Sanford Children's CHILD Services

10/20/2026

💡✨ LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL! ✨💡

Join more than 8,000 communities and 1 million Americans in celebrating the amazing impact of afterschool programs!

Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide initiative organized by the Afterschool Alliance, shines a spotlight on the incredible opportunities afterschool programs provide for children, youth, and families every day.

Let’s celebrate the amazing things happening in our programs and raise awareness of the importance of keeping these valuable resources available for our children and communities. Every child deserves a safe, supportive place to learn, grow, and thrive! 💙

💡 Want to get involved? Register your own Lights On Afterschool event, access planning resources, and learn more at:

🔗 https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/

09/25/2026

Vitamin K helps blood clot, but newborns don’t have enough of it naturally.

A vitamin K shot at birth gives babies the stores they need to prevent life-threatening bleeding that can lead to seizures, brain damage or other serious health complications.

09/22/2026

The simple act of reading can make a big difference.

The NICU is taking part in the annual "Babies with Books" read-a-thon, encouraging parents to read aloud during their baby's hospital stay.

Watch on Dakota News Now: https://san.fo/4ArD8Pr

09/22/2026

Sanford Fit Kids' Be-LEAF in Yourself! Printable Activity Pack is packed with free activities for K-5 students, including a word scramble, I Spy game, coloring pages and more.

Download your free pack today: https://san.fo/41z027J

A fall themed printable activity pack for kids. This activity pack includes a word search, word scramble, coloring pages, breathing exercises and other activities to challenge and also recharge your mind.

09/17/2026

The Design My Day printable daily schedule created by Sanford Fit Kids helps younger children build independence through a fun, hands-on approach to routines. With cut-and-assemble activity icons, kids can create a visual plan for their day and follow along with confidence.

Get your printable here:

This printable daily schedule for younger kids helps builds structure, independence, and confidence. It includes cut‑and‑assemble activity icons so children can create a visual routine and easily follow what comes next throughout the day.

09/16/2026

"It's really a blessing just to have a place, so very thankful for that technology."

Jocelyn Selle was just 2 weeks old when she needed life-saving measures. An RSV infection led to other health issues, including severe lung damage. Jocelyn was flown from Bismarck to Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls -- the only home for ECMO treatment in the Dakotas.

Jocelyn's parents share their care experience and how it helped her -- and them -- get back home as a family.

Watch Jocelyn's story: https://san.fo/4hbN5Yu

At just 2 weeks old, Jocelyn Selle was flown to Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls -- the only home for ECMO treatment in the Dakotas.

09/15/2026

Before the pros teed it up at the Sanford International, young patients at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls had a special surprise waiting for them.

Children created handmade cards filled with encouraging messages, colorful drawings and good-luck wishes for tournament players. The cards were placed in player lockers, bringing smiles to golfers and giving kids a chance to be part of the excitement.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TsuAal

09/09/2026

At around 6 months old, your baby will start showing signs that they’re ready to transition to solid food. Get ready for this new chapter of parenthood with these helpful tips.

Reminder: Every child is different. Ask your baby’s doctor for additional nutritional guidance or to address any feeding concerns.

09/04/2026

Ever wonder what it’s like to be "the voice” of a building? How about a castle?

Find out how Lincoln Delaney, a zany eight-year-old, became the voice of the elevator at the Sanford Children's Castle of Care in Sioux Falls.

https://news.sanfordhealth.org/childrens/childs-voice-animates-hospital-elevator-rides/

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09/04/2026

What looked like a bruise on Bodhi Rost’s back turned out to be something no parent ever expects: cancer.

For nearly 200 days, Bodhi lived at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. His mom, Ashley, never left his side. His other mom, Heather, and big brother, Hudson, would come to the hospital every night so they could all have dinner together as a family.

Today, Bodhi is a healthy, energetic little boy. He’s back to running, laughing, and lighting up every room he enters.

Read Bodhi’s full story: https://san.fo/4r0zN5m

09/01/2026

Sarah Nielsen once cared for babies as a NICU nurse at Sanford Children's in Fargo.

When her twins arrived four months early, she found herself relying on that same team for care.

Watch their story: https://san.fo/3TxZTAf

08/13/2026