Children's Archives - Sanford Health News

cancer survivor Megan McManus applies sunscreen to her arm

Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin

Heading out after staying in? Don't forget the sunblock

SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

A woman plays guitar for a young patient at Sanford Medical Center Fargo for music therapy

Music therapy a calling for Sanford Health’s Anna Mitchell

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

A portrait of the Oelkers family, with four boys, two of whom have special needs

Families with special needs face added challenges amid COVID

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Caucasian little boy riding a bicycle wearing a protective mask.

Sanford doctors monitor rare COVID-related illness in kids

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A baby peers out from the middle of bottles of cleaning supplies

Poison center calls rise with coronavirus cleaning

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford Fit Kids Zone at Great Shots features and blue and gold climbing wall, interactive floor, TV and "move, play, recharge" on the wall.

Podcast: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

Climbing walls and dance videos get kids up and out of their seats

pediatric cancer research: Sam Milanovich having a conversation with Jacqueline Palfy in front of microphones

Podcast: Personalized medicine treats kids’ cancers

20 min ⋅ January 2nd

More precision means fewer side effects, says Dr. Sam Milanovich

Courtney Collen sits in front of a computer monitor showing herself on the left and Dr. Stephanie Hanson on the right talking via Skype about kids and COVID-19

COVID-19 Q&A: Pediatrician urges well visits, physicals

Families need to keep up with immunizations to avoid outbreaks of other diseases

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

A mom sits on a couch with her two daughters, bookshelves in the background. Dr. Stephanie Hanson offers advice to parents on keeping their kids healthy

COVID-19 FAQs: Keeping kids healthy during pandemic

Watch for symptoms, keep up with well child visits, encourage healthy routines

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Seth Emineth, 16, smiles in a photo for the Great American Bike Race.

Great American Bike Race goes online to help local children

Stationary bike races turn into virtual events during coronavirus pandemic

Kay Todd ⋅ 4 min read

A mom looks at a tablet with her son, as an example of how parents can talk with their kids about the coronavirus

COVID-19 FAQs: How to talk to your kids about coronavirus

Reduce your own anxiety, reassure kids, stick to a routine and stay positive

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

Keep kids active and safe during the summer

Gardening and games can help fill free time in the outdoors

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Sibling rivalry actually gives kids valuable experience

Here are tips on causes and coping for frustrated parents

Parenting Services ⋅ 3 min read

Getting your child ready for preschool

Prepare at home, visit in advance and develop a goodbye routine

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Encouraging early math skills with your toddler

Activities also help practice language and build cognitive development

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Activities to encourage your toddler’s thinking skills

Enjoy watching your toddler learn about the surrounding world through play

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

The best toy for your baby is your attention

Learn how your interactions with your baby help to develop your baby’s brain

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Family thanks football coaches, Sanford EMTs for saving life

Mick Garry ⋅ 18 min read

Cancer patient, 12, gets one last fishing trip — at hospital

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 min read

Explaining COVID-19 to kids

Sanford Fit ⋅ 5 min read

Physical therapy helps young children reach milestones

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 15 min read

How to keep your baby safe from influenza

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read