(Addison County Independent)
By Dr. Elizabeth Coogan
One of my favorite times of day as a parent is curling up with my kids to read to them at bedtime. In addition to being a rare time in our busy lives when we can have a quiet moment together, this routine helps ensure that my kids are exposed to books and language every day.…
(The Daily Item)
Gov. Maura Healey visited Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) to learn about the Reach Out and Read program, which aims to promote early childhood literacy and language development among pediatric patients during well child visits from birth to 5-years-old.…
(Advocate Aurora Health)
The American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals’ Power Play Foundation has generously committed to donating $15,000 to expand Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha’s Reach Out and Read program. This program promotes childhood literacy and health development and is supported by trusted pediatricians who give their time, talents and expertise to help parents prepare their children for success in school and life.…
(FOX 17)
A Michigan program is working to expose children to language and increase literacy as early as birth.
Reach Out and Read, a program of Ready for School, provides books to help families build a personal library with their babies.…
Reach Out and Read Wisconsin is excited to announce the launch of its Mirrors & Windows initiative in April. The goal with this initiative is to ensure that every child has access to books that reflect the rich tapestry of experiences and identities that represent the families across the state.…
(25News)
“The nice thing about this [Reach Out and Read] program is it’s actually 30 years old, which means they’ve done quite a few research projects to show its impact. For families that participate in this program, the parents are 2.5 times more likely to read to their children, and the children actually have significantly higher receptive and expressive language scores.”…
(Pediatric Meltdown)
Are Your Kids Being Left Behind in the Literacy Race? Find Out How Equitable Access to Reading Can Change the Game! Every child deserves a fair start in life, but the stark reality is that not every youngster is on an even playing field when it comes to early literacy.…
Rose Gharabeilou first became familiar with Reach Out and Read when she visited ThedaCare Physicians at Encircle Health in Appleton for her 6 month to-5-year-old well-child visits. It was during these visits that the now 10-year-old found an added joy in reading.…
(All About Books)
“Science has told us for many years that learning begins from birth — so let’s choose books that support shared book reading right from the start … It’s about offering choices for parents and caregivers that they’ll enjoy reading aloud, creating opportunities for loving interactions, and strengthening that all-important relationship for years to come.”…
(LIVE! IN THE BAY)
Executive Director of Reach Out and Read Bay Area Artavia Berry joined host Olivia Horton to chat about their mission to help promote literacy and the importance of diversity in children’s books.
“The premise of our work is to promote early relational health as well as early reading using pediatricians as our primary partner,” Artavia said.…