Reach Out and Read

Building Early Literacy Into Clinical Life

Epic, the most-widely used electronic health record system, recently made changes to their EMR that smooths the process of documentation and reporting around Reach Out an

Fossils and Families: What Paleoanthropolgy Can Tell Us About Relationships

What can fossils — yes, fossils! — tell us about the history of shared parental care and infant helplessness? Jeremy DeSilva, an Endowed Professor of Archaeology, Paleont

Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters

Whether man-made or naturally-occurring, chances are children will be exposed to some level of trauma at some point. How we regard these situations and recognize the prot

Playmakers: The Creators of Modern American Childhood

The 20th Century was a time of unparalleled industry, creativity, innovation, and reach in the toy industry. Michael Kimmel, a SUNY distinguished professor emeritus and a

Stories as Guides Through Darkness and Wonder

Can fear and enchantment be two sides of the same coin?  How can stories help children navigate through darkness and wonder?  Maria Tatar, the John L. Loeb Research Profe

Understanding the FAN: A Clinical Approach to Relationship-Building

We often understand why building strong relationships in pediatric clinical care is important, but the details of how matter.  Linda Gilkerson, PhD, Founder and Executive

The Shock and Beauty of Early Parenthood

What does it mean to be "enough" as a parent, caregiver, or professional?  Where is my "maternal instinct" if I don't feel an instant bond? How do fathers come to feel li

The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom

She's the most influential person you may never have heard of.   A new book, Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Chil

Overinvested: The Emotional Economy of Modern Parenting

When, why, and how did we decide as a society to dedicate all our parenting resources to the "human capitalization of children"—and at what cost? Nina Bandelj, Chancellor

"Rebellion 1776"

Commemorating America 250, we asked author Laurie Halse Anderson to join us to discuss Rebellion 1776, a historical fiction middle grade adventure about a girl struggling

Ordinary Magic: The Power of Resilience

Underneath every 'comeback story' is a deep well of resilience that emerges from fundamental human capabilities that are at the same time both ordinary and powerful.  Ann

On the Origin of Picky Eaters

Many families today have a child who is a "picky eater", but before the 1930's, the concept of a picky eater didn't even exist.  What's responsible?  Changes in parenting

Baby Giggles!

Baby laughs do more than just make us feel good — they actually serve a critical role in a baby's development. Dr. Gina Mireault, a developmental psychologist and profess

Books for Kids…That Adults Enjoy as Well!

Ideally, books offer something for kids and adults alike.  Chances are if you and your child are independently enjoying a book, you probably will enjoy reading that book

Practicing Pediatrics for Underserved Populations

Many pediatricians care for underserved populations, and have long recognized the inextricable links between the well-being of families and the outcomes for their childre

The Endless Appeal of Greek Mythology

It's been a few thousand years and yet Greek myths can still capture our imagination.  What makes these stories so timeless?  Katherine Marsh, an award-winning author of

The Civil Rights Story You've Never Heard Of

We're always surprised — and a little chagrined — to find a piece of history we had not yet heard about.  Author Maria Dolores Aguila joins us to talk about her new book

Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?

For a question that brings up strong feelings on both sides, try asking: Do audiobooks qualify as 'reading'? Brian Bannon, the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch L

Stress, Trauma, and Children's Minds

We know that stress and trauma uniquely affects children.  But we also know that intervening early can help reduce the associated adverse health outcomes — and that a str

The New AAP Digital Media Guidance

A child's engagement with digital media isn't just with a device or an app, but with an entire digital ecosystem.  Managing these ecosystems can be challenging enough und