Mom really is the glue. A new survey backs up what families already know — if mom took a day off, more than half say things would fall apart fast. From cook and cleaner to chauffeur, counselor, and full‑time organizer, moms are juggling a lot. And it shows: the average mom gets about six hours of sleep, with many feeling stuck in “survival mode.” Nearly 1 in 5 say they’ve never had a full day just to themselves — or can’t remember the last time they did. Experts say it’s not just the chores, it’s the nonstop mental load. So this Mother’s Day? Maybe the best gift is a day off.
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