What Type of Mom Are You Right Now?

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Quiz Questions

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What's a typical day look like in your house?
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- A.
  You have work to do, a house to clean, dinner to cook, and kids to entertain. Basically no time for me.
- B.
  The kids are constantly fighting or throwing a fit. I can't seem to get anything under control.
- C.
  7:00 AM we wake up. 7:30 we eat breakfast. Everything is scheduled down to the last minute.
- D.
  I spend some time with the kids and sometime working on the things I want to do.
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Your kid asks to go to the playground. What's your response?
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- A.
  "I am too busy. Maybe another day."
- B.
  "We would go but, but you didn't listen to me earlier."
- C.
  "Right now it's arts and crafts time."
- D.
  "Sure, just let me finish this one thing and then we can go."
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You finally sit down to dinner as a family. How does it go?
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- A.
  Fine. But I had to have my phone with me to do work.
- B.
  Terrible. My kids wouldn't eat what was on there plate and they kept throwing their food and whining to be finished.
- C.
  My kids know the rules. They have to finish everything on their plates first before they can be finished. And there will be absolutely no messes
- D.
  It goes well. My toddler smears some food in his hair, but we laugh it off. We spend the dinner talking and laughing.
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What picture looks the most appealing to you right now?
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  Answer A
- B.
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  Answer B
- C.
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  Answer C
- D.
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  Answer D
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You come home with a headache from an exhausting day at work, and your son says she needs help with her homework... What do you tell her?
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- A.
  ''You know what? To heck with the homework. Why don't you go watch The Avengers again... I'm sure you've had a long day, too. I too tired to deal with this'
- B.
  "Okay, let me try." Then 5 minutes into it, she starts whining and pitching a fit. You give up.
- C.
  'You need to figure this out on your own if you want to do well in school.
- D.
  'I'll get you started with some help, but it's up to you to finish the job, deal?'
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Which one of the following is most likely to be a trigger for stress?
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- A.
  A huge pile of dishes to do and laundry to fold.
- B.
  Loud noises (kids screaming or their annoying, loud toys).
- C.
  Not having a plan.
- D.
  Other stressful people who are killing your good vibe.
7.
You're son really, really wants to have a birthday party. What is your gut reaction?
- A.
  How will I have time to plan it?
- B.
  There is just going to be a lot of whining, crying, and fighting.
- C.
  All the excitement will throw us off our schedule.
- D.
  Hmmm...I think we can do it. It will be fun!
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How do you control your children's screen time?
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  Control? I encourage screen time! It's my favorite babysitter because I have to answer all these emails and meet these deadlines.
- B.
  I threatened to take away screen time all the time, but I never do because it calms them down.
- C.
  Screen time doesn't exist in my household... Unless it's for homework, in which case I'm supervising.
- D.
  I set a time-limit, but it's flexible depending on what they're up to online
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Do your children get much of a say in family matters?
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  We don't discuss family matters as a family.
- B.
  Yes. If it makes them happy and keeps them from behaving badly, they can do whatever.
- C.
  Nope, nope, and more nope. I teach my children to listen to adults because adults know best.
- D.
  Of course — as family members, their perspectives deserve to be heard out! While I don't always follow my children's advice, their thoughts are important.
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Your daughter's room is a mess! There are a week's worth of clothes on the floor, and... is that a half-eaten piece of pizza? How do you react?
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- A.
  Her room is a mess? I haven't even noticed.
- B.
  Oh geez... Well, someone's got to clean up, and it's not going to be my daughter, so I better get to work. She'll just fuss if I ask her to.
- C.
  No playing, no snacking, no nothing until her space is spick 'n' span. Heck, I might just lock her in there...
- D.
  Hey, if she wants to live in a pigsty, that's her prerogative. I might mention it to my daughter, but, in the end, it's her choice.

Quiz Outcomes

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You're feeling...like there's not enough time ever
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As an indulgent parent, you’re your children’s best friend. No matter what mess they’re facing, they know they can trust you to pick up the pieces and Super Glue ‘em back together...Your discipline style is lax to the max. Which is to say, you might not have high behavior expectations for your kids — you prefer to let them figure life out on their own without strict rules.You likely avoid positioning yourself as an authority figure, which makes your children feel comfortable communicating openly with you. You’re warm, nurturing, and oh so ready to indulge their every need.Here’s the thing though, without a healthy amount of structure, children raised by permissive parents are more likely to struggle with self-regulation (aka. the skill set that makes turning down a second red velvet cupcake easy-peasy).So practice balancing your big heart with a bit of tough love and scheduling self-care into your jam-packed schedule. Trust me, your kids will thank you in the long term."We never know the love of the parent till we become parents ourselves." — Henry Ward BeecherHow to make the most of your time as an indulgent parent...1. Teach your children tasksAt first, teaching your children how to complete household chores, might seem like a lot of work, but it’ll save you hours in the long run. On top of that, it’ll help build up their confidence and self-reliance. Sounds like a sweet deal, right?Start with small, easy to do tasks like getting dressed for school or making a tasty sandwich!2. Schedule in Self-CareOne of the kindest things you can do for your kids is regularly scheduling in self-care. Whether it’s a relaxing lavender-scented bath or a half an hour journaling, by giving yourself space to process and reflect, you’ll be able to show up 100%. If you don’t already, I’d recommend keeping track of your time with a planner, so you know just how much you have to spare for some much needed TLC!3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Catriona Carter 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls, eight-year-old Claire and six-year-old Cassie. When I’m not chasing them around our backyard, I’m changing lives as a certified parenting coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it’s sibling conflict or school troubles, I give parents the guidance they need to raise happy, healthy families. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop with my workshop schedule. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know baby-raising hacks!2. Download my family meal plan! It’s designed to save you time and energy by having four weeks of healthy, delicious weekday meals and grocery lists laid out for you.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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You're feeling...like you live in a zoo with all these crazy, undisciplined kids
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When it comes to your children, you take a laissez faire approach. You encourage them to make their own decisions and fend for themselves in the world — how else are they going to learn... right?You’re not one to set strict rules. You likely have a curfew and a couple other basic behavioral expectations, but they are rarely enforced. You may operate on more of a need-to-know basis (aka. unless it’s an emergency, you don’t need to know).Sometimes you wonder why your children don’t communicate openly with you. But it might just be that they feel you’re uninterested or don’t have enough time and energy to hear them out.I see you friend, you are busy — you juggle a hundred and one things, and sometimes it’s overwhelming. But it’s important that your children don’t feel like they’re the last item on your mile-long to-do list...So try getting a little more involved in their lives by showing-up for basketball tournaments and piano recitals. Your small demonstrations of love and pride will pay off big in the long term."Having a child is like getting a tattoo... on your face. You better be committed." — Elizabeth GilbertHow to make the most of your time as a hands-off parent...1. Teach your children tasksAt first, teaching your children how to complete household chores, might seem like a lot of work, but it’ll save you hours in the long run. On top of that, it’ll help build up their confidence and self-reliance. Sounds like a sweet deal, right?Start with small, easy to do tasks like getting dressed for school or making a tasty sandwich!2. Schedule in Self-CareOne of the kindest things you can do for your kids is regularly scheduling in self-care. Whether it’s a relaxing lavender-scented bath or a half an hour journaling, by giving yourself space to process and reflect, you’ll be able to show up 100%. If you don’t already, I’d recommend keeping track of your time with a planner, so you know just how much you have to spare for some much needed TLC!3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Catriona Carter 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls, eight-year-old Claire and six-year-old Cassie. When I’m not chasing them around our backyard, I’m changing lives as a certified parenting coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it’s sibling conflict or school troubles, I give parents the guidance they need to raise happy, healthy families. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop with my workshop schedule. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know baby-raising hacks!2. Download my family meal plan! It’s designed to save you time and energy by having four weeks of healthy, delicious weekday meals and grocery lists laid out for you.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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You're feeling...like you always have to be strict and stick to a schedule
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When it comes to raising resourceful, respectful kids, you ace the grade. You know how to strike a balance between being an authoritarian — not the scary dictatorial type — and a best friend.Your household has rules and behavioral expectations, but you don’t bank on your children following them blindly. Instead, you explain why they are important guidelines to follow.When a rule is broken, you administer fair and consistent discipline. You might ask your children why they acted out, which communicates to them that you are there through thick and thin.It’s important to you that your children feel like valuable members of the family. You throw idioms like ‘children should be seen and not heard’ out the window and encourage your kids to speak their minds.On top of that, you serve up a whole lot of nurturing warmth. You’re basically the full package. Even so, managing your time can be a bit of a challenge… That’s where I can help."The thing about parenting rules is there aren’t any. That’s what makes it so difficult." — Ewan McGregorHow to make the most of your time as a balanced parent...1. Teach your children tasksAt first, teaching your children how to complete household chores, might seem like a lot of work, but it’ll save you hours in the long run. On top of that, it’ll help build up their confidence and self-reliance. Sounds like a sweet deal, right?Start with small, easy to do tasks like getting dressed for school or making a tasty sandwich!2. Schedule in Self-CareOne of the kindest things you can do for your kids is regularly scheduling in self-care. Whether it’s a relaxing lavender-scented bath or a half an hour journaling, by giving yourself space to process and reflect, you’ll be able to show up 100%. If you don’t already, I’d recommend keeping track of your time with a planner, so you know just how much you have to spare for some much needed TLC!3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Catriona Carter 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls, eight-year-old Claire and six-year-old Cassie. When I’m not chasing them around our backyard, I’m changing lives as a certified parenting coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it’s sibling conflict or school troubles, I give parents the guidance they need to raise happy, healthy families. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop with my workshop schedule. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know baby-raising hacks!2. Download my family meal plan! It’s designed to save you time and energy by having four weeks of healthy, delicious weekday meals and grocery lists laid out for you.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌
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You’re feeling...really balanced as a mom
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When it comes to your children, it’s your way or the highway... You push them to perform bigger and brighter than their peers. You want the best, and anything less is unacceptable.While your high behavioral expectations come from a place of genuine love and concern — after all, you only want your children to achieve their full potential — sometimes they might come off a bit strong.You lay down your household laws with an iron fist — ifs, ands, and buts are banned. On top of that, whether through time-outs or revoking their privileges, you aren’t afraid to punish your kids.Communication tends to be a bit one-sided. It’s mostly you, as the parent, talking to your children. You might feel it isn't necessary to explain certain rules to them or ask their perspectives on family matters.Here’s the thing though, children raised by overly authoritarian parents often end up with low self-esteem and high rates of anxiety, so consider softening your approach for long term success!"Your kids require you most of all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them." — Bill AyersHow to make the most of your time as a strict parent...1. Teach your children tasksAt first, teaching your children how to complete household chores, might seem like a lot of work, but it’ll save you hours in the long run. On top of that, it’ll help build up their confidence and self-reliance. Sounds like a sweet deal, right?Start with small, easy to do tasks like getting dressed for school or making a tasty sandwich!2. Schedule in Self-CareOne of the kindest things you can do for your kids is regularly scheduling in self-care. Whether it’s a relaxing lavender-scented bath or a half an hour journaling, by giving yourself space to process and reflect, you’ll be able to show up 100%. If you don’t already, I’d recommend keeping track of your time with a planner, so you know just how much you have to spare for some much needed TLC!3. Set RoutinesMaking simple morning and evening routines for your children is another great time-saving hack. By teaching them what to do as soon as they roll out of bed, you spare yourself the trouble of getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, and packing their lunch for school.Try putting together a poster with their morning and evening routines spelled out step-by-step. Add a couple fun pictures for a bit of wow factor and hang it up in their rooms!Hold up — let me introduce myself!Hey there, I’m Catriona Carter 👋 I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls, eight-year-old Claire and six-year-old Cassie. When I’m not chasing them around our backyard, I’m changing lives as a certified parenting coach!Yep, you heard right — whether it’s sibling conflict or school troubles, I give parents the guidance they need to raise happy, healthy families. Think you could use a little extra support? Book a free 15 minute consultation with me today! Together, we’ve got this 🙌Looking for a few more resources? Fill up on these...1. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the loop with my workshop schedule. Plus you’ll find a backlog of need-to-know baby-raising hacks!2. Download my family meal plan! It’s designed to save you time and energy by having four weeks of healthy, delicious weekday meals and grocery lists laid out for you.3. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with yours truly. You can fill me in on your family’s deets and decide if we’d make a good fit. You’ve got nothing to lose!P.S Expect to see me in your inbox tomorrow with more parenting type tips 🙌

What Type of Mom Are You Right Now?

Take this two-minute quiz to find out which of the four mom types you are at this moment: stressed and overwhelmed, going insane with crazy toddlers, balanced, or strict. Plus get a few tried ‘n’ true tips for managing your time as a parent!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes