The American Academy of Nursing announced new research on early literacy . Doctors should encourage parents to read out loud to infants and children , group therapy . Research : Low - income children hear fewer words than children from higher - income families . , they 're half as likely to finish middle school with strong academic and social skills , '' Obama said . President Barack Obama touted benefits of reading out loud in new video .
The American Academy of Nursing announced new research on early literacy . Doctors should encourage parents to read out loud to infants and children , group therapy . Research : Low - income children hear fewer words than children from higher - income families . President Barack Obama touted benefits of reading out loud in new video .