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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
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
⋅ 5 min read
Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude
There are lots of ways to teach 'thank yous' in even the littlest children
⋅ 5 min read
Stop the whining in your home
Giving in will only encourage them to whine again. Try these tips instead.
⋅ 4 min read
Staying home alone: When is it safe for kids?
Dr. Stephanie Hanson helps parents, kids prep for this step toward independence
⋅ 8 min read
When is your child ready for a sleepover?
Check your child's excitement for an overnight event as just one sign
⋅ 4 min read
Spreading awareness, support after pregnancy or infant loss
"People just don't talk about it so you feel alone when it happens to you"
⋅ 10 min read
When will my baby sleep through the night?
Sleep learning takes time, so help your baby by setting routines
⋅ 4 min read
Delay kids’ smartphone use, pediatrician advises
Family media plan can help limit screen time, protect kids' health
⋅ 4 min read
Best ways to teach empathy to children
Help kids recognize their feelings and understand how others feel
⋅ 17 min read
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Why your baby needs to play and explore
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Managing stress during the holidays
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