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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
The transition from postpartum to parenting
Podcast: Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns
Choosing a hospital for labor and delivery
Podcast: OB/GYN recommends making appointments, taking a tour and asking lots of questions
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Beat the heat: Keep your baby safe
Keep your baby safe, cool and happy all summer long
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A healthy child gets ample sleep, nutrition and activity
You can develop a healthy lifestyle for your child from day one
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Joy and satisfaction found raising a baby with Down syndrome
When you think about raising a child with Down syndrome, what first comes to mind? If the thought startles you, it’s safe to say you’re not the only one. How many times have you heard a pregnant woman say she doesn’t care if she has a boy or girl, as long as the baby is […]
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Hungry and ready to feed: Clues it’s time to feed your baby
Puckering or playing with their mouth? Babies show you when they're hungry
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Baby’s 1st birthday: Your child’s 12-month checkup
Know what developmental milestones to look for as your baby turns 1
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Parenting priority: Get organized and get happy
Establish some routines and manage your expectations while your kids are young
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Could your baby have an allergy to milk?
Learn how to identify and manage a milk allergy.
⋅ 4 min read
Reading the signs: Decoding your baby’s cues
Before they can talk, babies communicate in many other ways
⋅ 7 min read
Some of the downsides to helicopter parenting
Learn why hovering closely over your kids might backfire
⋅ 5 min read
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Sanford Health Foundation
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