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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
The transition from postpartum to parenting
Podcast: Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns
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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
⋅ 15 min read
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 […]
⋅ 15 min read
Baby’s 1st birthday: Your child’s 12-month checkup
Know what developmental milestones to look for as your baby turns 1
⋅ 6 min read
Parenting priority: Get organized and get happy
Establish some routines and manage your expectations while your kids are young
⋅ 5 min read
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
Guide to managing the mommy blues
Postpartum depression is treatable. A doctor shares her journey and lessons learned.
⋅ 17 min read
Enjoy the ride: The roller coaster of motherhood emotions
Remain calm during those tough times of parenthood.
⋅ 3 min read
Having a child with autism
Learn how to identify and care for your child on the autism spectrum
⋅ 8 min read
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Make a healthy switch from summer to school mode
⋅ 10 min read
Managing stress during the holidays
⋅ 5 min read
Newborn basics: Bonding with your baby
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