I loved Kathy's response about "borrowing" inappropiate material from the
doctor's office.

I would like to add that I have always expected some "turnover" in kids
stuff. I've worked with families from all incomes.  There is a neat program
sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics called "Reach out and Read"
that provides funding for books to be given to low income children  at well
child care visits.

There is another benefit to giving out books.  Parents who have "reading
problems"  (we have a major illiteracy problem in the USA) can improve their
reading skills by reading to their children.  I have had countless parents
in my practices who have such limited skills that they cannot read a can
label, prescription bottle or one of those many health education pamphlets
given to them at a myriad of places.  For some parents, pamphlets written at
the 5th grade level are at too high a level.

Some things to consider when any health education program is planned.

Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD, FAAP
Modesto, CA

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