Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
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Preparing kids for a healthy school year
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5 simple summer activities for toddlers
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Movement matters for energetic kids
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Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe
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Podcasts
Benefits of birth control for teens
Podcast: Why patients are asking for hormone management – beyond pregnancy prevention
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen
Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way
‘While the kids are with you, they’re safe’
Podcast: From foster care to adoption, sisters with medical needs join blended family
Fertility nurse inspires change after own miscarriages
Podcast: Follow a journey through pregnancy loss that leads to policy change at work
Growing the Gill family comes with help from Sanford Health
Podcast: Nikki and Polly Gill went from IVF to NICU with their baby Theo
Nighttime routine can help with sleep problems
Podcast: Dr. Haven Malish talks sleep hygiene, late-night food cravings, and sleep treatments
Prep for baby, postpartum, and ‘fourth trimester’
Podcast: Certified nurse midwife Kayla Quinn defines what’s normal, what’s not after delivery
Protecting our mental health postpartum
Podcast: Therapist talks postpartum depression, anxiety after baby & how to cope
Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood
Podcast: Sanford Health providers shine sunlight on seasonal affective disorder & treatment
Recent Stories
See inside a waiting room designed to support and empower kids
Sanford Fit creates clinical wait spaces that swap fear for positive coping
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To raise a better athlete, don’t specialize
Young athletes get more benefits from multiple sports, health research shows
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Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby
Breastfeeding offers physical and mental health advantages for both of you
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Road trip tips for parents of toddlers
Use travel time in the car for positive interactions and brain-building activities
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Managing stress during the holidays
Sanford Health behavioral health therapists offer ways to enjoy a busy time of year
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Bathroom safety tips for toddlers
Check our list of ways to keep little kids safe around water, medicine and more
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Choosing child care: Questions to ask
Child development experts look for these signs of quality child care settings
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How do I know if my baby is hungry?
Understanding your baby’s hunger cues to ensure healthy growth
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Tips for teaching your child to be independent
Being patient and giving children chances to try can grow their confidence
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Is your child getting enough sleep?
Rapid growth during toddler years takes lots of energy, so help them to recharge
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Make a healthy switch from summer to school mode
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Managing stress during the holidays
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How do I know if my baby is hungry?
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Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe
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- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
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- Dual injuries give football player a chance to get stronger
- Runner and football player gets back on track after injury
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- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
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Sanford fit
- Checking In With Your Kids
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
- How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
- Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
- How to Keep Kids Eating Well When Routines Disappear
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