What's Your Mom M.O.?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How do you approach learning about new parenting strategies?
- A.
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  I dive deep—I’ve got a book stack, saved posts, and a podcast queue. I love connecting the dots.
- B.
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  I listen to what friends say or follow someone I trust online. Real talk over research.
- C.
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  When I have a quiet moment, I scroll for ideas. I try to be intentional, even when life’s full.
- D.
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  I’m doing my best just to survive the day—new strategies? Maybe next week
2.
How old is your child?
- A.
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  0-9
- B.
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  9-12
- C.
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  13-19
3.
Are your tweens and teens boy(s) or girl(s)?
- A.
  Boy
- B.
  Girl
4.
How often do you have one-on-one time with each child?
- A.
  It’s non-negotiable. I make daily time—even if it’s 10 minutes of real presence.
- B.
  I try a few times a week. I’ll suggest a walk or talk before bed to stay connected.
- C.
  I aim for once a week, but it depends on how chaotic everything else is.
- D.
  Honestly? Between laundry, work, and keeping everyone alive—I rarely have the bandwidth.
5.
How do you handle a flood of feelings or intense moment from your child?
- A.
  I validate their feelings, even if I don’t love the behavior. I want them to feel heard.
- B.
  I take a breath and try to stay steady. I’ve learned not to match their intensity with mine.
- C.
  I remember they’re not giving me a hard time—they’re having a hard time. I offer presence.
- D.
  I get overwhelmed fast and later wish I’d handled it better. I’m working on it.
6.
When you and your tween/teen disagree, what’s your go-to communication style?
- A.
  I raise my voice or jump in before they finish. I hear myself say things I regret.
- B.
  I slow things down with clear words like, ‘Let’s take this one step at a time.
- C.
  Even when I’m rattled, I try to say, ‘Let’s both take a breath and talk when we’re calm.
- D.
  I focus on listening and empathy. ‘That sounds hard’ goes a long way.
7.
How do you talk to yourself after a tough parenting moment?
- A.
  I try to unpack what I was feeling in the moment—there’s usually something deeper driving my reaction.
- B.
  I replay what I said and wish I’d used a calmer tone or clearer words.
- C.
  I remind myself that brains—mine and theirs—were stressed, and I try to stay curious about what was going on beneath the surface
- D.
  I beat myself up, honestly. Then I remind myself I’m exhausted and probably need to rest or reset.
8.
When your tween/teen struggles with behavior or emotions, what's your first thought?
- A.
  What are they really feeling right now, underneath the behavior?
- B.
  How can I stay calm and keep the lines of communication open?
- C.
  I wonder what’s happening in their brain—is this impulse, stress, or a skill they’re still developing?
- D.
  I don’t know if I have the energy to deal with this. I feel like I need a break before I can show up how I want to.
9.
After a blow-up or tough moment, what usually happens next?
- A.
  I think about what triggered the reaction—for both of us—and try to learn from it.
- B.
  I usually retreat or shut down. I need space to recover before I can even think about making it right.
- C.
  I want to reconnect and check in on how they’re feeling.
- D.
  I try to talk it through, clarify what happened, and make sure they felt heard—even if it wasn’t easy

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You Are a Gentle Heart ♥️
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Your Mothering M.O. is empathy and emotional presence.You’re the one who senses the storm before the eye-roll, before the sigh, before the snark. Your M.O. is love and curiosity—especially when the behavior is, shall we say, less than optimal.That’s a strength for you and a gift to your child. It’s a seed that’s already taking root, even if you don’t see any leaves or flowers just yet.You’re modeling emotional intelligence for your family in a powerful way. This is a powerful parenting instinct. Let’s build on that.Over the next few days, I’ll send you small but powerful mindset shifts and a few game-changing strategies, each perfectly positioned to "power up" your natural M.O.Click below to get them right now 👇🏻
2.
You Are a Steady Voice 💬🕊️
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Your Mothering M.O. is compassionate communication.You’re the one who can take the heat and still choose words that heal instead of hurt—even when your tween is yelling, “I hate you!” When tensions rise, you aim for kindness and clarity, not conquest.That’s a strength for you and a model your child will carry into every future relationship. It’s a seed that’s already sprouting—even if the garden still has a few weeds.You’re already showing your family that respectful, two-way communication is listening that seeks to understand - not respond. Let’s build on that.Over the next few days, I’ll send you practical shifts and strategies to help you listen with presence, speak with clarity, and respond with compassion, even when things go sideways.Click below to get them right now. 👇🏻
3.
You Are Wise Minded 🦉
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Your Mothering M.O. is understanding your child’s development.You know your child doesn’t need “fixing.” They need understanding. Your mothering M.O. has you pausing to ask, “What’s really going on under the surface?” even when the surface looks like slammed doors and shrugged shoulders.That’s your unique strength. It’s the embodiment of “You never know what someone’s going through, so always be kind.” This seed is already taking root in your child, even if it doesn’t always look like growth just yet.You’re already seeing beyond the behavior to what’s really going on—and choosing long-term trust over short-term control. Let’s build on that.Over the next few days, I’ll send you brain-backed parenting tools and mindset shifts to help you respond—not react—especially when things get messy.Click below to get them right now. 👇🏻
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You Are a Generous Soul 💝🎁
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Your Mothering M.O. is generously giving of yourself with presence and perseverance.You’re the one who remembers the field trip form, bakes your famous brownies for the fundraiser, and stays up late googling “how to handle mean girls” so you can give your daughter advice. You give so much of yourself because you know they won’t be home forever.But here’s the thing: that gorgeous, generous spirit? It can leave you depleated and drained.Lately, you’ve noticed your reserves running low—and you’re pulling yourself back from DEFCON 1 more often than you’d like. Maybe you’ve even asked, “Why am I the only one holding this whole thing together?”Nothing is wrong with you. In fact, this is your body’s wisdom speaking. Your nervous system, your spirit, your whole being? They’re begging to be restored.You’re already a powerful model of love and devotion. Let’s build on that by helping you feel as supported as you make everyone else feel.Over the next few days, I’ll send you gentle mindset shifts and doable replenishment practices that honor your generous spirit—and help you refill your cup without guilt.Click below to get them right now. 👇🏻