Reach Out and Read Georgia’s Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we prepare for our next round of on-site, autism evaluations for the Lowcountry Autism Foundation, we want to share our appreciation for the opportunity to serve families who would otherwise have extreme difficulty accessing care. Our hearts are full, and we have loved getting to know this community. <3 If you are interested in supporting a Non-Profit focused on improving outcomes for autism children and their families ; consider checking out their website: https://lnkd.in/dfDQkA6d **Arti, our therapy-dog-in-training, encourages you to leave your stress at the door** #LAF #Pediatrics #IamDBP #Autism #ASD #LowcountryDBP #lowcountry #charleston #developmentaldisabilities #AccesstoCare #TravelingDBP

Coral Care Secures $1.3M to Expand Access to In-Home Pediatric Developmental Care - HIT Consultant #CoralCareSecuresFunding: Coral Care, a healthcare technology company, has raised $1.3 million in funding to enhance access to in-home pediatric developmental care. This funding will enable the company to expand its services and reach more children in need. #TheNeedforIn-HomePediatricDevelopmentalCare: Many children require developmental care to address various health issues. However, accessing these services can be challenging for families due to factors such as distance, transportation, and scheduling constraints. In-home pediatric developmental care can help overcome these barriers and provide more convenient and personalized care for children. #CoralCare'sInnovativeSolution: Coral Care offers a unique solution by leveraging technology to deliver in-home pediatric developmental care. Through their platform ai.mediformatica.com #acce #health #digital #digitalhealth #funding #maachusetts #pediatric #platform #delays #disabilities #fundinground #investors #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/42abdCG)

Don't Miss Next Week's webinar - Bringing Child Life Expertise to Children Affected By Disaster - presented by Toni Millar, MS Presentation Summary: Child Life Specialists are trained professionals who understand the developmental needs of children, how trauma may affect them, and are skilled in providing therapeutic interventions to help mitigate trauma. Child Life Specialists are employed by most US children’s hospitals to support the psychosocial needs of children undergoing surgery, new diagnoses, and medical treatments, as well as for end-of-life care. This same expertise has transferred well to supporting children and families after a disaster. This presentation will provide an overview of the Child Life profession, how the non-profit Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) deploys Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) volunteers to post-disaster sites, an overview of how CLDR/CCLS help children, the effects of trauma on children, and basic, practical tips for the audience on how to connect, communicate, and support children after disasters. This event is organized by the WADEM Pediatric Disaster Medicine Special Interest Group. Register here - https://lnkd.in/gTEqNMU4. #disasters #pediatrics #children #psychosocial #mentalhealth