Parenting - Sanford Health News

Father and daughter doctors and OB/GYNs pose in scrubs in a Sanford Health hospital room.

Father, daughter share a career in medicine with Sanford

Breanne Mueller, OB/GYN: 'I'm definitely proud to be a physician like my father'

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

A dad talks with his toddler son on a couch

Toddler talk: Ways to encourage language development

Parenting Services ⋅ 6 min read

A baby girl lays sleeping in a crib

Is your baby getting all the sleep needed? Are you?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

mom and baby laying on ground

What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

A close-up of a baby in a car seat

Look in back before you lock your car — every time

Parenting Services ⋅ 3 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

mom parenting child

Parenting tips: How to talk tragedies with your kids

First, listen to what they say and questions they ask

Makayla Disburg ⋅ 6 min read

A doctor wears a mask during a wellness exam with a female patient

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Safe clinic setting and extended hours can help you maintain your health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Screen shot from SD COVID Sitters and Services website

SD COVID Sitters: USD medical students lend a helping hand

While they can't be in clinics or hospitals, students offer household help

Keeley Meier ⋅ 6 min read

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

Poison center calls rise with coronavirus cleaning

With disinfectants and sanitizers more prevalent, kids may find danger easily

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

little girl crossing her arms upset

Hang in there: Ways to put an end to temper tantrums

Tantrums are completely normal, but they can be prevented

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

upset baby in crib

Separation anxiety: Tips to stop tearful goodbyes

Separation anxiety is normal milestone, but try ways to make it easier

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

A mom holds her crying baby in this story about whether you can spoil a baby

Why your baby may be crying, and tips for soothing

If the crying makes you tense, it's OK to take a little break

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Two women wear face masks in side-by-side mugshots

Mother’s Day on the front lines

ER nurse and physician balance 'pandemic parenting' with coronavirus care

Keeley Meier ⋅ 8 min read

Two toddlers share toys

Tips for training toddlers to share

Modeling sharing, playing games and setting a timer can all help kids learn

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

A grandmother and her granddaughter dance in a living room

Ways to nurture your child’s self-esteem

Children benefit in many ways when they feel good about themselves

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Keeping your kids safe and warm in winter

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Fit: Encouraging kids for the future

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Separation anxiety: Tips to stop tearful goodbyes

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

School refusal: Learn signs, causes and how to help your kid

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read