In episode three Laura and Megan dissect the "mom types" that have been established in 2023. Which one are you? After listening to the podcast, check out the must-haves listed below for each type.
HELICOPTER MOM
It refers to those parents who feel like they need to handle their child like a piece on a chessboard and plan out every single one of his moves, never giving him any agency over his own life. We feel there is a place for this in every parent. Whether it is your way of protecting them or stealing them in the right direction, helicopter parenting can be used on occasion.
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COMPETITIVE MOM
They simply can’t stand being second best at anything and one of your mom friends is likely one of these. These mother's may be the "one uppers". They do not see that their kids can do no harm and they aren't interested in all the facts. Competitive to a fault may not be the way to go but a little healthy competition may help develop a well rounded human.
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HOT MESS MOM
The way the hot mess mom shows up to your hang-outs is how any new parent looks after a month of dealing with a newborn. She’s very likely to always be late when another unexpected thing pops up at home.Although these moms are traditionally a good time, they are not the showcasing the routine or self regulation a child could benefit from. That behavior bleeds negatively in to all aspects of one's life.
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Staying organized on the go:
For keeping track of things that always get misplaced:
For a messy hair day:
PERFECTIONIST MOM
Some perfectionist parents are perfectionists in every aspect of their lives. They excel at everything they do—otherwise, they wouldn’t bother trying. They make major sacrifices to meet their goals. And by most standards, these individuals are successful people. Yet, they never feel quite good enough. The toxic side of this kind of parenting transform a child who is a people pleaser or someone who may never feel that they are good enough.
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For thatFor that perfect “blow out” Look:
Luxury Soap/Lotion Set:
WORKOUT MOM
This mom is all about health and fitness, always staying in shape, and is likely the first one to get rid of her postpartum weight because she has the perfect post baby diet. These mothers are go getters. However their workout obsessive could interfere with their ability to enjoy vacations and other activities outside their routine.
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Statement Water bottle with protective lid for straw:
A cool fanny:
WINE MOM
The wine mom is stretched too thin with parenting hitting her full force. At the end of the day it seems a glass or possibly a bottle of wine may be the only activity that settles her anxiety and allows her to relax. Although this can be a toxic habit if performed daily, one glass of wine on a play date brings a grownup connection outside the spit up and toys everywhere.
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COOL MOM
They accept if they make a mistake and don’t present themselves as an authority over their kids unless absolutely necessary. Some may find themselves a "best friend" mom and cool mom allowing their kids to have full ability to dictate their life. The lighter side to these moms are creative and fun the toxic side is one who does cocaine in the bathroom after school.
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Slime Kit to make with your kid
CRUNCHY-GRANOLA MOM
These moms tend to take living healthy to the extreme.
They normally stay away from any and all processed foods and are always the first ones to jump on the newest superfood trend. These are the types of moms who end up breastfeeding their child for a long period of time and forcing different kinds of diets on them without giving them much of a choice. Some of the most extreme cases would have their kids in a protective bubble for all their life.
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FREE RANGE MOM
These moms are the complete opposite of helicopter parenting moms.These moms let their kids roam and explore the world on their own (mostly), letting them teach themselves through experience rather than paving the road for them. The toxic side to this could read as absentee mush like the parenting of the 80's. Begin less present for your child could have negative consequences.
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Suggested Book:
Class Mom by Laurie Gelman LINK
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The Eczema Cure that worked for me: I had to hit my son’s eczema from several angles for it to finally go into what I call “remission”. We still have flare ups at times that are manageable, but for years we battled with it. What finally worked was a combination of high quality probiotics (I used these: Garden of Life Probiotic Powder for Kids), a daily allergy medicine like Zyrtec, a ceramide cream (I used Cetaphil RestoraDerm Moisturizer), in conjunction with Elidel, a non-steroid prescription cream recommended by my son’s dermatologist.
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