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With New CEO at the Helm, Reach Out and Read Poised to Transform Early Learning, Healthy Relationships for Millions of Families
35-year-old nonprofit taps national leader Dr. Lynette M. Fraga to accelerate mission, scale impact, advance equity, and strengthen families. Reach Out and Read, the nationally recognized nonprofit redefining pediatric care and strengthening families through early literacy, has named Dr. Lynette M. Fraga, Ph.D., its new Chief Executive Officer. Her leadership marks a defining moment for […]
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“Oh we love books,” said a four-year-old Reach Out and Read recipient during her little brother’s well-child check, just after both were given Reach Out and Read books. She then voraciously proceeded to dive into her book excitedly. Her 18-month-old brother observed and copied her actions and excitement. His exuberant mirroring of her actions reminded […]
Sophie is two years old, and she is learning 2-4 new words a day. Sophie’s favorite word as a 2-year-old might be “no” but you never hear her say “no” when her dad scoops her up into his lap along with her favorite book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, for reading time. These moments cuddled together […]
Grandparents can play a unique and significant role in nurturing the health and wellbeing of a child. A grandparent provides unconditional love and connection that is often nurtured in the same way the grandparent built the relationship with their own son or daughter – through treasured moments spent reading together. The simple act of reading […]
“To thrive, flourish, and reach their full potential, all children need the positive childhood experiences afforded by safe, stable and nurturing relationships.” – Dr. Andrew Garner, MD, PhD, FAAP What were the factors that led the AAP to revise the 2012 toxic stress report now? In a decade, we have seen significant changes regarding the […]
I was recently speaking with one of our Reach Out and Read medical champions who mentioned how much she “loves giving out a book” during her youngest patients’ check-ups. It was clear, as it so often is, how joyful this experience is, not only for the clinician but for the families who get to “take […]