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Three years of independent, nonpartisan research grounded in 20,000+ survey responses from mothers across all 50 states — informing policy, industry, and media.

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Children, Young People and AI Chatbots
July 16, 2026
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Insights across the core issues shaping families’ daily lives.

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Insights across the core issues shaping families' daily lives

Across three years of nationally representative research, consistent themes emerged in what U.S. families experience — now tracked wave over wave in the National Benchmark of U.S. Mothers. Explore the Benchmark.

Children’s Well-Being and Safety in Modern Environments

Maternal concern about how schools, digital platforms, and consumer products are designed, governed, and regulated for children.

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AI & Child Safety: Mothers' Views on a Rising Influence in Kids' Lives
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Mothers’ Views on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA)
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Mothers' Views on the PROTECT Act and Youth Vaping Recommendations
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Mothers' Views on Big Business and Trust
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Mothers' Views on the U.S. Education Climate

Child and Family Mental Health Access and Support

Sustained concern about children's emotional well-being alongside elevated household stress and barriers to timely, affordable care.

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Pulse Check 2025: Mothers on Child Mental Health Impacts, Care, and Support
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Issues that Matter Most to Mothers
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Mothers' Views on the U.S. Education Climate
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The Real Cost of Health Insurance: Exploring Critical Challenges for U.S. Families
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Mothers’ Views on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA)

Family Economic Security and Cost Pressures

Sustained financial strain across healthcare, childcare, housing, and essentials as costs outpace income growth.

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The Real Cost of Health Insurance: Exploring Critical Challenges for U.S. Families
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Issues that Matter Most to Mothers
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Mothers' Views on the Bipartisan Childcare Package
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Mothers' Views on the House Bipartisan Paid Leave Working Group Framework
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The Impact of Childcare Costs on Families' Financial Security

Shared Priorities and Cross-Partisan Alignment Among Mothers

Consistent alignment across ideology, geography, age, and education on issues affecting children and families — often at supermajority levels.

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AI & Child Safety: Mothers' Views on a Rising Influence in Kids' Lives
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Mothers’ Views on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA)
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Mothers' Views on Big Business and Trust
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Pulse Check 2025: Mothers on Child Mental Health Impacts, Care, and Support
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The Impact of Childcare Costs on Families' Financial Security
POLICY ENDORSEMENTS

When Count on Mothers endorses legislation

Count on Mothers endorses a bill only when our published research shows mothers across political ideology overwhelmingly agree its provisions would improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of their families.

Every endorsement rests on a specific national study, and the data behind it is published in that report.

On this basis we have endorsed
KOSA, KOSMA, the CHATBOT Act, and the CHAT Act, drawing on our online safety research. Count on Mothers takes no position on legislation our research has not measured.

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