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The Power of Storytelling for Families Navigating a Pandemic

In medicine, it’s often called doorknob syndrome—a family’s deepest questions come out as the visit wraps, the doctor’s hand already on the doorknob. In a recent visit, we reviewed Ava’s* growth and development, touched on all relevant age-appropriate guidance, and on all accounts discussed, she was thriving. Then, as my hand reached toward the doorknob, […]

Q&A with Dr. Amy Shriver

As a parent and pediatrician, Dr. Shriver answers COVID-19 related questions and provides personal insight into the impact of Reach Out and Read on families, communities, and society-at-large. Dr. Amy Shriver, General Pediatrician at Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic, Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Iowa, Assistant Professor of Specialty Medicine at Des Moines University […]

Too Small to Fail Donates 25,000 Books to Reach Out and Read

“A fundamental test for our country is whether or not we can make early learning available and real to all kids and families,” said Chelsea Clinton during her recent visit to Milwaukee to dedicate the Clinton Foundation’s, Too Small to Fail initiative, and the City of Milwaukee first-ever “Family Read, Play & Learn” space with […]

Improving childhood literacy, one medical visit at a time

(WellSpan Health) For Amber Reeder’s four children, going to the doctor for a checkup is more than getting an exam or a vaccination. That’s because her son and three daughters know they will leave Dr. Stephen Flack’s office with a new book from the office book nook. Dr. Flack’s practice is one of several WellSpan […]