Discover the transformative impact of reading and storytelling on the emotional well-being of children and their caregivers in this captivating episode.

Meet Callee Boulware, the Regional Director for Reach Out and Read (ROR) since 2001. Reach Out and Read’s mission is to make reading a daily joy for families. With a network of over 425 programs, Callee and her team have touched the lives of 290,000 children, empowering families with the resources to foster positive emotional development through reading and storytelling.

Join us as we hear from Alejandro, a resilient father inspired by his own life challenges to leave a lasting legacy for his son by authoring "Noah’s Space Ark," a bilingual (Spanish and English) children’s book.

Don't miss the highlight of the episode, an animated "Read Out Loud" session with Alejandro, bringing the magical world of "Noah’s Space Ark" to life.

Highlights:

5:43- It's never too soon to start reading to your child

12:48-What is the Reach Out and Read model?

20:38- Learn tips to make reading an enjoyable habit for your kids

25:49- Explore reading as a powerful tool for strengthening child-caregiver bonds

40:23- Experience the joy of storytelling with Alejandro's "Read Out Loud" session.

Resources:

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More info on the benefits of reading with young children

Follow the Author's Instagram: @noahs.space.ark

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A Flourishing Start Podcast is hosted by the National Center for Youth Law and supported through a grant from the Resilience Effect, a philanthropic initiative of Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.