We know healthcare providers already have a lot on their plates. The Canadian Paediatric Society and Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation have sought the advice of busy clinicians who incorporate early literacy counseling in their practices. Find visuals, videos and sample conversation-starters to help you strike up short, but natural and meaningful conversations about early literacy and supporting a baby’s brain development with the families you work with, right from the time of their child’s birth.

Early Words/Premiers mots Early Literacy Conversation Guide

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Canadian Paediatric Society: Early Literacy Promotion, A Guide for Clinicians

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Reach Out and Read Training Video: Short Visit Training Video

See firsthand how a pediatrician who is part of the Reach Out and Read Program in the U.S. counsels a mother on early literacy during the baby’s two-month appointment.

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Harvard Center on the Developing Child: 5 steps for brain-building serve and return

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