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Muslim faith leaders graduate from unique spiritual care program

Twenty-one Muslim faith leaders who graduated from spiritual care program

Twenty-one Muslim faith leaders have successfully completed a year-long program learning about how to serve as interfaith pastoral care providers in our communities. On Sunday, Children’s Minnesota hosted a graduation and celebration for the Muslim Chaplain pre-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program.

Winter travel tips

car driving on snowy road

Minnesota is no stranger to cold temperatures, heavy snow and icy roads. If you and your family are traveling this winter, here are some tips to stay safe during your trip.

Tips to keep your kids safe while sledding

boy sledding outside in the winter

In Minnesota, we don’t let the snow or the cold keep us from being active. But outdoor activities that kids love, like sledding, can sometimes be dangerous. We want kids to enjoy the winter wonderland we call home, so we’re sharing some tips for parents to keep their kids safe while sledding.

My child has the flu, now what?

mother comforts son with the flu

Flu season is in full swing, so we’re sharing what parents need to know about influenza and what they should do if their child has flu-like symptoms.

Teaching your kids about giving back

Five hands with hearts in palm illustration

The holidays are a great time of year to teach children about the importance of giving back, which is a value they will have throughout their lives.

Fetal surgery for spina bifida prepares Declyn for an active life

Declyn at Children's Minnesota with his walker

When Declyn was diagnosed with spina bifida before birth, his prognosis was not good. Doctors told his parents that he would likely struggle to walk on his own, may need a shunt to treat hydrocephalus, and could have major problems with bladder and bowel function. Today, Declyn is 16 months old and the happiest baby you’ll ever meet. He’s learning to stand and crawl, and hopefully soon, he will be walking.