Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'
A new survey shows working parents feel trapped between full‑time jobs and family, with many saying there’s ‘no way to be two things at once’.
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The brief
A recent survey of working parents highlights a pervasive sense of time scarcity, with respondents describing a losing battle over their schedules and quoting that there’s “no way to be two things at once”. Coverage notes that both parents now work full time in most U.S. families, and that the boundary between work and family is often blurred.
Future reporting may track employer flexibility initiatives, policy debates on work‑life balance, and additional surveys that could gauge shifts in parental experiences.
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Quick answers
What main sentiment did the surveyed parents express?
They described a struggle, saying there’s “no way to be two things at once,” indicating a losing battle over their time.
Which demographic trend does Bloomberg highlight?
Bloomberg reports that both parents now work full time in most U.S. families.
What type of advice is being offered to address the challenge?
Parents.com publishes a list of ten easy ways for working parents to feel more connected to their kids.
Coverage (5)
- 10 Easy Ways Working Parents Can Feel More Connected to Their Kids Parents · 107d ago
- Both Parents Now Work Full Time in Most US Families Bloomberg · 107d ago
- Working Parents Say They’re in a Losing Battle Over Their Time The New York Times · 107d ago
- For Working Parents, the Boundary Between Work and Family Is Often Blurred Pew Research Center · 107d ago
- Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once' NPR · 107d ago
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