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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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Keep button batteries out of curious kids’ reach
Slim, battery-powered electronics can pose choking and burn risks
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Newborn basics: Bonding with your baby
Help your baby establish emotional stability and resiliency
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Tips for coping with the picky eater in your family
Reduce mealtime power struggles and sensitivity by giving your child choices
⋅ 8 min read
How to help kids mind their mental health on social media
Surgeon general’s warning cites new research and advises setting healthy limits
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Why little kids hit, push and scream
To manage aggressive behavior during the preschool years, learn what’s causing it
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Reading to babies doesn’t have to be boring
Even infants learn early literacy and language skills with books
⋅ 5 min read
Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts
Make sure Independence Day celebrations don't send you to the emergency room
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Teaching personal hygiene to your child
Elementary schoolers need to learn basics of keeping their bodies clean and healthy
⋅ 5 min read
Create safe and simple household baby toys
Everyday items can turn into learning and playtime for your 6-12-month-old
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Help calm your child’s fears
Being scared is common in little kids, but you can help them cope
⋅ 7 min read
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