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Ready for Reading

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United Through Reading is proud to present Ready for Reading, dedicated to helping military families create reading routines that support family connection, help with navigating change, and build literacy skills for military children. In this podcast, you'll hear from members of military families as well as experts in the education and child development fields. Gain tips on why reading routines matter to military children, how to read to kids, and tools to help navigate military life, including our United Through Reading app.

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June 19, 2024

The Role of Books and Reading in Addressing Mental Health in Military Families

In this episode of the Ready for Reading podcast, host Penney Letrud-Samons discusses the role of literacy in the recovery journey of military personnel and their families. She is joined by award-winning author and filmmaker David Barclay Moore and licensed clinical social worker Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka LCSW, MSG.They explore the importance of promoting mental health awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding it, especially in the military community. David shares insights from his book Boyogi, which addresses invisible wounds and the need for mental wellness advocacy. Crystal discusses her journey into the mental health field and the importance of normalizing discussions about mental health. Books play a crucial role in teaching resilience and coping skills to children. They serve as mirrors, reflecting our experiences and identities, and as windows, offering glimpses into different cultures and perspectives.Reading allows children to escape, learn, and develop empathy. Books can help normalize challenges and celebrate failure, teaching children that mistakes and trials are growth opportunities. Reading also strengthens bonds between parents and children, fostering healthy relationships and connections. United Through Reading facilitates this bonding through reading, especially for military families who may be geographically separated.Resources From This Episode:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/literacy-guides/">Dollar General Literacy Foundation Guides</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/resources/">United Through Reading Literacy Resources</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/app/">Download the United Through Reading App</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/news/">Read our latest blog posts</a>Books Referenced in the Show <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/book/boyogi-how-a-wounded-family-learned-to-heal/">Boyogi </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/book/the-kissing-hand/">The Kissing Hand</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/book/the-invisible-string/">The Invisible String</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/book/night-catch/">Night Catch</a>Our Guests<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://throughthekaleidoscopetherapy.com/">Connect With Crystal </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.davidbarclaymoore.com/">Connect with David</a>How You Can Help Our Mission<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/support/">Donate to United Through Reading</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11J7D95WKUY2O?ref_=wl_share">Buy books for military families</a>UTR on Social Media<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/utr4military/">Instagram</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/unitedthroughreading">Facebook </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-through-reading/">LinkedIn</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/newslettersignup/">Subscribe to our newsletter</a>

April 1, 2024

United Through Reading’s 2024 Book for the Military Child: Ty’s Travels All Aboard

In this episode, Penny Letrud-Samons interviews Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata, the author and illustrator of the book -Ty's Travels All Aboard-, which has been selected as the 2024 Book for the Military Child, in conjunction with April’s Month of the Military Child. The Book for the Military Child unites and celebrates military children across the globe through their shared experiences. Kelly Starling Lyons is an award-winning author with over 30 children's books to her name. Niña Mata is an award-winning illustrator known for her diverse artwork.They discuss Kelly and Niña’s creative journey, the inspiration behind the book, and their feelings about Ty's Travels All Aboard being chosen for military children and their families. They also advise aspiring artists and encourage kids to find adventure through creativity. The episode highlights the importance of reading and storytelling and the impact of books on children's lives.Resources from this episode:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/literacy-guides/">Dollar General Literacy Foundation Guides</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/resources/">United Through Reading Literacy Resources</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/app/">Download the United Through Reading App</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/how-it-works/where-we-are/">How to Find a UTR Story Station</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/l0m-HGzM7QE">Watch this episode on YouTube</a>How you can help our mission:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/support/">Donate to United Through Reading</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11J7D95WKUY2O?ref_=wl_share">Buy books for military families on Amazon</a>Connect on social media:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/utr4military/">Instagram</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/unitedthroughreading">Facebook</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-through-reading/">LinkedIn</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/newslettersignup/">Subscribe to our newsletter</a>

March 15, 2024

From Decoding to Comprehension: How Reading Aloud Empowers Emergent Readers

In this episode, our host, Penney Letrud-Samons, speaks with United Through Reading's Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Molly Haskin, MS CCC-SLP, to discuss the importance of reading aloud and its impact on comprehension. They introduce the concept of P.I.E. and how it relates to reading:<ul><li>Promotes brain development </li><li>Improves language and learning skills </li><li>Encourages a positive association with literacy) as the critical ingredient for successful reading. </li></ul>They also explore the traditional reading-aloud experience in the classroom and the challenges emergent readers face in comprehension. Mrs. Haskin shares best standard practices for reading, including playing with sounds and reading together. They highlight how United Through Reading supports literacy in military families and provides resources for parents and children.Mrs. Haskin received her Master of Science in Communication, Speech, and Hearing Disorders from East Carolina University. She has practiced in her field for ten years and finds the development of early childhood literacy skills a specific area of interest.As a United Through Reading Programs team member, Mrs. Haskin facilitates program distribution and implementation to Army, Air Force, and Space Force commands worldwide. By disseminating the program across commands, she maximizes the number of Soldiers benefitting from the program to ultimately increase connections for military families affected by service-related time apart.Resources from this episode:<a href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/literacy-guides/">Dollar General Literacy Foundation Guides</a><a href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/resources/">United Through Reading Literacy Resources</a><a href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/app/">Download the United Through Reading App</a><a href="https://youtu.be/vTzQVUGU9Zg">Watch this episode on YouTube</a>How you can help our mission:<a href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/support/">Donate to United Through Reading</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11J7D95WKUY2O?ref_=wl_share">Buy books for military families on Amazon</a>Connect on social media:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/utr4military/">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/unitedthroughreading">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-through-reading">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://unitedthroughreading.org/newslettersignup/">Subscribe to our newsletter</a>

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What is Ready for Reading?: United Through Reading is proud to present Ready for Reading, dedicated to helping military families create reading routines that support family connection, help with navigating change, and build literacy skills for military children.

In this podcast, you'll hear from members of military families as well as experts in the education and child development fields. Gain tips on why reading routines matter to military children, how to read to kids, and tools to help navigate military life, including our United Through Reading app.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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