Are you an "Alpha Mom" or a "Slacker Mom"?
This morning, Meredith sat down with Rene Syler, the author of Good Enough Mother, and Isabel Kallman, the CEO of Alpha Mom TV, to discuss the pros and cons of parenting styles. WATCH VIDEO
Basically, an "Alpha Mom" is a high achiever who seeks perfection in raising her kids. She is a tech-savvy, hands-on multitasker, who brings an almost corporate mentality to parenting. In recent months, this group of women has gotten a lot of attention from both the media and marketers.
But another group has responded to that attention, saying that while they may not be perfect, they're good mothers too. These are the so-called "Beta Moms" or "Slacker Moms," who are more laid-back, less controlling but may not always have their acts completely together.
So what do you think makes a good mother? Someone who strives for perfection or is perfectly imperfect?