I turn 40 this month and I am SO JAZZED. Here are 40 things I know.

A mother always knows when something is wrong with her child— and also with the world. The best thing a pediatrician can do is trust her. The best thing any of us can do is trust her.

My home security camera system saves videos for 30 days. It’s been 31 days since I had to say goodbye to the very best cat. The last grainy video of her is officially gone 😥

How and where we spend our money is incredibly powerful—and political. Here is my Gift Guide with an Agenda - A shopping list that makes the world better. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Five things that give me hope: 1. Solutions journalism 2. Robin 3. Restricting maps ruling 4. Small wins in November 5. Scabies open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Sometimes the things we are already doing are exactly the things that need to be done. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Sometimes the things we are already doing are exactly the things that need to be done. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Pear season ❤️

Grief is love looking for a place to land substack.com/@someoneshou...

My favorite kind of festival

Grief is love looking for a place to land substack.com/@someoneshou...

Five things that give me hope this month. 1. Science 2. Richard Pan 3. Vegetables 4. Local elections 5. Cleveland Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Five things that give me hope this month. 1. Science 2. Richard Pan 3. Vegetables 4. Local elections 5. Cleveland Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

The seasons have shifted and so must our advocacy. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

The seasons have shifted and so must our advocacy. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

I’m trying something new! Small actions, big impact. Five minute actions for people who are tired of being told to “call your legislator” open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

I’m trying something new! Small actions, big impact. Five minute actions for people who are tired of being told to “call your legislator” open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Sometimes activists use megaphones… but sometimes they make bracelets.

We will get through this. Five things that give me hope right now. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

We will get through this. Five things that give me hope right now. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Sometimes activists use megaphones… but sometimes they make bracelets.

We can’t stay silent attempting not to rock the boat when the ship is sinking.

We can’t stay silent attempting not to rock the boat when the ship is sinking.

School shootings are optional. But we have to work together to end them. One step you can take today open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

School shootings are optional. But we have to work together to end them. One step you can take today open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

The next time someone asks the question, “Are you ever afraid?” —for your safety? —for your kids? I will be ready. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Any one else feel like their emotions cannot keep up with the news cycle? open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

I realized, I do want this to break me. I want to let my heart shatter in a million pieces and leave them to lay awhile, strewn across the floor. open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Reading is resistance open.substack.com/pub/laurenga...

Thoughts on protesting with my girls someoneshoulddosomething.substack.com/p/im-not-a-p...

Thoughts on protesting with my girls someoneshoulddosomething.substack.com/p/im-not-a-p...

I want to see your signs and crowds and hear your songs, #NoKings!

Stay safe ❤️

The actions we take (or don’t take) right now, are the ones that matter most. Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/someones...

The actions we take (or don’t take) right now, are the ones that matter most. Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/someones...

We do not need to know the destination. We just need to take the next right step. someoneshoulddosomething.substack.com/p/trajectory

Parents want what’s best for their kids. But sometimes, what’s best for your kid is protecting everyone else’s. open.substack.com/pub/someones...

Thoughts this week on Mother's Day and "Parental Choice" open.substack.com/pub/someones...

Medicaid is about to make a crash landing… And it’s not ”just poor kids” on the plane. open.substack.com/pub/someones...

I've been writing lately. Weekly thoughts on medicine, policy, and parenting. substack.com/@someoneshou...

Lately I feel as though I am perpetually running from a bear. This strategy doesn’t work. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

Feeling guilty does not help anyone. It does not move anything forward. No one benefits just because we feel bad. So we have to let that nonsense go. And then do something else. open.substack.com/pub/someones...

Gun violence impacts us in obvious ways but also, I worry, in insidious ways we can’t even begin to understand open.substack.com/pub/someones...

If no one disagrees with you, you are not actually saying anything.

🧯 Apropos of everything... How to write an OpED 📝 Helpful guidance by @renkate.bsky.social in @jhospmedicine.bsky.social 🔗 Article link in the next post. @socpedresearch.bsky.social @societyhospmed.bsky.social @pidsociety.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social

I write sometimes. substack.com/@someoneshou...

Had a blast seeing old friends, making new friends & sharing my story at Dell Children’s in Austin today! 🥰 Someone you know is suffering silently Commonly 1/4 women physicians is sited to have infertility Recently, that number might be 1/3 😱 We can help each other! @lifeandpicu.bsky.social

I’m new here and learning the ropes. Who do I need to follow for child health policy and advocacy?