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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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Top 10 children’s books to inspire physical activity
Explore a new book that will boost your child's desire to move
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Oliver, Olivia top baby names of 2022 at Sanford Health
Oliver once again tops the list, while Hudson and Ava are the next most popular
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When you’re super busy, even little kids get stressed out
Hit ‘pause’ on preschool activities that leave little downtime
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Why does my kid always ask ‘why’?
They’re not trying to challenge you – they’re just naturally curious
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8 tips to help your child have a positive body image
Teach your child about a healthy lifestyle instead of focusing on appearance
⋅ 4 min read
Get kids active early with family fitness
Make time to move many ways and many times throughout the day
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Help your child learn self-control
5-8-year-olds sometimes struggle to manage their thoughts, actions and emotions
⋅ 4 min read
Achoo! Cold and flu season is almost here
Spot the symptoms, and learn to tell the difference between illnesses
⋅ 7 min read
Responsive parenting: 3 steps to meet your child’s needs
Follow the ‘watch, ask, adapt’ method to build closeness and self-regulation
⋅ 4 min read
Back to school problem: What to know about lice
Don’t bug out. Head lice do not carry disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene
⋅ 5 min read
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Managing stress during the holidays
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Tips for teaching your child to be independent
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