Alright, moms—there’s a new parenting trend floating around, and this one actually makes sense. Have you heard of the “Gummy Bear Mom”? If not, let me fill you in (because let’s be honest, we don’t have time to scroll TikTok all day).
A “Gummy Bear Mom” is the complete opposite of the “Almond Mom.” You know, the mom who side-eyes your kid’s lunchbox and whispers, “That’s a lot of carbs…” Yeah, we don’t do that here. A Gummy Bear Mom believes in balance—making sure kids eat their veggies but also letting them enjoy the occasional treat. No guilt. No drama. Just parenting with a little common sense.
Food in Our House: A Real-Life Struggle
I’m going to be real with you—I loathe cooking. If it weren’t for my husband, we’d probably live off peanut butter sandwiches and takeout. Thankfully, he’s an amazing cook, but even then, mealtime is still a struggle. Most nights, he’s cooking for four of us while our two littles demand something entirely different. I’d love to find a fix, but for now, we’re just surviving one meal at a time. When we had kiddos on formula and breast milk I was great at fixing that for them.
The one thing I do care about? Making sure my kids don’t grow up with the same diet culture mentality I saw as a kid. My parents were always on some kind of diet, and I refuse to pass that mindset down. I don’t want my kids to see food as “good” or “bad.” I just want them to enjoy meals without overthinking every bite.
Mom Guilt? We’re Not Doing That.
I used to feel guilty about letting my kids have too many snacks. But then I realized… why? They’re active, they’re happy, and they’re growing. So what if they love a pack of fruit snacks? Balance, right?
Here’s my rule: We make it through each day. We don’t do food guilt. And if a cookie sneaks in before bedtime, I’m not losing sleep over it. If anything I’ll probably be sharing in on the sweet snack. I need to get back into the habit of using the Nija Creamy. Do you use one?
Are You a Gummy Bear Mom?
If you:
✔️ Believe in balance, not extremes
✔️ Let your kids enjoy treats without food shame
✔️ Prioritize happy, healthy eating habits over diet culture nonsense
✔️ Have ever bribed your child with a snack so you could get five minutes of peace
… then welcome to the club.
Final Thoughts (Because Moms Don’t Have Time for Long Endings)
Motherhood is hard enough without food battles. Feed your kids well, let them enjoy the fun stuff, and don’t stress the small things. Being a Gummy Bear Mom isn’t about junk food—it’s about making food normal and letting kids be kids.
Now, tell me—where do you fall in all this? Are you a Gummy Bear Mom trying to keep things balanced? Do you struggle with picky eaters or mealtime chaos? Let’s talk about it in the comments! And if you need me, I’ll be over here letting my husband handle dinner while I avoid the kitchen at all costs. Seriously.
