๐ A new chapter begins: Dr. Lynette Fraga steps in as our CEO today! Shaped by her Mexican heritage, military upbringing, and a family of educators and social workers, sheโs committed to equity, service, and centering lived experiences in all she does.
Welcome, Dr. Fraga! ๐
Should kids read stories about death and suffering? On this #RORPodcast, host @navsaria and @nytimes Book Review Editor Sadie Stein examine how fairy tales offer containers of "controlled scariness" โ helping children build emotional resilience through literature. ๐ชฆโค๏ธโ๐ฉน
From traumatic classroom tears to essential childhood reading: On this #RORPodcast, @nytimes Book Review Editor Sadie Stein illuminates why dark fairy tales matter for young readers and explores Hans Christian Andersenโs impact: https://t.co/ITzdWFAmnF.
๐โ๏ธ Looking for fresh reads to add to your winter rotation? @Scholastic shares a roundup of new childrenโs books โ from board books to big-kid favorites, perfect for read alouds and cozy days.
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โ๏ธ ๐ Winter weather ahead = more time to read together. Reach Out and Readโs Winter Booklist celebrates seasonal moments that help children build language, imagination, and connection โ one story at a time. ๐
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๐๐ฌ Yet another study shows what Reach Out and Read has long known: Early exposure to diverse books helps young children build language, critical thinking, and understanding of the world โ laying the foundation for learning from the very start.
https://t.co/IHXxAKnyUS
Midwest Dairy, @DairyWest , and Reach Out and Read are helping families build healthy bodies and curious minds. ๐ฅ๐ Through our collaboration, books and nutrition guidance are reaching families at pediatric visits โ turning everyday moments into lifelong learning.
Playing with babies isnโt just joyful โ it can boost momsโ mental well-being and ease postnatal stress. ๐ง ๐ A new study found regular play helped reduce postnatal depression, strengthen bonds, and build babiesโ language, attention, and curiosity. ๐ถโจ
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New research confirms what many families feel: Financial stress can make it harder to engage with young children.
When strain rises, conversation drops โ and when support grows, meaningful back-and-forth that fuels early language grows too. ๐ถ๐ฌ
https://t.co/FmgR0fme88
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that justice and opportunity are built through everyday actions. This #MLKDay, we honor his legacy by remembering that equity begins early โ through relationships, reading, and moments of connection that help children thrive. ๐๐
Pediatricians agree: Shared reading builds young brains โ something you can literally see on brain scans โ and the โmagicโ matters just as much, strengthening the bond between caregiver and child. Simple moments. Beautiful science. Lasting impact. ๐ง ๐
Baby babbling isnโt just cute โ itโs powerful. New research shows those early sounds help shape brain development and communication skills. Talking back and forth with your baby truly matters. ๐ง ๐ถ
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Looking for practical ways to read with your little ones โ even from birth? ๐ Our own Dr. Ruby Dey shares simple tips for shared reading from newborns through toddlers.
https://t.co/FAu3hqLxHH
Early experiences matter. New @APA research highlights how nurturing relationships and supportive environments in early childhood help shape lifelong mental health.
https://t.co/uKm0HTAgCF
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, @ReachOutReadGA Dr. Terri McFadden reflects on how supporting children and families from the start moves us closer to Dr. Kingโs vision.
https://t.co/JFwVOz0glN
When authors Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang saw reading rates decline, they took action. Their new podcast, StoryKind, aims to spark curiosity and conversation โ and bring kids back to stories. ๐
Weโll be tuning in starting Jan. 19. ๐ง
https://t.co/8D2MJa4sIJ
Major progress is being made in early care, development, and family support for babies and caregivers, @zerotothree reports. Encouraging momentum โ and a reminder that smart, early investments make a lasting difference. ๐ถ๐
https://t.co/vCsfmG4LEu
Reach Out and Read, in action: books and shared reading guidance. ๐
Research shows these shared moments strengthen relationships, support early learning, and are linked to better health outcomes for children.
How does @TheAtlanticPR - a magazine known for covering national affairs -
curate picture books? They tackle a century of tiny readers' BIG literature.
Join host @navsaria and editor Emma Sarappo to discuss "65 Essential
Children's Books": https://t.co/ITzdWFAmnF.
Proof that early experiences matter from day one: Research shows a brain network linked to social behavior is already active at birth, shaping how children connect and communicate later in life.
https://t.co/cKjNEj4xu6
Healthy early relationships start with reading.
In the first months of life, hearing a trusted voice and sharing a book helps babies build a sense of safety and connection. These early bonds support a child's mental health for years to come.
Small moments. Lifelong impact. ๐๐