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"As a pediatrician, I interact with children and families every day and have witnessed firsthand the influence that lawmakers have on child health and wellness. From school nutrition programs and paid family leave to violence prevention and environmental health, policy decisions at the local, state, and federal level have a profound impact on our children's lives," wrote Shannon Brockman in an Op-Ed in the October 8 Orlando Sentinel.

"Through the #VoteKids campaign, led by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), pediatricians are using their voices to speak for children at the ballot box and encouraging others to do the same. In September, the AAP released its Blueprint for Children, which outlines policy recommendations to promote healthy children by supporting secure families, building strong communities, and ensuring that the U.S. remains a world leader in caring for its children. As our most enduring and vulnerable legacy, our nation's children must be at the center of policy discussions and deliberations at all levels of government. A thoughtful approach to optimum child development is the single best investment in the future that this country can make.

"On Nov. 8, we must use our vote to elect leaders in state legislatures and governors' offices, in Congress and in the White House, who are committed to investing in programs and policies that keep our children, families, and communities safe and healthy."

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