From cleaner to chauffeur, moms juggle roles to keep homes afloat: survey
A survey of 2,000 mothers conducted in honor of Mother’s Day found that 58% believe their families would struggle to function within a day without them. Moms commonly identify with roles such as cleaner, chef, and chauffeur, highlighting the extensive unpaid labor they perform at home. Many mothers report sleep deprivation, constant multitasking, and difficulty balancing work and family life, with a significant number feeling they are in survival mode nearly half the time.
- ▪The survey was commissioned by It’s a Family Thing! by S’moresUp and conducted by Talker Research, polling 2,000 mothers in the U.S.
- ▪66% of surveyed moms identified most with the role of 'cleaner,' followed by 'chef' at 57%.
- ▪58% of moms said their families would 'crash and burn' within a day if they were no longer managing household responsibilities.
- ▪49% of moms reported reminding family members about tasks or schedules, and 41% said they frequently repeat instructions or follow up.
- ▪Nearly half of the surveyed moms (44%) are employed, and a majority reported that family demands affect their work and vice versa.
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Lifestyle From cleaner to chauffeur, moms juggle roles to keep homes afloat: survey By Julia Sutherlin, SWNS Published April 30, 2026, 1:27 p.m. ET Originally Published by: How long would the typical family last without a mom to run the show? Less than a day, according to the data. A recent survey in honor of Mother’s Day polled 2,000 moms, spotlighting their many roles and contributions to the family, and found that more than half (58%) said that things would crash and burn without them in a day or less. The study commissioned by It’s a Family Thing! by S’moresUp and conducted by Talker Research confirmed that moms really do steer the family through day-to-day life.
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