7 Things Making Gen Z Moms More Stressed Than Millennial Moms

The survey conducted by parenting website ‘What To Expect’ revealed 7 areas where Gen Z mothers stress out more than millennial ones. Check out the list here:

1. Keeping Kids Actively Engaged

Nearly half (48%) of Gen Z moms feel the pressure to constantly keep their children occupied with stimulating activities, compared to 34% of Millennial moms.

2. Scheduling “Free Time”

Ensuring their children’s timetables include blocks for unstructured play stresses out 39% of Gen Z moms, versus 30% of Millennial moms.

3. The Mental Load of Family Management

This burden of “planning and coordination” weighs heavily on 51% of Gen Z moms, a significant jump from the 42% of Millennial moms who reported the same stress.

4. The Tech-Savvy Struggle for Tech-Free Time

A full 50% worry about ensuring their children have tech-free periods, compared to 41% of Millennial moms.

5. Nurturing Authentic Identity

53% are concerned with fostering this exploration, compared to 45% of Millennial moms.

6. Teaching Kids to Adapt

Nearly two-thirds (compared to 58% of Millennials) worry about how to effectively expose their children to setbacks and difficulties.

7. Prioritizing Self-Care

In one surprising reversal, Millennial moms (33%) report slightly more concern about prioritizing their own well-being than Gen Z moms (31%).