NICU Heroes Episode 18: The Benefits of Reading Aloud in the NICU
Guest: Guest: Dawn Yu Renwick, NICU Nurse, Author/ Illustrator of Dog Coats
In this episode:
- What are the benefits of reading aloud in the NICU for your baby?
- How does reading aloud to your baby in the NICU benefit you as a parent?
- As a NICU parent, how do I overcome the intimidation of reading aloud in the NICU?
Purchase your copy of Dog Coats on Amazon.
More information about read-aloud in NICUs at babieswithbooks.org.
This episode is not eligible for CEUs.
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