Throughout the Mahoning Valley, children are boosting their vocabulary and reading skills thanks to a critical literacy development program. Reach Out and Read is a national program dedicated to promoting early literacy and school readiness in children ages 6 months to 5 years. Reach Out and Read focuses on helping children grow by incorporating books […]
Reading can help children with every chapter in their lives – (VIDEO)
A story before bedtime – or anytime – always has a happy ending for parents and children alike, and there’s research to back it up. In this Children’s Channel video, Heidi Kline, the Reach Out and Read Coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses school readiness, bonding and other benefits to sharing a story with a […]
Showering expectant moms with knowledge, safety tips
Akron Children’s collaborated with Safe Kids Summit County and Summit County Public Health to present the 2nd Annual Baby Shower for high-risk expectant mothers recently.
Reach Out and Read program prescribes books
The Reach Out and Read program gives children a new, age-appropriate book at every well visit
Books galore as Akron Children’s celebrates ‘Read Across America Day’
Going to the doctor for a check-up was a special experience for sick and healthy children alike at Akron Children’s pediatrician offices on Friday. They each received a new book to keep and many enjoyed a special story time with librarians from the local library.
Pizza Hut donates 500 books to Akron Children’s
On Nov. 15, representatives from Pizza Hut® delivered something other than pizza for the patients at Akron Children’s Hospital. At both the Akron and Mahoning Valley campuses, Akron Children’s hosted a BOOK IT!® Big Book Giveaway where Hallrich Inc., Pizza Hut’s local franchisee, donated 500 books to children at the hospital. The books will be […]
