For today’s moms the pressure to “do it all” is as strong as ever. Not only are they more likely to be primary earners in their households, they continue to hold primary responsibility for most parenting duties and household upkeep. As they try to balance the many priorities in their lives, they have an increasingly varied array of resources to call on, from trusted personal contacts like their partners, friends, and parents, to authority figures like doctors and teachers, to brands, and a broad selection of online resources.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of what’s important to moms as they navigate the increasingly complex world of parenting, including:
An overview of today’s moms including: trends in demographics, birthrates, marriage statistics, employment statistics, educational attainment, and family arrangements.
An examination of how moms spend time during the week, including the reality, their ideal, and their priorities for a hypothetical extra hour in the day.
Insight into moms’ and dads’ perceptions of ongoing shifts in who handles various parenting duties and examples of how marketers are adjusting to new realities.
Analysis of moms’ online activities.
Revealing research on which sources of parenting information and advice moms trust most, including analysis on how Millennial moms differ in this regard from their older counterparts.
How becoming a parent changes moms’ purchasing behaviors, priorities, and attitudes.
Moms’ greatest parenting concerns and pressures.
What moms really want for Mother’s Day.
For today’s moms the pressure to “do it all” is as strong as ever. Not only are they more likely to be primary earners in their households, they continue to hold primary responsibility for most parenting duties and household upkeep. As they try to balance the many priorities in their lives, they have an increasingly varied array of resources to call on, from trusted personal contacts like their partners ...
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Moms In and Out of the Workforce
A Day in the Life: Time Use for a Typical Weekday
How Moms Would Spend the Ideal Weekday
How Moms Would Spend an Extra Hour in the Day
Changes in Time Moms Spend on Family Activities
Moms’ Online Activities
How Parents Share Family Responsibilities
Changes in Time Spent on Shopping Activities
How Parenthood Changes Purchasing Habits
Changes in Time Spent on Meals and Nutrition
Sources of Parenting Information
Family Time, Kids’ Activities, and Technology
Changes in Financial, Lifestyle, and Emotional Dynamics
Parenting Concerns
Parenting Pressures
Moms’ Values/Qualities/Behavior Priorities for Their Kids
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Fiona is a Senior Analyst, Lifestyles and Leisure, responsible for editing research reports, writing consumer surveys and analyzing key data for Mintel Oxygen. She specializes in consumer behavior, demographics, travel and green trends, and she uses her expertise to advise clients on marketing strategies and business decisions.
Fiona began her career with Mintel in 2007 as the Manager of Custom Research, helping clients develop solutions that provide actionable and impactful results. She has extensive experience designing custom research for finance, media, shipping and retail clients.
Prior to Mintel, Fiona managed a team of analysts with Peryam & Kroll Marketing & Sensory Research Corporation where she provided insight on consumer opinions for a variety of product categories including food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. She also has experience in secondary education where she designed curricula for a variety of scientific courses. Fiona holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Chemistry from Truman State University in Missouri.