Parenting - Sanford Health News

Sanford Innovation Unit sign in silver on blue patterned wall.

Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care

UND and NDSU students are applying their innovative approach to helping patients

Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read

Three active boys jumping on a couch.

Why does my child react that way?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

5-8-year-old boy covered in paint in art room.

What to do when your child says ‘it wasn’t me!’

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Parents hold their newborn baby in a nursery with natural light.

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I keep my newborn safe?

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Happy multicultural babies sit in a row on a white background.

Amelia, Liam top baby names of 2020 at Sanford Health

Jon Berg ⋅ 2 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

Toddler looking through a magnifying glass.

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

Challenging as it may be, this phase shows your child is developing independence

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Grandpa plays airplane with his granddaughter.

The power of consistency while parenting young children

One of the simplest ways to improve a toddler’s behavior is to be consistent

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

Young girl with glasses holds a handwritten "Thank You" card

Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude

There are lots of ways to teach 'thank yous' in even the littlest children

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

Young girl look herself in the mirror with new eyeglasses in optical

8 tips to help your child have a positive body image

Teach your child about a healthy lifestyle instead of focusing on appearance

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Father and his little daughter together in the field, sad child.

Stop the whining in your home

Giving in will only encourage them to whine again. Try these tips instead.

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Mom and baby sit on the floor playing with wooden blocks.

Play games to boost your baby’s brain development

Peek-a-boo, 'finding' baby's toes, and other activities delight growing brains

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Father and son playing dress-up in bedroom.

7 easy activities to bust winter boredom

Have some indoor fun with boredom busters you and your child can do together

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Little toddler boy opening a drawer, child injury accident waiting to happen. Rear view.

Keep kids safe: The ABCs of childhood injury prevention

Check this list of home and family safety tips you might not have thought of

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

11-12-year-old girl sits on her bed doing homework, home alone after school.

Staying home alone: When is it safe for kids?

Dr. Stephanie Hanson helps parents, kids prep for this step toward independence

Erin Mairose ⋅ 8 min read

A mom reads to her baby and child in her lap on the bed.

Read aloud to help your child learn to love books

Snuggle up and find your silly voice: Reading with kids builds early learning

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Can you spoil a baby, or is that a myth?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Keeping kids healthy during pandemic

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Father, daughter share a career in medicine with Sanford

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Delay kids’ smartphone use, pediatrician advises

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read