Psmommy

/Sh-mommy/
A "pseudo-mommy" or a person who takes care of someone else's children. Used mostly in cases where the mother is not able to be around, it is synonymous with a nanny or an au pere. Mostly used in cases where the title "step-mom" is not appropriate, but the children are not able to or are not comfortable with calling the person "Mommy". It denotes a connection between the children and the individual involved, but acknowledges the absence of a genetic relationship between the two. Generally used with younger children who may want to feel a stronger connection with a caregiver, but using the word "mommy" is confusing or not understood by them.