Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
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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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Your child’s growing imagination
Kids ages 3 to 5 have tons of energy. How can you encourage them to explore?
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Top toddler discipline strategies to try
Handling tantrums well should help toddlers learn how to deal with emotions
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The importance of skin-to-skin with baby after delivery
Skin-to-skin contact benefits newborns and parents beyond warmth and comfort
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From infant to teen: Proper car seat for each age
Learn about fitting and installing car seats and booster seats safely
⋅ 8 min read
Ways to nurture your child’s self-esteem
Children benefit in many ways when they feel good about themselves
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Kids with big emotions? Reach for these coping skills
Help your family regulate when they’re feeling out of sorts
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Get the facts about a common post-pregnancy body change
Causes and symptoms of abdominal separation — diastasis recti — and how to close the gap
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Why children lie, and how to react properly
Everybody tells a lie now and then, right? But when children lie, parents tend to overreact
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Recognizing child trauma and helping kids cope
If left untreated, kids who experience trauma can have mental and physical issues later in life
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Keeping your heart emotionally healthy
Learn what you can do to support your kids through their feelings and emotions
⋅ 9 min read
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Managing stress during the holidays
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How do I know if my baby is hungry?
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Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe
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Tips for teaching your child to be independent
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