Mommy Myths & Stereotypes

1. What are the most common Mommy-types you meet? (Please check all that apply)

What are the most common Mommy-types you meet? (Please check all that apply) Goth Mom Glam Mom/ Diva Mom Low Maintenance Mom High Maintenance Mom Granola Mom Survivor Mom Boy Momma Girl Momma Alternative Lifestyle Mom The Pretty Mom The Plain Mom The Big Momma The Skinny Mom Hover-mom	Free-range Mom Type A Mom Slacker-Mom Soccer/Hockey/Stage Mom Pageant Mom Suburban Mom Urban Mom Rural Mom First time mom Mommy- Pro Small family Mom Large family Mom Northern Mom Southern Mom	Coastal Mom East Coast West Coast Midwestern Mom Ethnic Mom Single Mom Working Mom Stay A Home Mom Married Mom Lesbian Mom Homeschool Mom Public School Mom Private School Mom
Other (please specify)

2. Which of the above "momma- types" would others consider you?

Which of the above "momma- types" would others consider you?

3. Of the Momma-Types above, (or adding your own) which do you find it most difficult to connect with?

Of the Momma-Types above, (or adding your own) which do you find it most difficult to connect with?

4. Have you ever met as mom that DID fit a "Mommy-Type" to a T and rocked it?

Have you ever laughed with a friend over your own "mommy-type's"?

Have you ever met as mom that DID fit a "Mommy-Type" to a T and rocked it? Have you ever laughed with a friend over your own "mommy-type's"?

5. When you first meet (or see) a mom- do you catch yourself categorizing her by a momma-type, assuming you know things about her based on that type?
(I admit I do. I have a feeling I'm not alone. Not looking for RIGHT answers here- looking for authenticity:) )

What kind of things do you assume? (parenting style? financial stats? Marital status? Personality type? Spirituality? Other?)

When you first meet (or see) a mom- do you catch yourself categorizing her by a momma-type, assuming you know things about her based on that type? (I admit I do. I have a feeling I'm not alone. Not looking for RIGHT answers here- looking for authenticity:) ) What kind of things do you assume? (parenting style? financial stats? Marital status? Personality type? Spirituality? Other?)

6. How would you answer this question:

I thought all _ Moms were _____. First thing that comes to mind!

How would you answer this question: I thought all ___________ Moms were _______________. First thing that comes to mind!

7. Do you ever feel afraid to try to connect with another mom because you may have NOTHING in common, like you're too different?

Do you ever feel afraid to try to connect with another mom because you may have NOTHING in common, like you're too different? Yes

8. Are you ever afraid to ask questions of a mom who's different from you, because you may offend them? Like maybe you're supposed to KNOW? (could be about their culture, lifestyle or choice/motive)

If fear were taken out of the picture- what would you ask?

Are you ever afraid to ask questions of a mom who's different from you, because you may offend them? Like maybe you're supposed to KNOW? (could be about their culture, lifestyle or choice/motive) If fear were taken out of the picture- what would you ask?

9. If you could spend a day, "trying on" a different mommy-type what would you try- and why?

If you could spend a day, "trying on" a different mommy-type what would you try- and why?

10. Of the moms you come in contact with- (could be @ Target or the preschool or neighborhood) is there a particular "mommy type" that provokes a dramatic response in you? make you feel _______. can you describe that type, and describe how you feel? (this is entirely anonymous- I want to understand where moms are really at!)

Of the moms you come in contact with- (could be @ Target or the preschool or neighborhood) is there a particular "mommy type" that provokes a dramatic response in you? make you feel _______. can you describe that type, and describe how you feel? (this is entirely anonymous- I want to understand where moms are really at!)

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