crunchy mom

Definitions

A mother who adheres to a natural or traditional lifestyle of parenting, including an emphasis on consuming organic foods, recycling, engaging with nature, homeschooling their child or children and avoiding modern medicine.

Canada, US

Examples

“Mary Ellenn non-crunchy mom to William (8) Matthew (6) Margaret (1)”

“really thinks she revert to a crunchy mom approach⟳ and say⟳ no to medications for her child.”

“Baby wearing, the practice of carrying babies in wraps, slings, or other similar carrying devices, is often touted as the latest trend or "crunchy mom" obsession, but this practice is nothing new.”

“My queer and atheist friends held space for me and loved me in a way I had never experienced. Some I had known since childhood, and others were friends I had met online in crunchy mom groups.”

“Remember⟳ growing up on bologna, white bread, and Kraft singles? Talk⟳ about a daily dose of artificial ingredients ... but WHO KNEW? No one at the time! (Except your friend's crunchy mom who never had sugary cereal in the pantry and refused to put⟳ jam on her wheat peanut butter sandwiches.)”

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