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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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Turning your child’s car seat to face forward can wait
Rear-facing car seats are much safer in case of a car accident
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Help older siblings adjust to a new baby
A baby is a big adjustment for little kids, so prepare for changes in their behavior
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Babies learn while on the move
Encourage your baby’s development as they creep, crawl and cruise
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Preparing your child to become a sibling
From under 2 to 5+ years, help your child get ready for a new brother or sister
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How to get your preschooler to listen
They probably can hear you. They just have other ideas.
⋅ 5 min read
Turn your toddler’s bathtime battles into good clean fun
Is your toddler resisting bathtime? Learn how to make bathtime less of a struggle
⋅ 4 min read
10 ways to promote your child’s reading skills
Nurture your developing reader with a variety of interesting materials
⋅ 6 min read
How to teach persistence (and when to let kids quit)
Between the ages of 5 and 8, it's important to encourage exploration
⋅ 4 min read
Help your 2- to 3-year-old learn reading is fun
Find a few fun ways to engage your young child in books
⋅ 4 min read
How to create simple science fun at home
Encourage your child’s love of exploring and discovering with easy activities
⋅ 4 min read
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