What Kind of Mom Are You?
Mom [ mom ] noun 1. a person’s mother or one’s mother 2. a term of endearment used to refer to a woman who is admired 3. to act as a mother toward; act maternally toward
There are many different definitions of the word “mom” and many types of moms, too. As May approaches, and with it, Mother’s Day, we have moms on the mind — in all their forms, from your favorite motherly figure to pet, and plant moms. How do you show them how important they are in your life?
We might be biased, but we think there’s nothing more perfect than the gift of rest. The Hatch Restore combines a sound machine, sunrise alarm, smart light, meditation app, and an alarm clock into one smart sleep assistant. Allowing moms everywhere to program a sleep routine to help them wind down, rest, and wake up refreshed. Whether it’s for a morning or nighttime routine, or any time rest can be found — the Restore has relaxing features, from a soft-glow reading light, to sleep sounds to keep out distractions, and a library of sleep content.
We’ve created custom Restore programs for the different mom personas in your life to help you get started! …
Hipster Mom
Hipster mom is ready to unwind after a day of artisan coffee consumption, vintage baby clothes shopping, and farmer’s market frequenting.
Nighttime Routine:
Light: Red Listen: “See What’s Trending” — this section in the Restore library will have ever-changing and relevant popular meditations and sleep stories so that she can keep up with the latest trend. Sleep Sound: Portland Cityscape, The City of Roses is known for its hipsters, and with this soothing sound, she’ll feel right at home.
Wake-up Call:
Light: Sunrise of a Flower Orchid Wake Up To: Retro Alarm Mastering the Morning: “Meeting the Day with Ease” meditation, will allow her to welcome her day with calming breaths and a repetitive affirmation before she tries the newest donut trend in town, kids in tow. Cronut anyone? …
Executive Mom
For the moms who are making things happen, breaking the glass ceiling and putting the kids to be, it seems like she’s doing it all. Spoiler: that’s because she is doing it all. Between momming between business meetings, she needs a relaxing bedtime routine to unwind after a busy, on-the-go day at home and in the office.
Nighttime Routine:
Light: Warm White Light Listen: “Letting Go of the Day” meditation, to release any remaining stress they may still be carrying around before getting a rejuvenating night’s rest. Breathe in relaxation, and exhale stress. Sleep Sound: Pink Noise, which has been shown to impact stable sleep, for the most optimal rest this busy mom can get.
Wake-up Call:
Light: Malibu Sunrise Wake Up To: Lovely chimes Preparing for the Day: “Get Set for Productivity” meditation, so that she can mentally prepare for maximum productivity before the day officially begins. …
Dog Mom
Her pup is the apple of her eye — you know her, you love her, and her dog too. This mom might not have human kids, but they still deserve rest. Dog motherhood is a journey, between long walks and days tossing the ball at the park.
Nighttime Routine:
Light: Peach Listen: “The Velveteen Rabbit”, this old-time favorite will remind her of her love of animals, both stuffed and real. Sleep Sound: Fan, to drown out the faint snores of her fur babies at the foot of the bed. We can’t promise there won’t be dog slobber, but we can promise rest.
Wake-up Call:
Light: Morning Stroll Wake Up To: Bells The Daily Stretch: “Stretch and Shine” — helping her stretch before her early jaunt in the park. Arm muscles will be warmed up to throw those tennis balls. …
Nature Mom
Backpacking, camping, taking the kids on their first camping trip — Nature Mom loves the great outdoors and the oneness she feels with nature. Introducing her kids to the joys of nature is an exciting feat. She’ll definitely need some rest after an active day of s’mores-making, rock-skipping, and hiking.
Nighttime Routine:
Light: Perfectly Peach Sunset Listen: “A Lilac Thief”, a story about this delicate, purple flower and a thief who also shares its beauty. Sleep Sound: Rain on Leaves, she’ll find comfort in these soothing nature sounds when she’s not sleeping under the stars.
Wake-up Call:
Light: Hiking in the Dawn Wake Up To: Morning Bird Mastering the Morning: “One Day at a Time” meditation — just as all living creatures in nature take it one day at a time, so does this mom. …
Sporty Mom
Whether she’s on a morning jog, dropping off the kids at soccer, or getting her daily steps — this mom rarely stops moving and she loves that. Fitness and health are a few of her favorite things.
Nighttime Routine:
Light: Light Yellow Listen: “Letting Go Into Stillness”, after a busy day being active with the kids and hitting the gym, she can gently relax her body, reaching a state of stillness with this meditation. Sleep Sound: Calm Ocean, go-go-go during the day, this sounds of the ocean will lull her to rest until she’s ready to do it all again tomorrow.
Wake-up Call:
Light: Conquering Fiji Wake Up To: Traditional Alarms, Beep Beep Mastering the Morning: Active Body, She can welcome and prepare her body for a day of movement with this active stretching routine that will warm her up and prepare her mind and body. …
However you celebrate the mom’s in your life, we hope you encourage them to get some rest! Learn more about the Restore, which contains everything moms need to learn healthier sleep habits and get the rest she deserves. Check out our Hatch Sleep Membership, too!