Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4559 alignleft" src="http://wp.mnaap.org/wp-lib/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-9.31.52 AM-208x300.png" alt="" width="193" height="278" srcset="http://wp.mnaap.org/wp-lib/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-9.31.52 AM-208x300.png 208w, http://wp.mnaap.org/wp-lib/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-9.31.52 AM.png 225w" sizes="(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px" />I recently read an article in the New York Times about an account on X (formerly known as Twitter) where a child policy consultant, with a background in early childhood, comments about child development. The account posts videos from public social media accounts with commentary on developmental milestones as well as the fascinating learning that babies and young children are doing every day. From language skills to social connections to the importance of play (instead of screens), the videos highlight what every pediatrician knows-that kids are amazing!


The videos shared in the article are so good in so many ways. Equally important is the commentary about what skills you can nurture or just to recognize your child’s unique ability to learn by curiosity and how much is gained from human-to-human connection.



The videos are such good examples of everyday interactions. Many of them capture the exact moment of realization; the second the child accomplishes the “thing”, whether reciprocal verbalization, overcoming their fear of jumping into water or getting the strawberry piece onto the spoon and into their mouths.



As a bonus, the videos show experiences that don’t require fancy educational toys. Many of the videos are of parents/grandparents/aunties/uncles spending time with a baby or young child talking, singing or reading to them. I’m sure you experience and probably model these strengths for families every day in your offices. The article, X account and accompanying videos remind me, yet again, of the tremendous privilege and joy it is to work with children and their families. The trust and relationships that each of us builds, over many years, is what makes the practice of pediatrics the best.



<a href="https://x.com/DanWuori/status/1764282393634988091">Watch the video here. </a>

Word from the President: Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP

<div id="attachment_3918" style="width: 160px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://www.mnaap.org/word-from-the-president-eileen-crespo-md-faap/dr-eileen-crespo/" rel="attachment wp-att-3918"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3918" class="wp-image-3918 size-thumbnail" src="http://www.mnaap.org/wp-lib/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dr.-Eileen-Crespo-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Dr. Eileen Crespo, MNAAP President</div>
Autumn anxiety is a term I heard recently. It is the feeling of upheaval that comes when shifting from a relaxed, carefree summer mode to the many changes that come with fall, such as back-to-school, cooler weather, and a fuller and more hectic schedule of events and activities.
I’ve had a few friends and colleagues undergo significant shifts recently. Some are just cutting back on their schedules and some are making radical changes to their lives and careers. It is a good reminder of the saying, “The only constant in life is change.” 
As physicians, we not only adapt to change, but we help our patients and families navigate adjustments as well. Sometimes they are undergoing a developmental shift in their child or teen; other times they may be coping with the news of a diagnosis that feels like it came out of nowhere.
I believe it is our reaction to change that makes it feel better or worse. In situations where we cannot alter our circumstances, we have power over our emotional response. That control can give us a sense of confidence or peace as we move through the change.
I hope as we head into the fall months, you don’t have a case of autumn anxiety, but if you do, know that you are not alone. If your feelings are more than a reaction to a change of pace or the new season, please seek support. We have a list of physician resources at www.mnaap.org/physician-burnout-recommended-reading-and-resource-list/ and you can also contact your employer to discuss how help is available to you. 
Here’s to managing the ups and downs of this crazy roller coaster of life we’re all on.
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Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP
MNAAP President

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Pediatric Physician

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BC/BE Pediatrician

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Communications Manager at the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP). This part-time, remote role is a unique opportunity for a communications professional with at least five years of experience, who is passionate about advancing child health through advocacy, education, and special projects.

Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP Updates

Word from the President: Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP

Word from the President: Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP