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Posted on: Monday, June 25, 2007

Stars hold distinct parenting styles

By Cindy Clark
USA Today

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Denise Richards, seen here with her daughter, Sam, can be classified as a Rocker Mom for her funky style and love of music.

MATT SAYLES | Associated Press

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Angelina Jolie, seen here with son Maddox, is in a parenting-style category all her own for her role as a philanthropist.

IAN WEST | Associated Press

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On June 18, Julia Roberts and husband Daniel Moder welcomed a third baby, Henry Daniel Moder, who joins twin siblings Hazel and Phinnaeus, 2. What can Henry expect from his superstar mother?

All moms "love their kids and adore them beyond belief," says Danielle Friedland of Celebrity-babies.com, but "different mom types are reflected within parenting methods, design and style choices."

Friedland's take on each type of star parenting style:

EARTHY MOM

Poster moms: Julia Roberts, Sheryl Crow (Wyatt Steven, 7 weeks), Gwyneth Paltrow (Apple, 3, and Moses, 1), Kate Hudson (Ryder, 3).

How to spot one: "This is kind of 'crunchy' or 'attachment' parenting. They wear their babies a lot; the children may co-sleep. The parents are into organic products, clothes and food, and may be active with environmental causes. And the earthy moms aren't doing it because it's hip. It's not a fashion statement for them."

HIGH-ENERGY MOM

Poster moms: Kelly Ripa (Michael, 10, Lola, 6, and Joaquin, 4), Mariska Hargitay (August, 11 months).

How to spot one: "Some people need to have a lot going on in their lives. These moms are always running from place to place to pick them up. You see them out and about a lot, and also taking their children to (celebrity) kid events."

FLAWLESS MOM

Poster moms: Heidi Klum, (Leni, 3, Henry, 1, Johan, 6 months), Melania Trump (Barron, 1).

How to spot one: "They're always gorgeous. They don't live in sweatpants and jeans. These are people that would never go outside unless they look immaculate."

Coming soon: Bridget Moynahan, who is expecting her first child in the fall with her ex, the Patriots' Tom Brady.

SUPER-PROTECTIVE MOM

Poster moms: Sarah Jessica Parker (James Wilke, 4), Katie Holmes (Suri, 1), Courteney Cox (Coco, 3).

How to spot one: These moms are selective about posing for photos and "kind of intentionally avoid the spotlight," Friedland says. While parents are sometimes spotted with kids, more often than not, "you see them out traveling without the kids. It's about not subjecting them to the paparazzi and the public."

Coming soon: Naomi Watts, who is expecting her first child with actor Liev Schreiber this summer.

HIPSTER MOM

Poster moms: Michelle Williams (Matilda Rose, 18 months), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Ramona, 8 months), Julianne Moore (Caleb, 9, Liv Helen, 5), Sofia Coppola (Romy, 6 months).

How to spot one: Life imitates the artsy, indie movies these moms tend to choose in their careers, Friedland says. "It's not about standing out; they're more about blending in."

ROCKER MOM

Poster moms: Gwen Stefani (Kingston, 1), Madonna (Lourdes, 10, Rocco, 6, David, 21 months), Denise Richards (Sam, 3, Lola, 2), Pamela Anderson (Brandon, 11, Dylan, 9).

How to spot one: "Rocker moms definitely dress their kids more funky, like the way they dress themselves. A love of music is definitely reflected in their choices. The kids are kind of a billboard for their interests."

AND ANGELINA ...

Angelina Jolie (Maddox, 5, Pax, 3, Zahara, 2, Shiloh, 1).

Friedland calls Jolie a "modern-day Josephine Baker." While most moms could fit into more than one mom type, Jolie stands out among the rest. The globe-trotting children's rights activist and mother of four for now, at least is "very controversial, beautiful and sexy, a great mom. She's also very philanthropic," Friedland says.