“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?…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasizes the latest research showing the significance of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships as a protective buffer against the biological harms of toxic stress on children – as well as a key toward building resilience – in an updated policy statement.…
Reach Out and Read is thrilled to officially welcome Mark Del Monte and Lilly deSouza Burr to the National Board of Directors.
Mark is the CEO/Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mark has for many years been a strong supporter and advocate of Reach Out and Read.
Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Jay Berkelhamer brought the Reach Out and Read program to the University of Chicago pediatric outpatient clinic. The Reach Out and Read program was in its infancy much like the young patients it serves, and, through implementing the model, Dr.…