Earlier this summer our team had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of Barefoot Books, the publishers of the Rosco and Ivy series. This series has quickly become an office favorite, and we were thrilled to get a chance to see some more titles that will be available soon. These sturdy board books, written for children aged 2-4, […]
Matthew Roach is an experienced risk management professional at Bristol County Savings Bank. As a member of the Board at Reach Out and Read Rhode Island, he provides expertise in risk management and governance. In his free time, you can find Matt hiking and gardening with his wife.
Victor Valliere is an experienced Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill in downtown Providence. A lifelong believer in the power of giving back, Victor’s passion for philanthropy and helping others has been shaped by the support and opportunities he has received throughout his life. As a member of the Board of Directors for Reach Out & […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its media recommendations, shifting the focus from limiting screen-time hours to thinking about how digital media affects children’s overall development. Instead of counting the minutes or hours that children spend on screen, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has taken a broader perspective, recognizing that digital technology is […]
Screens are an ever-increasing part of our lives and an easy way to keep children entertained. While our digital world is expanding, so is our understanding that shared reading is far more beneficial for children than screens. Technology, no matter how sophisticated, cannot replicate the reciprocal exchange of human relationships that are the foundation for healthy brain development and strong early relationships. We can see the power […]
How do you make reading a part of a daily routine when your little one is always on the move? When we picture reading to children, we might picture our little ones snuggled in our lap quietly listening to the soothing sound of our voice, but we all know life with toddlers is hardly quiet. Their […]