There have been a lot of times when work and parenting conflicted for me. Every day.

I have a supportive family and an outstanding team, but I also have a flexible work schedule that allows me, at least some of the time, to get to the kids' school program or the doctor visits when I need to. So family-friendly work schedules have become more of a passion of mine, and the cost of childcare is also a huge issue.

Becoming a mom makes politics real. Whether it's education policies, health care policies, family leave - it informs your decision-making.

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