MSU Health Care Pediatrician Benbow Explains Why Books are Essential to Early Pediatric Care
April 07, 2026
April 07, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 7 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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A book with every check-up
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Handing a young child a book and watching what they do with it provides MSU Health Care Pediatrician Dr. Melissa Benbow with valuable insight into their development.
Benbow watches to see whether a baby reaches for the book, or if a toddler eagerly grabs it and asks to read with a parent. Turning pages helps d . . .
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A book with every check-up
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Handing a young child a book and watching what they do with it provides MSU Health Care Pediatrician Dr. Melissa Benbow with valuable insight into their development.
Benbow watches to see whether a baby reaches for the book, or if a toddler eagerly grabs it and asks to read with a parent. Turning pages helps d . . .