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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
Teething truths: Signs, symptoms and when baby may be sick
Fussiness, drooling and gnawing are all normal during teething. Fever is not.
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Emotional eating affects you and your child
How to encourage your child’s healthy eating habits and avoid the pitfalls of emotional eating.
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Create a reading space to enhance your child’s love of books
Make reading fun with a reading space for your child to enjoy alone or as a family
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Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care
UND and NDSU students are applying their innovative approach to helping patients
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Why does my child react that way?
Learn how temperament affects your child’s stress reactions — and how to help
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The power of consistency while parenting young children
One of the simplest ways to improve a toddler’s behavior is to be consistent
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Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude
There are lots of ways to teach 'thank yous' in even the littlest children
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Stop the whining in your home
Giving in will only encourage them to whine again. Try these tips instead.
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Staying home alone: When is it safe for kids?
Dr. Stephanie Hanson helps parents, kids prep for this step toward independence
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When is your child ready for a sleepover?
Check your child's excitement for an overnight event as just one sign
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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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Tips for teaching your child to be independent
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