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2024 Summer Reading Blog 2

Summer Routines and Books We Love

June 27, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to start a reading routine with young children and the benefits will last long after those beach days are over. Besides being the perfect pastime on a hot day, reading with young children can help strengthen child-caregiver bonds and build cognitive and emotional skills crucial for school success. Early Relationships […]

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RORRI Lunch and Learn

February 8, 2024

Wednesday, February 7th we had the pleasure to present a lunch and learn to the medical students at The Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. The relationship was formed last summer when a second-year medical student visited our office and interviewed our Education Coordinator, Karen Kemp, for a project as part of his […]

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Racheal Briggs

RORRI Welcomes New Staff Member!

December 9, 2023

Welcome Rachel Briggs, our new Community Engagement Specialist! Rachel is a dedicated educator, committed to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. She serves as a passionate Parent Leader, tirelessly working to ensure that children’s rights and well-being are protected. Rachel is unwavering in her commitment to empowering children throughout their lifespan and […]

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RORRI Welcomes New Board Member!

December 7, 2023

Keyondra is a dedicated registered medical assistant with a passion for pediatrics. Her decade-long commitment to working with children, coupled with her pursuit of becoming a registered nurse, reflects her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of young ones. Currently working at Atlantic Pediatrics in Cranston, Keyondra’s experience extends beyond the […]

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RI Library

What is one of the best gifts you can give a child this season? The priceless experience of reading, bonding, and connecting.

December 4, 2023

Reading to a child is a gift that can fit any budget.  Connecting with a child through reading does not have to cost anything. Local libraries provide a treasure trove of books year-round. Any person who lives in Rhode Island is eligible for a library card for use at all statewide public libraries.  Here is […]

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What is one of the best gifts you can give a child this season? Help manage their big emotions through reading .

December 4, 2023

A shared reading routine can help children regulate their bodies and emotions.  If you have ever attended a celebration with a young child, you know that fun and excitement can quickly turn into tears or a tantrum. Young children are learning to handle big feelings and emotions and language to express what is going on […]

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