With all the different parenting theories and all the products on the market to make motherhood easier, it’s easy to feel like you can’t catch up or you’re making the wrong choices for your child. There are a lot of opinions out there about what is best for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. It’s enough to drive you into a cycle of doubt and guilt about every single choice. To help you out, we’ve put together this easy quiz to help you see exactly what kind of mother you are.
1. If a friend stopped by unannounced to your house right now, they’d find:
- a) A spotless house free of any clutter. Every toy has a home, and we always return it there before grabbing the next one.
- b) A pretty messy place. The laundry is only half folded and pushed to the side of the couch and last week’s pillow fort is still up.
- c) Something in the middle. The floors are freshly mopped and the dishwasher is emptied but every single toy is out of the box and I haven’t put the mop away yet.
2. When it comes to feeding, what most closely matches your choice?
- a) Breastfeeding and baby led weaning.
- b) Formula and home-made purées.
- c) A mix of breastfeeding supplemented with formula feeding and store bought food.
3. Where is your family most likely to be found on a Saturday afternoon?
- a) At the farmer’s market getting organic produce for the week, then at the petting zoo so my children can connect with nature and animals.
- b) In the living room, still in our pyjamas, reading books and eating grilled cheese sandwiches.
- c) At the mall shopping and then at the park to run off some of the energy.
4. What daycare option did you choose?
- a) I am a stay-at-home mom offering one on one care for my child.
- b) I take my child to a local home based daycare with 4 other children.
- c) I send my child to a mini-school or Montessori daycare.
5. Where do you go for parenting information and advice?
- a) My parenting support group and books.
- b) My mother and grandmother.
- c) My paediatrician.
Mostly A’s
You are a good mom.
You do what makes sense for you and your family. You've researched the options, asked advice of your friends and family, taken the time to get to know your child(ren) and considered your own health, sanity, and well-being. You know that families are not built on parenting formulas, but grow and thrive on the support and happiness of a group of people who love each other very much. The food, the house, the daycare – none of that dictates how good of a mother you are. Don’t doubt yourself. You’re doing a good job, mama! Keep it up!
Mostly B’s
You are a good mom.
You do what makes sense for you and your family. You've researched the options, asked advice of your friends and family, taken the time to get to know your child(ren) and considered your own health, sanity, and well-being. You know that families are not built on parenting formulas, but grow and thrive on the support and happiness of a group of people who love each other very much. The food, the house, the daycare – none of that dictates how good of a mother you are. Don’t doubt yourself. You’re doing a good job, mama! Keep it up!
Mostly C’s
You are a good mom.
You do what makes sense for you and your family. You've researched the options, asked advice of your friends and family, taken the time to get to know your child(ren) and considered your own health, sanity, and well-being. You know that families are not built on parenting formulas, but grow and thrive on the support and happiness of a group of people who love each other very much. The food, the house, the daycare – none of that dictates how good of a mother you are. Don’t doubt yourself. You’re doing a good job, mama! Keep it up!
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