CBC: Young parents in politics
Young parents in politics: 'It makes you a much more empathetic legislator'
"Claudia Chender concedes she still has lots to learn about being an MLA. But the NDP rookie said the transition to becoming education critic was easier, something she attributes to being a working mom.
'I know about daycare,' the Dartmouth South representative said during a recent interview.
'I know about regulated daycare and finding spots, I know about schools, I know about scarcity of resources. I think it's just lived experience, honestly, and I think it's really important that people can bring their whole selves into this House.'"
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