“You like no other can tell children’s stories as they go through the pandemic because you see it every day...and your impact is so important because you know how to break things down to explain them to families.” Mark Del Monte, JD #AAPAdvocacy2021

“Your training matters. Your expertise matters. And your impact is crucial.” Mark Del Monte, JD at #AAPAdvocacy2021 And that, in a nutshell, is why it is so vital for pediatricians to advocate for children. Locally, statewide and on a national level. The voice of pediatricians matters!

Climate change is fundamentally a health issue. We see the effects of climate change on our pediatric patients - pediatricians need to help lawmakers understand that protect kids' health, we have to protect our climate! #AAPAdvocacy2021

I miss being in DC among my IND_AAP and American Academy of Pediatrics friends, but being in slippers with my own tea and puppy isn’t too bad either! #AAPAdvocacy2021 #NationalPetDay

This has been a powerful and inpsirational panel in so many ways. “Never doubt that pediatricians can change the world.” Michael Warren #AAPAdvocacy2021 Thank you all so much for sharing!

Ready for my next session at #AAPAdvocacy21 - Marshalling, Mobilizing, and Messaging at the State Level: Anti Transgender Legislation. It is heartbreaking that we need this session in 2021, but I'm glad to learn from my colleagues at American Academy of Pediatrics.

#AAPAdvocacy2021 Remember to send a message even if the votes are against you. We will send the message to the kids in need. “We are losing the battle. But we are with you for the war.” It’s always about the kids #ProtectTransKids

Huge takeaway from the session on advocating against anti-transgender legislation: Even if you lose the fight against anti-trans legislation, your advocacy for trans youth is both visible and valuable. The kids see our support and that matters. #AAPAdvocacy2021

Sometime you just need to say the message loud and clear “Trans girls are girls.” Thank you Dr. Stoddard #AAPAdvocacy2021 #LetKidsPlay

"Advocacy means you are creating conditions for a child to believe in him or herself....Advocacy doesn't have to be dazzling or sparkling...it happens in our own backyards...just that one child is worth it." @priteshgandhimd #AAPAdvocacy2021

Don't be afraid of 'simple.' You can be relentless with a simple message. @priteshgandhimd #AAPAdvocacy2021

"You will never be in the wrong for putting kids first. You will always be on the right side of history." Inspired by today's closing talk by @priteshgandhimd at #AAPAdvocacy2021 to advocate relentlessly for kids with a simple message. IND_AAP American Academy of Pediatrics

“Leadership can be lonely...some days, you look out and ask, ‘where is the calvary?’ The calvary is right here! They’re all around you.” -@priteshgandhimd A reminder that we’re a part of a collective even in our individual advocacy efforts #AAPAdvocacy2021

Coffee... pastry... ready for Stacey Abrams!!! #AAPAdvocacy2021 IND_AAP

“Service is intertwined with the success we want to see in the world.” - Stacey Abrams #AAPAdvocacy2021

“I don’t need to diminish myself to make other people more comfortable.” Stacey Abrams 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #AAPAdvocacy2021

Thank you Stacey Abrams for your inspirational talk at #AAPAdvocacy2021. "If we take care of the whole child, we create a better world for all!" I'm ready to educate - advocate - agitate for kids! IND_AAP American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics Stacey Abrams Humility says "I can do this, but I'm not the only one." Self-effacement says "I didn't do this, or I can't do this" even when you know you can. We need to stop being self effacing--believe in your skill and your power. #AAPAdvocacy2021

Thankful for the opportunity to reconnect with Emily Scott, MD IBCLC FAAP (she/her), our March of Dimes fellows and staff, and Gretchen Carlson today 💜 Looking forward to continuing MCH advocacy efforts in Indiana. DM me if you’re passionate about improving the lives of moms & babies!

“Transgender children, like all children, just want to belong. Taking away opportunities to foster that sense of belonging harms our state’s children and has no place in Indiana.” -Dr. Lauren Bell, IND_AAP pediatrician #LetKidsPlay #HB1041