StrongMoms Empower, The National Motherhood Decisions Survey

IT'S TIME TO STOP THE JUDGING AND EMPOWER MOMS WE HEARD MOMS LOUD 95% percent of moms have felt ) judged or criticized for their parenting decisions. AND CLEAR TOP 3 areas of mom judgment 77% of moms report 1 Approaches to parenting feeling judged by fellow moms in person while 60% feel judged by other 2 Staying home vs. going back to work II 3 Breastfeeding vs. formula-feeding moms online As a result, moms feel: JUDGING CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE 52% STRESSED 49% ANGRY 44% INSECURE IMPACT 38% INADEQUATE 1 in 3 moms make parenting decisions specifically to avoid criticism 95-98% ITIII IIII of moms, when supported, feel: 9 out of 10 moms CONFIDENT notice a positive impact RELAXED on their kids when HAPPIER WE CAN they feel supported FULFILLED MAKE A The ABCS of Empowerment: DIFFERENCE Accept and support: Respect others' decisions FOR MOMS Be confident: You know what's best for you and your family AND KIDS Community: Identify a small circle of trusted friends you can go to for support Sign the pledge at StrongMomsEmpower.com. Share your story and follow the conversation at #StrongMomsEmpower. StrongMoms Source: The National Motherhood Decisions Survey, 2013 EMPOWER brought to you by Similac