From January through June 2024, Count on Mothers asked mothers nationwide to identify the single most pressing issue they wished policymakers would address related to their children’s health or safety. Findings from this open-ended question informed a follow-up survey conducted in July 2024 with 593 mothers across 49 states and the political spectrum. Results show striking consistency across geography, education, and ideology in the issues mothers prioritize, as well as in the underlying stresses shaping family life.

In June 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 650 mothers nationwide to identify industries they find most concerning for families and to gather open-ended feedback directed at corporate leaders. Mothers across political ideologies and regions expressed consistent concerns about safety, trust, and corporate accountability. Findings reveal broad, cross-partisan unease with how major industries impact children’s health, development, and family well-being.

In May 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 1,048 mothers across 48 states and the political spectrum to examine how childcare costs and access affect family financial security. Mothers shared quantitative responses and open-ended insights based on firsthand experience. Findings show that childcare expenses and availability have significant, measurable impacts on household income, savings, and long-term earning potential across families nationwide.

In April 2024, Count on Mothers surveyed 595 mothers across 49 states and a broad range of political ideologies to understand their views on federal recommendations for regulating e-cigarettes, including provisions from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report and the PROTECT Act. Mothers shared perspectives based on firsthand experience with youth vaping and access to e-cigarette products. Aggregated findings were shared with the Senate Subcommittee and the public to inform ongoing policy discussions. Overall, mothers across the political spectrum expressed strong agreement on the need for strengthened federal research, regulation, and enforcement to reduce youth e-cigarette use.