The reality for working parents is that our parenting responsibilities don’t organize themselves around our work schedules, especially during the pandemic. Today I had to feed my newborn while I testified in the Senate. https://twitter.com/mcwellons/status/1291018999719956481

I was honored to have the opportunity to talk about issues that are extremely important to me (and to the Americans we work to protect). You can read my prepared remarks here. https://www.ftc.gov/public-statements/2020/08/statement-commissioner-rebecca-kelly-slaughter-regarding-hearing-oversight

I really appreciated the Committee’s kindness towards me and my baby. But I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge how hard this juggling act is for working parents, and the strain it is putting on families.

This is, of course, not a pandemic-specific problem. Our country provides abysmal support for working families in areas like parental leave and childcare. But there are whole new levels of challenge right now.

I don’t have a magic solution. And this is by no means the only/worst obstacle Americans are facing right now; I feel so lucky that my family is healthy and to have a job. But if you are a working parent who is struggling, I just want you to know that I’m with you.