How do moms consume media?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on March 01, 2026
Heavy users spending about 4 hours daily using the internet, Moms are not limited to just listening to online audio and using social media. Moms are invested in streaming video services like Netflix as well, and also continue their trend of watching YouTube specifically for music videos.
How are moms using social media?
Among U.S. moms on social media, 63% are using Pinterest in 2019 compared to 47% in 2017, and 53% are using Instagram compared to 37% in 2017. Regarding how they feel about social media, 59% of moms on social media say they feel connected, 54% say they feel entertained, and 41% say they feel informed.
What social media do moms use the most?
During the survey period, it was found that Facebook was by far the most popular social network among U.S. moms with 79 percent of respondents having accessed the social network in the preceding week.
Do moms watch YouTube?
Moms rely on YouTube how-to videos more than the average viewer. And YouTube delivers. Of moms surveyed who view videos on YouTube, 81% watch how-to content. In fact, moms are significantly more likely* to watch how-to content than the average viewer.
Why do moms use social media?
The study finds that on the emotional side, moms are using social media to stay up-to-date with friends, share aspects of their lives, and share their opinions. Among U.S. moms on social media, 63% are using Pinterest in 2019 compared to 47% in 2017, and 53% are using Instagram compared to 37% in 2017.
What social media platforms do parents use 2020?
In addition to Facebook, 28 percent of online parents use Pinterest, while 27 percent use LinkedIn, 25 percent use Instagram and 23 percent use Twitter, the report noted. Moms tend to participate on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram more than dads, and younger parents are also more likely to have Instagram accounts.
Do moms use Instagram?
In fact, on Instagram one in four women over 18 in the US are moms. And of those, 93% use Instagram at least once a week, and 68% use it daily. Millennial moms are more connected now than ever. They’re on the go on their phones, and Instagram often offers a break to enjoy inspiring and entertaining content.
Where do moms spend their time online?
Moms spend the largest amount of time online in the evenings – they watch videos, play games, research products, blog, research health topics, go on social networks, and read articles.
What channels do moms watch?
Women made up 70% of the prime-time audiences of for cable channels Bravo, E!, Lifetime, the Hallmark Channel, and TLC.
How social media is affecting families?
The impact of social media is a powerful one. Most often technology can bring forth negative interaction, or zero interaction between siblings, couples, or parent-child. It starves the family of learning and modeling with each other social cues, interpersonal relationship skills, communication skills, and bonding.
What percentage of moms use social media?
Eighty-one percent of U.S. moms use Facebook compared to 61% of the total U.S. population. Ninety-two percent of U.S. moms use social media compared to 79% of the U.S. population age 12+, and a new study from The Research Moms at Edison Research, Moms on Social Media 2019, reveals some of the reasons moms are active users of social media.
Does social media have a negative impact on Moms?
There is a negative side to social media for moms, though: 23% of moms on social media say social media has had a negative impact on their emotional well-being 24% of moms who use social media say they would like to quit, but nearly the same percent of moms on social media (23%) say they can’t live without it
Who are the research Moms?
The Research Moms are a group of experienced researchers within Edison Research with a specialization in understanding today’s moms. Combining a solid platform of market research with real life insight, they are a unique resource for analyzing habits, behaviors and trends among moms.
Is Facebook usage declining among Moms?
Facebook usage has fallen among social media users in the U.S., but one group is not showing the same decline: moms. Eighty-one percent of U.S. moms use Facebook compared to 61% of the total U.S. population.