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What you need to know about HPV

Learn about human papillomavirus: its causes, symptoms and how to prevent it

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅7 min read

Why your child needs plenty of zzz’s

Learn how getting enough sleep affects your school-age child

Parenting Services ⋅5 min read

Sanford Health helps to fill backpacks and fight hunger

Volunteers, partnerships feed students and families through Feeding South Dakota

Simon Floss ⋅6 min read

The pandemic isn’t over as new school year approaches

New school year comes with new variants of coronavirus, unseasonal RSV

Courtney Collen ⋅7 min read

Sanford partners with school to support students in need

Systems of Support program encourages positive behavior in middle schoolers

Jason Anschutz ⋅4 min read

Head physician confident in vaccine for his teen daughter

"I recognize that I'm a scientist ... but that's my little girl"

Courtney Collen ⋅5 min read

Sanford helps athletes navigate nutritional supplements

Make sure your vitamins and shakes meet NCAA drug-free guidelines

Mick Garry ⋅6 min read

Delay kids’ smartphone use, pediatrician advises

Family media plan can help limit screen time, protect kids' health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅4 min read

Back from school, first thing kids should do: Wash hands

Sanford infectious disease specialist gives advice on supplies and masks, too

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅5 min read

5 things not to do at bedtime, according to child experts

One no-no: high intensity activity before bed (unless you want your kids awake)

Sanford Fit ⋅6 min read