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Happy girl with artificial nails and witch hat followed by protective mask.

5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

Go trick-or-treating without getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

A girl in a rainbow face mask looks out the window on a cloudy day.

Talking to kids about COVID-19

Sanford Fit ⋅ 6 min read

Family visit the fairground to enjoy the rides together. Little boys are running towards the camera. Parents walking behind.

An easy formula for becoming a fit family

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Children Using Digital Devices On Car Journey while sitting in booster seats.

Should my child be in a booster seat?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Beautiful toddler girl smiling and playing under colorful blanket on a sunny day.

What self-esteem looks like in 3-5-year-olds

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Keith Hansen talks with Dr. Joseph Segeleon for the Called to Care podcast about infertility

Ep. 7: When to refer to fertility, reproductive specialists

29 min ⋅ April 16th

Sanford reproductive endocrinologists offer wide variety of options to help couples achieve pregnancy

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

Ep. 6: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

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

A 3-year old boy is dressed up in a fireman costume and using a vacuum cleaner hose to pretend that he is putting out a fire.

‘Pretend play’ is important to kids’ development

Learn how and why to encourage your child’s imagination

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

child sleeps near clock

Sleep matters at all ages, for some surprising reasons

Besides tired, lack of sleep can make kids wired and even accident-prone

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

little boy brushes healthy teeth in high chair

Healthy baby teeth lead to healthy permanent teeth

Your child’s dental health starts as early as their first tooth

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

child sleeps with mouth open

Why your child needs plenty of zzz’s

Learn how getting enough sleep affects your school-age child

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

mom smiling and holding newborn

A list of the basics: What your newborn needs

Help your baby establish emotional stability and resiliency

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Manage screen time for better learning and creativity

How to manage your preschooler’s screen time

Child development experts recommend balancing active and interactive play

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

interacting with young child to teach good manners

Model good manners for toddlers

Here are some tips to encourage more ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ from age 2 and up

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Baby - Day Old in Hospital

Sanford sees ‘baby boom’ as nationwide birth rates fall

Sanford Health OB/GYNs are pleased with birth numbers here at home

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

Young couple, who is expecting a baby, assembling a baby crib in their living room.

Tips for dads: Ready for fatherhood?

Learn how soon-to-be dads can help throughout a pregnancy

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

kids flying kites

Keep your child active and learning all summer long

Fun, simple activities to keep your child’s body and brain active this summer

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

A list of the basics: What your newborn needs

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 5 min read

5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care

Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read

When your toddler’s top phrase is ‘No! I don’t want to!’

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Keep kids safe: The ABCs of childhood injury prevention

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

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