The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids.

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Back-to-school safety tips

From crossing the road as a pedestrian to biking to school, remember to discuss these important safety issues before sending your child back to school.

Dr. Quale goes to the State Fair

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is a place for fun, food and adventure. According to one doctor at Wayzata Children's Clinic, it’s mainly about the food. Dr. David Quale, participates in something he and his family call the “Food-a-Palooza,” where they visit the fair and share their journey with their friends on Facebook.

How to support transgender and gender diverse students this fall

These tips can help parents, school staff, school administrators and allies support transgender and gender-diverse students at their schools as they return to a new school year.

Three tips for picky eaters

Caitlyn Talbert, RDN, LD, and Rachel Laquere, RDN, LD, share three tips for parents get picky eaters to try new foods.

Work Here Wednesday: Intern Sofia Montano

Parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school. They’re busy filling backpacks with supplies for the first day of school. It’s also important for parents to think about the lunches and snacks they’ll send with their children to help power through the school day.

Healthy and creative back-to-school lunches

Parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school. They’re busy filling backpacks with supplies for the first day of school. It’s also important for parents to think about the lunches and snacks they’ll send with their children to help power through the school day.

Lactation consultants help mothers with breastfeeding challenges

Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of motherhood. We spoke with Connie Smith, IBCLC, PNP, to learn how an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant can help breastfeeding mothers.

Panel discusses early childhood education and the film No Small Matter.

Children’s Minnesota hosts screening of No Small Matter in partnership with local organizations

As part of efforts to advocate for investment in early childhood development, Children’s Minnesota partnered with local organizations to screen No Small Matter and host a panel discussion on the film's key messages.

New internship program emphasizes equity and inclusion

James Burroughs, chief equity and inclusion officer, saw a need for a comprehensive internship program for diverse candidates. A month after starting at Children's, James launched the new program.

15 must-do’s at the Minnesota State Fair, according to our pediatrician

You may not think to ask a pediatrician to help plan your Minnesota State Fair trip, but Dr. Christine Hills, pediatric cardiologist, is a state fair expert. Check out her top fair recommendations!