On October 1, Reach Out and Read NW was pleased to welcome Washington State Representative Lisa Parshley and Kevin Snow (on behalf of Representative Beth Doglio) to South Sound Pediatrics. During the visit, clinic staff talked about the importance of the children’s book as a tool to model, mentor and connect with families during routine […]
Collaboration will put “powerful tools directly into the hands of families, nurturing connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning from the very start.” Barefoot Books, an award-winning independent children’s publisher, has been selected as a preferred vendor for Reach Out and Read, the national nonprofit redefining early childhood health and literacy by integrating reading into pediatric care. […]
Reach Out and Read was pleased to welcome Washington State Senator Claire Wilson, longtime champion of children and families to Pediatrics Northwest, Federal Way on Wednesday September 10. Senator Wilson saw first-hand how clinicians and families coming together over shared reading sparks healthy relationships and early literacy in a two-generation approach. Reach Out and Read […]
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 […]
At Reach Out and Read Northwest, our commitment to children and families has never wavered. We have worked with Washington’s pediatric clinicians to incorporate shared reading into well-child visits for nearly three decades. Our evidence-based model supports early brain development, fosters strong parent-child bonds, and lays the foundation for long-term school and life success. As […]
BREAKDOWN OF SESSIONS *Reach Out and Read National has applied to designate this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Why Attend? Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your impact.Register today and help us […]
Senator Patrick Diegnan learned about New Jersey’s nonprofit Reach Out and Read program during a visit to Edison Health on Monday. The senator enjoyed the opportunity to read a short picture book to young patients and experienced firsthand the benefits of the program. Based on the national Reach Out and Read model, the program fosters […]
A new, peer-reviewed study in Academic Pediatrics demonstrates the impact of Reach Out and Read, a program leading the way in supporting healthy early parent-child relationships through shared reading. The research, which includes more than 100,000 survey responses, shows that parents/caregivers exposed to the Reach Out and Read program are significantly more likely to read […]
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 […]