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The following testimonials are from pediatricians, parents, and children:
"Giving out a book has become one of the most important, tangible and joyous part of my daily routine as a pediatrician. Nothing can compare to how much fun it is to watch a child's face light up when you hand them a book. It's cute to see the child immediately ask the parent to read to them. It's pure satisfaction to see that same child later reading their new book themselves. That's because you can tell that the parents really take what you encourage to heart, and go home and read to their kids. As Xochi, a 5-year-old girl in my practice said 'Books can take me to far away places'. Books are fun for anyone who is involved, the kids, parents, nurses, volunteers and even us doctors!"
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- Ingrid Martinez-Andree, MD |
"Books are part of our lives. We read at bedtime, in waiting rooms, and whenever we just want sometime to cuddle together. Having a doctor give a book to my children shows them just how important reading is."
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- Brenda Wells, Mother of 3-year-old and newborn |
"At my girls’ doctor’s office there are always books in the waiting area and the exam rooms and Dr Solomon likes to ask the girls what they are reading. It has really helped relax my younger daughter who is always afraid of getting a shot when I take her to
the doctor."
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- Jane Murray, Mother of girls ages 8 and 10 |
"Michael (age 10) does not like to read; he’d rather be watching TV or playing games games on the computer. It really helps when someone besides me or his teacher encourages him to read."
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- Cathy Rowland, Mother of 4 |
"A mother of a 4-year-old boy recently shared with me how receiving books and guidance from her pediatrician changed her life. She had been reading to her young son the same way that she'd been read to as child—telling her son to sit down and be quiet and listen. The mother was frustrated when instead of listening quietly he would interrupt or not pay attention. From her son's pediatrician, the mother learned that it was all right for the child to ask questions, to ask him questions while reading, and to discuss what they were reading while they were reading it. Their whole relationship around books changed. Now they look forward to sharing books together
and it is happy time for both."
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- Rachel Walker, Coalition leader for ROR, Washington, DC |
"One of the reasons my kids love coming to their doctor’s appointments is because they love receiving great books!"
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- Dennisse Reyes, mother of two, Providence, RI |
"I love using books as a developmental assessment tool during clinic visits. I allow the children to help choose their own which helps them feel invested in the book and look forward to reading after the visit. I also encourage parents to read with their children, as the experience can prove to be an invaluable opportunity to open lines of communication as various themes and issues are broached. The warm bond that develops with reading together is a gift in itself, not only to parents and their children, but also to us pediatricians observing over time!"
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- Naba Sharif, MD |
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