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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
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Help your 2- to 3-year-old learn reading is fun
Find a few fun ways to engage your young child in books
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How to create simple science fun at home
Encourage your child’s love of exploring and discovering with easy activities
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Sanford Fit encourages kids to build healthy habits for life
Access hundreds of free resources online: lesson plans, videos, games and more
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What to do when your child says ‘it wasn’t me!’
Admitting mistakes is tough. Learn how to help your child accept responsibility
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Fun ways toddlers can move and learn
Bring on the wiggles! Moving is important for your toddler's body and brain
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Fun ideas to get your family moving
Physically active families develop healthy habits while making memories
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When your toddler’s top phrase is ‘No! I don’t want to!’
Challenging as it may be, this phase shows your child is developing independence
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Activities to encourage your toddler’s thinking skills
Enjoy watching your toddler learn about their world through play
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Why your baby needs to play and explore
Tips and toys to encourage babies' natural curiosity and early brain development
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Childhood exercise: How much do they need each day?
A pediatric nurse practitioner offers tips to help kids of all ages get active
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