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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Type C Mom Are Ruling MomTok...And I Think I'm One of Them
When it comes to parenting, I'm a little Type A (everyone's in bed by 8 p.m. sharp!) and a little…well, not. (My son put his shirt on backwards? No worries, time to get to school!) Like a lot of moms I know, I crave structure. Friday night is ice cream night at my house, but if it's a sunny Saturday and the kids have managed to get through the day without fighting then guess what? We're getting more ice cream. Total Type B move. In case you need a quick refresher, Type A personalities are the ultra-organized, spreadsheet-loving kind of people, whereas Type B personalities have a more laid-back, live-in-the-moment kind of vibe. But what if you're a little bit of both, or somewhere in the middle? Enter: The Type C mom. Coined by social media creator Ashleigh Surratt, the concept has gone viral and with good reason—here's why so many moms (including this mom-of-three) can totally relate. She's the perfect blend of Type A structure and Type B flexibility. She's the mom who accidentally sends her kid to school in pajamas on crazy hat day (oops, mixed up the dates!), but also keeps a meticulously color-coded family calendar and never misses a pediatrician appointment. In her video, Surratt roleplays both sides: 'Thanks for having us over—sorry neither of my kids have shoes,' she says. Then cut to mom on the phone: 'No, we won't need paper towels again until the 2nd. I already have them ordered.' Oh, and she vacuums around the toy pile instead of picking it up (I mean, doesn't everyone do that?). And as it turns out, a lot of us are living that Type C life, including this mom who has beautifully labeled clothing storage bins for her kids, but my car looks like a tornado hit it. Other parents clearly recognized themselves as well. 'Omgggggg I have found my people. I am oddly organized, but yet chaotic at the same time,' one user commented. And another: 'The shoe racks are immaculate, the drawer bins are organized, the go bags are on point, but the dining room table is an absolute catch all and I don't remember the last time I washed my kids hair.' Yet another video on TikTok (that has over 6 million views!) shows a mom mid-meltdown saying: 'If I hear someone say 'mom' one more time, I'm gonna lose it.' Cut to the next shot of her lovingly gazing at a baby photo: 'Look how little they were…' (This made me think of Amy Adams's brilliant portrayal of the push-and-pull of being a mom in you know, without the whole turning into a dog thing) Honestly, because it's a much more realistic way to parent. Being a Type C parent isn't something I've consciously chosen to do. With three kids to wrangle, a full-time job and a pile of laundry that never seems to go down, I've had to prioritize the things that matter and let the rest be good enough. And this is actually pretty common with mothers, notes therapist Salina Grilli, who says that a Type C mom is often a former Type-A personality. 'She might have once meal-prepped like a wellness influencer, but now? She's realistic. Some days it's organic vegetables, some days it's frozen nuggets (and both are fine).' And while I need this balance for my own wellbeing (there's just no way I could be Type A about everything—I don't have the time, patience or resources!), I also like the message that it sends to my kids. Hopefully my structured but flexible approach teaches them that it's OK to have expectations but it's also OK to not be perfect. 'Being a Type-C Mom means allowing yourself to drop the ball, knowing that your self-worth was never in how many balls you could juggle,' writes Grilli. So yeah, some days the backpacks are packed with enough gear for any and all types of weather; other days my toddler's rocking a surprise outfit that she had to borrow from her friend's cubby (thank you, Mia!). Either way, we're getting through the day…and we're probably going to get ice cream later. 20 Types of Moms You Definitely Know (and Probably Avoid in the School Pickup Line)
Fox Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
49ers make a switch at punter, signing Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made a switch at punter on Wednesday, signing veteran Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky after six seasons in the role. The switch at punter is one of several made this offseason by the 49ers to overhaul a special teams unit that struggled last season, leading to the firing of coordinator Brian Schneider. Brant Boyer was hired after spending the previous nine seasons in that role with the New York Jets and has now brought in a punter and a kicker he worked with in the past. San Francisco signed kicker Greg Joseph earlier this month to compete with Jake Moody. The 39-year-old Morstead spent the past two seasons playing for Boyer with Jets after spending most of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He averaged 47.2 yards per punt last season with a 40.7 yard net average. He has averaged 46.8 yards per punt with a 41.5 yard net average in 255 games. He was a second-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl in 2012 for New Orleans. Wishnowsky was a fourth-round pick by San Francisco in 2019 and was one of the better punters in the league at pinning opponents deep before a back injury sidelined him for the final eight games last season. He ranked third out of 38 punters with at least 150 attempts since 2019 with 45.2% of his punts getting downed inside the 20. He averaged 45.6 yards per punt with a 40.7 yard net average in 92 games. He averaged 45.2 yards per punt last season with his 36.3-yard net average ranking last among 34 punters with at least 20 attempts. San Francisco also signed linebacker Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal and waived linebacker DaShaun White to make room on the roster. Surratt was drafted in the third round in 2021 by Minnesota and spent the past three seasons with the Jets where he played for both Boyer and current Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Surratt had 18 tackles on defense and 10 more on special teams last season. ___ AP NFL: recommended
San Francisco Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
49ers make a switch at punter, signing Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made a switch at punter on Wednesday, signing veteran Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky after six seasons in the role. The switch at punter is one of several made this offseason by the 49ers to overhaul a special teams unit that struggled last season, leading to the firing of coordinator Brian Schneider. Brant Boyer was hired after spending the previous nine seasons in that role with the New York Jets and has now brought in a punter and a kicker he worked with in the past. San Francisco signed kicker Greg Joseph earlier this month to compete with Jake Moody. The 39-year-old Morstead spent the past two seasons playing for Boyer with Jets after spending most of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He averaged 47.2 yards per punt last season with a 40.7 yard net average. He has averaged 46.8 yards per punt with a 41.5 yard net average in 255 games. He was a second-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl in 2012 for New Orleans. Wishnowsky was a fourth-round pick by San Francisco in 2019 and was one of the better punters in the league at pinning opponents deep before a back injury sidelined him for the final eight games last season. He ranked third out of 38 punters with at least 150 attempts since 2019 with 45.2% of his punts getting downed inside the 20. He averaged 45.6 yards per punt with a 40.7 yard net average in 92 games. He averaged 45.2 yards per punt last season with his 36.3-yard net average ranking last among 34 punters with at least 20 attempts. Surratt was drafted in the third round in 2021 by Minnesota and spent the past three seasons with the Jets where he played for both Boyer and current Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Surratt had 18 tackles on defense and 10 more on special teams last season. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
49ers make a switch at punter, signing Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made a switch at punter on Wednesday, signing veteran Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky after six seasons in the role. The switch at punter is one of several made this offseason by the 49ers to overhaul a special teams unit that struggled last season, leading to the firing of coordinator Brian Schneider. Brant Boyer was hired after spending the previous nine seasons in that role with the New York Jets and has now brought in a punter and a kicker he worked with in the past. San Francisco signed kicker Greg Joseph earlier this month to compete with Jake Moody. The 39-year-old Morstead spent the past two seasons playing for Boyer with Jets after spending most of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He averaged 47.2 yards per punt last season with a 40.7 yard net average. He has averaged 46.8 yards per punt with a 41.5 yard net average in 255 games. He was a second-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl in 2012 for New Orleans. Wishnowsky was a fourth-round pick by San Francisco in 2019 and was one of the better punters in the league at pinning opponents deep before a back injury sidelined him for the final eight games last season. He ranked third out of 38 punters with at least 150 attempts since 2019 with 45.2% of his punts getting downed inside the 20. He averaged 45.6 yards per punt with a 40.7 yard net average in 92 games. He averaged 45.2 yards per punt last season with his 36.3-yard net average ranking last among 34 punters with at least 20 attempts. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. San Francisco also signed linebacker Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal and waived linebacker DaShaun White to make room on the roster. Surratt was drafted in the third round in 2021 by Minnesota and spent the past three seasons with the Jets where he played for both Boyer and current Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Surratt had 18 tackles on defense and 10 more on special teams last season. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Are you a Type C parent? It's the trendy new way to raise your kid — but experts say it's ‘messy'
Are you a Type C parent? Coined by mom-of-three Ashleigh Surratt, this tongue-in-cheek term is resonating with millions of parents who say they juggle structure with a dash of chaos. Type C parenting blends the discipline and organization of Type A with the relaxed spontaneity of Type B. 'She's got the planner, but also the mystery sock pile,' Surratt quipped in a viral TikTok video that racked up over 4 million views. Surrat said 'C' moms are the type with labeled bins and piles of laundry. The ones who schedule nap time down to the minute—but somehow can't find their debit card. 'You're not a mess. You're not failing,' Surratt reassured fellow moms in her trending TikTok explainer. 'You're actually in really, really great company.' 'I think a strength of ours is we've learned to hold what's important and kind of let go of the things that don't matter.' Parents across the globe chimed in with their own 'Type C moments': using the dryer as a dresser, reheating the same cup of coffee four times, or creating a chore chart next to a forgotten pile of socks. Type C offers a refreshing dose of realism. It's structured yet flexible, capable yet forgiving. In short, it's a parenting style for modern life. Explaining this parenting style, marriage and family therapist Cheryl Groskopf, LMFT, LPCC, told Good Morning America: 'You're choosing to loosen up in certain areas — maybe the house isn't spotless, maybe dinner's frozen — because you've realized that connection matters more than control.' 'You still care. You're still showing up, just in a way that actually works for your real life. If you're still connecting and responding with care, even when it's messy, that's Type C,' Groskopf said. So if you've ever balanced a packed calendar with a pantry full of half-eaten snacks —you just might be a Type C parent. And according to the internet, that's exactly where parents belong. 'It may be made up, but I've never related more. It's called balance!' the top comment on Surratt's video read. 'Ummmm no you didn't make it up… you just helped us define it!!! NEVER FELT MORE SEEN!' another said. Groskop said: 'Structure tells kids, 'You're safe. I've got you.' Emotional flexibility tells them, 'You're allowed to be human.' When you blend both, kids learn they don't have to be perfect to be loved, and that builds real trust.' 'The balance teaches kids that the world can be unpredictable and still safe. You're not raising a robot. You're raising a human who knows how to adapt, feel and stay connected, because they saw you do it.'
