Blog for Parents

If you’ve always been inclined towards pediatrics and you’ve been in the field….a while, it might be difficult to realize how many folks need training to read to their child, especially if that child needs more language support than typical. I tell many of my parents that one of their primary “homework” activities is reading aloud and not just for the preschool years.  I have a handout I give with explanations of why books and consistent reading aloud is so critical to school success.  Among other things it: Builds joint attention Build vocabulary Creates expectations for sequences and typical story