According to a recent survey done by the American Psychological Association, 68% of adults in the U.S. say the election has been a serious source of anxiety in their lives.  

The truth is, stress and worry won’t change anything at this point. You’ve voted. You’ve done what you can do. Now, we must wait, and while you do, I thought I’d share something on the lighter side. 

I’ve been a pediatrician for more than 35 years. My husband and I have co-owned a pediatric practice for much of that time. You can bet I’ve heard and seen it all. One of the best parts of my job is the funny things my young patients say. Kids are unfiltered—something I love about them. They’re curious, and they’re often more aware of what’s going on than we think.

Every once in a while, a child comes into my office and says something that makes me laugh out loud. I’ve tried to record some of these so I can go back and look at them when life feels heavy. Since life is a little heavy right now, I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. Here are some of the funniest…