10 Signs You’re A Cool Mum

Mark Wealth
 

“Who sat and watched my infant head, and never failed to show she cared, and all those pleasant times we shared? My cool mum.”

Are you a cool mum? Take a look at these typical signs that show you’re worthy of receiving the honours.

1. You’re Your Kid’s Bestie

You know this is the case when they can tell you stuff about themselves and their friends. Good or bad, you’re their next bus stop.

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2. You Know When to Switch

Yup! There are times you have to flip the script from pal to parent to enforce discipline, and you calmly let them know it’s in their best interest.

3. Comedian Mom

Your kids get your joke and sincerely find them funny. When your jokes are not old school and boring, then you know you’re a cool mum.

4. Their Besties Adore You

They can talk openly with you and ask you for relationship advice. One or two might even prefer you to their parents. They can hang out with you and exchange stories of youthful exuberance.

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5. Retro Or Contemporary…

Your kids approve of your dress sense. Like them, you know what’s trending. They’ll tell you when you’re looking like a blast from the past and will ask for your advice too.

6. Your Kid’s Your Biggest Fan

I mean, you guys might argue and serve the silent treatment but they absolutely love you and will stand up for your praise whenever and wherever.

7. Puppy Love Stories

You know you’ve attained the venerated position of cool mum when your kids tell you about their latest crush and the ones that are crushing on them. You share their joys and watch out for them.

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8. They Listen To You

When you hear your husband tell you that, then you’re a super cool mum. He probably leaves you to do the talking when there’s some difficult news to tell the kids. Like how they won’t be going to Dubai again or getting that much craved toy.

9. Slangs And Hashtags

You are up to date on the latest Slangs and social media speak. You are no strangers to all the BRBs, LOLs and hash tags; you’ve got it all down to a ‘tee’.

10. Thought I forgot?

Scroll through the photo folder on their phone. How many selfies are there that feature them and your pretty self? Come on. There’s no doubt about it: you couldn’t be anything but #CoolMum1.

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