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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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Tips for training toddlers to share
Modeling sharing, playing games and setting a timer can all help kids learn
⋅ 4 min read
Help kids get creative when they say ‘I’m bored!’
Discover why boredom is good for kids and ways to help when boredom hits
⋅ 4 min read
Autism awareness: Finding family and community support
Autism affects people differently, but support is important for all
⋅ 5 min read
Baby shots: What do they need and when?
Keep your baby healthy by following this vaccine schedule
⋅ 6 min read
Raise a polite kid: Everyone appreciates good manners
Learn some simple ways to teach your child common courtesy as they grow
⋅ 4 min read
Preschool friendship: Social skills start in early childhood
Learn how to encourage your little social butterfly to build early friendships
⋅ 4 min read
Self-control is a struggle for toddlers
Parents can help kids learn self-control through actions and games
⋅ 4 min read
Biting: Why your kid does it and what to do about it
You can find ways to help keep your toddler from biting as well
⋅ 4 min read
Take steps to keep your little explorer safe
As babies move around more, be sure they can't reach for unsafe objects
⋅ 4 min read
A routine can help the transition to work after having baby
Practicing a new routine, including pumping, can help after maternity leave
⋅ 7 min read
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Make a healthy switch from summer to school mode
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Managing stress during the holidays
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Newborn basics: Bonding with your baby
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