By Nicole
For families with little ones who are patients of Sterling Lyon Pediatrics or Manitoba Clinic, some visits to the doctor now include a conversation about literacy – and a children’s book to take home. These Winnipeg clinics have recently joined the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation’s new Early Words/Premiers mots program. “We are passionate about literacy,” said Dr. […]
By Nicole
We spoke with CBC Radio stations from across the country to spread the word about Read On Canada! this summer. Here is a link to our CEO Ariel Siller’s interview with CBC London Morning.
By Nicole
A recently released position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) urges physicians and other healthcare providers to incorporate early literacy in their daily practice. The statement’s principal author, Dr. Alyson Shaw, recently sat down with CPS’s Francine Charbonneau to talk about why early literacy and healthcare go hand in hand. We are pleased to […]
By Nicole
April 30, 2020 – Being isolated with little ones can be a challenge, particularly when the days are filled with anxiety and uncertainty as they are during the global pandemic. Many families are feeling pressure to maximize the time and enrich their children’s learning. It can be overwhelming. To offer a helping hand, our CEO, Ariel […]