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A non-partisan research collective capturing the authentic voices of mothers.

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May 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BREAKING: Congress voted to overturn an EPA rule limiting the 7 most toxic air pollutants from industrial sites.

Supporters say it reduces regulatory burden; critics warn it could increase health risks for families.

Moms, what do you think of recent changes? www.research.net/r/HK9HJVQ
Senate overturns EPA rule on seven highly toxic air pollutants
If also passed by the House as expected, the action will be the first time Congress has weakened protections under the Clean Air Act.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thanks to bipartisan leadership, Congress just passed the Take It Down Act — protecting kids from deepfake porn and AI-generated abuse.

Moms, what do you think of recent changes? www.research.net/r/HK9HJVQ
April 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The #FDA has announced a plan to phase out 8 synthetic food dyes by 2026. These ingredients, long debated for their potential health effects, will soon be off the shelves in everything from candy to soft drinks.

Moms, what do you think of recent changes?
www.research.net/r/countonmot...
April 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✅ NEW SURVEY: From the Heart of American Families: Assessing Mothers' Views on Recent U.S. Government Actions

Moms...

Based on your experience as a mother, what are your thoughts on the recent actions of the presidential administration?

www.research.net/r/countonmot...

#Democracy #Policy
Assessing Mothers' Views on Recent U.S. Government Actions
The objective of this survey is to assess mothers' views on the recent policy actions by the U.S. government and presidential administration, and to share this information with policymakers and the pu...
www.research.net
April 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Private insurance leaves many families fighting for care despite paying premiums, with higher denial rates and financial strain.

In contrast, Medicaid/Medicare, though less used, results in fewer denials and higher overall satisfaction for moms.

#healthcare #insurancedenials #medicaid #medicare
April 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We often hear that people are fleeing public schools for other options, but our data tells another story.

After surveying a representative sample of mothers across the US and all demographics, it turns out that 37% of moms ‼️ would switch their kid’s school regardless of school type.
April 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New Count on Mothers data reveals 3 in 4 moms have claimed the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit — but 1 in 4 still haven’t.
April 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Most #moms (about 3 in 4!) send their kids to #publicschool
which says a lot about the trust we place in it. 📚

But 4 in 10 moms told us they’re worried about #bullying and #safety — and feel like those concerns aren’t being taken seriously.

🔗 Full report: www.countonmothers.org/pulse-poll-r...
April 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One powerful discovery from our research is that #mothers across all regions and political ideologies agree far more than they disagree on policies impacting their families.

When mothers speak, #policymakers should listen.

🔗 Learn more about our work: www.countonmothers.org
March 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Childcare in the U.S. costs more than rent or college tuition in many states.

A new article by @us.theguardian.com breaks down the harsh reality: Families are forced to take out loans, work extra jobs, or leave the workforce altogether to take care of their children.

#childcare #moms #family
How did childcare in the US become so absurdly expensive?
Families are taking out lines of credit, working second jobs, commuting for hours and forgoing careers. It doesn’t need to be this way, experts say
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Moms, let’s talk childcare.

For many, the cost of care is a deciding factor in their family planning. How has affordability and access to childcare affected your family’s decisions? 👇💬

🔗 Read the full report: www.countonmothers.org/pulse-poll-r...

#childcare #financialsecurity #moms
March 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
👋 Hi all—moms, caregivers, families, and anyone invested in the health and well-being of families across the U.S.!
March 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM