“I thought I was supposed to be so joyful. I had a healthy, beautiful, wonderful baby, but I was terrified. I was terrified how I would make ends meet.”

That’s the story of one of three moms who are featured in a new video, “Child Care Is Hard but It Doesn’t Have to Be,” released by the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC).

While NWLC was excited to celebrate the federal government’s recent investment in child care, the organization is calling on policymakers to do more.

“The next step is maintaining and increasing this funding next year and beyond, then passing the Child Care for Working Families Act!” Helen Blank, NWLC’s director of Child Care and Early Learning, said in a recent email.

Just over two-and-a-half minutes long, the video packs a powerful personal and policy punch. So please share the video and use some of NWLC’s social media messaging.

Here are a few examples of Facebook posts:

The first three years of a child’s life are critically important! High-quality child care boosts children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and learning skills. Let’s make sure all infants and toddlers, no matter their family’s income, have the same opportunities to learn and grow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

Today, the majority of moms with young children are working. But without child care, they can’t get or keep a job. This is why it’s SO important that lawmakers increase public funding for child care assistance and pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

Moms across the country, from all backgrounds and all walks of life, struggle to find safe places for their children while they work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

And here are some sample Tweets:

These are the untold stories of unseen moms. RT if you can relate. #ChildCareNOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

Without child care, moms can’t go to work. Without work, they can’t support their family. It’s time to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. #ChildCareNOW #ChildCare4All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

This is about more than just a place for children to spend their days. It’s about healthy development, social interaction, and getting ready for kindergarten! #ChildCareNOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBvfk66kL8

Child care is hard. But it doesn’t have to be because smart policies and public spending can make it better.