Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pediatricians should serve as a model for parents, demonstrating how to make shared reading an interactive ...

Did you know that the simple act of sharing bedtime stories together can change the trajectory of a child’s future? The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the power of this interaction, and ...

“Is your baby smiling at you?” “Has your baby started crawling?” “Are they babbling?” “Can they wave and play peek-a-boo?” These are the questions I frequently ask parents of my patients as I observe ...

What nurtures a child’s holistic development? How can we address the cognitive overload and parent-child disconnect of the ...

We’ve heard a lot about the science of reading this year. The term appeared 600-plus times in Education Week’s 2023 coverage alone. Clearly, readers are interested in this topic, which refers to ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guiding parents to have pretend play and read aloud with their babies increased parental support of their children's cognitive development and academic skills ...

High levels of total screen time in young Canadian children are associated with lower reading and math test scores in elementary school, new research suggested. Screen behavior patterns are ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Dothan Pediatric Clinic proudly joins Reach Out and Read-Alabama’s 16th annual Rx for Summer Reading campaign. The screen-free event will be on Thursday July 17, from 2:00-4:00 PM ...