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The numbers are in, and our impact is more visible than ever—90% of all U.S. children 5 and under have had a well-child visit in the last year. Reach Out and Read has the potential to reach and positively impact every single one of them, beginning at birth. During these routine medical checkups, Reach Out and Read clinicians do more than put books in the hands of children who may not have them. These trusted providers also give parents guidance about using shared reading to engage with their children, strengthening early relationships and bolstering early literacy. By integrating our evidence-based model into pediatric care and providing the tools and encouragement families need to read aloud together, we an transform pediatric care practices, foster healthy families, and build vital early language and literacy skills, giving children of all backgrounds and means a better start to life. #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping baby and there are steps every caregiver can take to ensure that their sweet baby is also safe while sleeping. According to the Academy of American Pediatrics, all caregivers should follow these tips for infant safe sleep: 1. Place baby on his or her back for all sleep times. 2. Use a firm sleep surface like a mattress. 3. Keep soft bedding such as blankets, pillows, and bumper pads out of baby's sleep area. 4. Have your baby share your room, not your bed. #kidstalkcac #guidancecentermi #childrensadvocacycenters #nonprofit #children #advocacy #therapy #forensicinterview #medical #traumainformed #childcentered #detroit #southgatemi #waynecountymi #michigan #trauma #healing #resilience #support #donate #mission #endchildabuse⁠ #safesleep #infants

An early heart defect diagnosis can help to save lives, but it is important to know that the surgeries and treatments that many children endure are not a cure. Children with heart defects, especially those with complex CHDs, will require ongoing care with cardiologists, and potentially other specialized professionals such as physical therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, transplant teams, and more. These medical teams are an important part of the child's health care and help to keep an eye out for potential complications. We would like to acknowledge all of the amazing individuals who help to keep our heart warriors healthy, including the heart parents who spend countless hours caring for these amazing children and taking them to all of their appointments. To help more babies receive their early CHD diagnosis, donate today and consider becoming a monthly donor. https://lnkd.in/eSX63QYv #CHD #CHDAwareness #TinyHeartsCan #1in100 #medicalProfessionals #careTeam #PhysicalTherapist #SpeechPathologist #SocialWorkers #Transplant #heartmom #heartdad #appointments #healthcare #health #Cardiologist #Cardiology #pediatrics #heartwarrior #heart #children #kids #childcare #doctors #medicine #nonprofit #Alberta #family

Reach Out and Read has always known that reading together helps to forge lasting, meaningful connections between caregiver and child. More and more, the evidence is clear: This time is not just special and joyous — it’s life changing. A growing body of research shows shared reading impacts tar more than language and early literacy; it helps to build bonds, foster social-emotional development, and can even buffer the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Based on this evidence, we have updated our model and launched a strategic, five-year rollout of Building Connections Begins at Birth. As this new program expands, medical providers will be trained to emphasize the importance of introducing reading, singing, and talking with babies right from birth. They’ll offer this strategic guidance and provide books during an infant’s first four-child well visits, newborn to 5-month, rather than beginning at the 6-month mark. #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #Literacy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

It’s National Nonprofit Day! Check out these fun ways you can support us today💙📚✨ #NationalNonprofitDay #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

From hurricanes and disasters to human-made hazards and mass injury events (and everything in between), disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. And when it comes to saving lives, pediatric care is often overlooked. That's what Pediatric Disaster Centers of Excellence (PDCOE) like the Gulf 7 - Pediatric Disaster Network (G7), Region V for Kids COE, and Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) are here for. We're on a mission to prepare healthcare professionals, support families, and coordinate hospitals for the worst. Join us in creating a safety and support network for children in crisis. We're here. We're ready. #PDCOE #Pediatrics #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyManagement

It’s National Children’s Book Week! Celebrate by sharing your favorite books from childhood with your own kids. One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a love of reading, which sets them up for a lifetime of success. What children’s books will you be reading this week?📚❤️🩺 #NationalChildrensBookWeek #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

Strong foundations through the power of shared reading.📚✍️❤️ Recent research shows that parents and caregivers with access to Reach Out and Read are significantly more likely to read with their children every day! To find the Reach Out and Read Georgia site nearest you, please visit our website. #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

The greatest gift parents can give their children is a love of reading! Starting at birth, reading with children puts them on a path to success. Spending time together while reading aloud helps to create strong parent-child bonds and promotes healthy brain development. #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #EarlyLiteracy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth

What a special day for literacy! Today is International Children’s Book Day AND National Children’s Picture Book Day. Celebrate with us by taking the time to read with your child today and creating a lifetime love of literacy!📚✨🤍 #ReachOutAndRead #ReachOutAndReadGA #Literacy #Pediatrics #Education #MakingMomentsMatter #Nonprofit #Give #Donate #Books #BuildingConnectionsBeginsatBirth #InternationalChildrensBookDay #NationalChildrensPictureBookDay