What's Your Parenting Type?
1. Your perfect day with your little one looks like:
a
Making macaroni necklaces
and salt dough handprints at
the kitchen table
b
Lounging in a blanket fort and making up stories together
c
Bonding over belly breathing at parent-and-toddler yoga class
d
Sipping coffee with other
parents in the eye of a kid-nado
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a
b
c
d
2.
a
a
b
b
Monkey: You love to keep their hands busy making something, whether it’s painting, braiding, building, or baking
c
c
Turtle: You often find slow, quiet, and thoughtful activities the
most rewarding
d
d
Whale: Playful and community-minded, you believe little ones do best when raised by the entire pod
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If you were an animal parent, you’d be a:
3. The first thing you bought for your child was:
a
a
An adorable pair of tiny
athletic shoes
b
b
A drop-in membership for a local parent-and-baby group
c
c
The cutest chewable building blocks
d
d
Your favorite baby book from when you were little
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4.
One of the traits you admire most about your child is:
a
a
They always make you laugh
b
b
They love getting their hands
dirty
c
c
They’re more fascinated by
the box than the toy inside
d
d
They love being outdoors and cry when it’s time to come in
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5.
a
a
Invisibility: So you could sneak off to the shower for juuust 10 minutes
b
b
Time manipulation: So you could spend more quality time with all the people you care about
c
c
Elasticity: So you could do the splits just like your toddler
d
d
Mind-reading: So you could find the missing LEGOs before you step on them
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A superhero skill you wish you had as a parent is:
6.
Your family’s quiet-down bedtime ritual is:
a
a
Hunkering down with their favorite picture book.
OK, fine — bring the whole stack
b
b
Going with the flow in a warm bath filled with their favorite water toys
c
c
Roughhousing in the evening before bedtime — it puts them out like a light
d
d
Putting the stuffed animals to bed together, to the tune of
your lullaby playlist
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7.
The one classic toy you wish your child loved but they straight-up ignore:
a
a
Dolls
b
b
Soccer ball
c
c
Puzzles
d
d
Paint set
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your type
Coloring outside the lines is your M.O. You love to play pretend and make up words to songs just to make your kid laugh. Bring on the finger painting — you don’t mind messes and you believe the best learning happens when kids get their hands dirty. In fact, research shows that creative play motivates kids to learn, fosters emotional development, and improves mood.
Creative ‘n Craftsy
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You and your mini me can boogie like nobody’s business. You’re always in motion together, whether you’re taking them for a run in the jogging stroller or teaching them Downward Dog. You’re much more likely to be on the playground than at the movies — it’s so rewarding to watch your kid build confidence through movement. According to experts, physical activity actually helps kids improve concentration, memory, and academic performance.
Mover and Shaker
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your type
In your humble opinion, quiet time is a thousand times better than a loud, rambunctious playdate. You might be more of an introvert yourself, so down time with your little one is just what you need to feel connected and energized. You love showing them how to do their own thing and find quiet focus with one-on-one or solo activities, like reading or pretend play. Experts say unstructured play is just as important as scheduled activities, and research suggests it may aid the development of executive functioning.
Thinker and Dreamer
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your type
They say it takes a village to raise a child — and hallelujah to that! You’re happiest when you and your little one are mingling with loved ones at family gatherings and playdates. Even before you met your child, you couldn’t wait to introduce them to your favorite people. Helping your child nurture different kinds of relationships contributes to the development of social skills, such as empathy and the ability to deal with conflict. Experts also say that friendships can support school performance and provide a framework for good mental health in childhood and beyond.
Social butterfly
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Dog: You share joy through movement and rough-and-tumble play
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