Where the Wild Moms Are

We don’t like to label (it feels like we’re judging). But we’re moms and we like to give things names. We also like to be part of the conversation.

This year the Tiger Mom phenomenon took the conversation of mom types to a whole new level. Apparently it’s a jungle out there—here are seven more animal mom types we think you might be able to identify with.

Octopus Mom
Whether it’s soccer balls, play dates, lice-lady duty or the carpool schedule, this mom knows how to juggle a thing or two for the sake of her children’s well-being. While the Octopus Mom easily adapts to any child-centric environment, she’s most at home behind the wheel of her minivan driving children to after-school programs or on the soccer pitch, where she stands with the dreaded snack list. Her kids get lots of ribbons for participating.

Labradoodle Mom
Always on-trend, Labradoodle Moms can be found shopping at Baby Gap, pushing designer strollers to hot yoga or downing soy-milk lattes (who does dairy anymore?). They look great in Hunter rain boots (even on sunny days), shop at organic food stores and source parenting advice from Gwyneth Paltrow. Labradoodle Moms are smart, well-educated, and they look good.  Like their namesake, you can’t help but love them…if only they (and their adorable kids) would get dirty once in a while.

Sloth Mom
‘Good enough’ are the watchwords of the
Sloth Mom, frequently uttered as she lets dishes air-dry in the sink, trips over a Tonka truck or dabs her son with Tide to Go when he squirts ketchup on himself (even though he’s still wearing his pyjamas). While we might not aspire to live the same lifestyle, we all secretly wish we could be as chilled as a sloth mom and we certainly appreciate her willingness to offer a glass of Chardonnay and lend an ear to a friend in need.

We all take a walk on the wild side from time-to-time but remember that underneath all the fur and feathers and fangs, every one of us holds a love for our children in common.

It’s a jungle out there. For your safety, as well as that of your children, read up on all seven wild mom types.

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