Survey Reveals The Signs That Make You A ‘Supermum’

We don’t really believe in the concept of the ‘Supermum’ but a survey has found that mothers in the UK do.

In fact, research commissioned by Whaoo! Chocolate-filled crepes found that over half of those asked know someone who portrays themselves as the perfect mother.

Over half of the 2,000 mums also revealed that they believe ‘maternal perfection’ is achievable. (Let’s just say, we’re not in that group.)

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Speaking of which, the survey also provided a list of 40 signs that you are a Supermum.

They are as follows:

1. Never arrives late for school drop off or pick up
2. Is on the PTA
3. Always looks glamorous on the school run
4. Posts parental achievements on Facebook
5. Bakes children’s birthday cakes from scratch
6. Helps out at school discos and fetes
7. Never argues with partner in front of the children
8. Has a week’s worth of meals planned
9. Makes sure the kids’ homework is done
10. Has school uniform washed and ironed for Monday morning
11. Gets children to always say please and thank you
12. Bakes cakes with their children
13. Always has arts and crafts stuff close at hand
14. Reads to the children every night
15. Always makes sure the children look clean and presentable
16. Cooks from scratch every night
17. Gets everyone out of the door on time
18. Gets the children to bed on time
19. Always has the correct school uniform ready
20. Goes all out to entertain children’s friends
21. Disciplines children when necessary
22. Knows when a hug is required
23. Allows children help with the cooking
24. Gets children to behave well in restaurants
25. Never forgets to make packed lunches and snack boxes
26. Has snacks and drinks available at all times
27. Always has wet wipes and tissues at hand
28. Always remembers hats, scarves and gloves in the winter
29. Keeps the fridge well-stocked
30. Never runs out of milk or washing up liquid
31. Buys a gift for your child’s teacher at the end of term
32. Has a First Aid kit at home
33. Ensures their child eats ‘anything and everything’
34. Remembers what days are PE days
35. Let’s their friends come over to the house
36. Picks up other people’s kids from school if asked
37. Organises regular sleepovers
38. Lays the breakfast table, the night before
39. Regularly checks the kids’ hair for nits and lice
40. Ensures children have their hair cut regularly

While we’re not arguing with the results of the survey (after all, mums cited these signs), we don’t believe in putting this kind of pressure on ourselves or others. Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter.