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New Year’s resolution: Ditch the weight loss talk

Many people’s New Year’s resolutions center around starting new habits and trying to get healthier. People often have a goal of losing a certain number of pounds or going to the gym a certain number of times. But Dr. Katy Miller suggests taking a different approach to resolutions with your kids.

COVID-19 quarantine tips from patient families for families

Families part of our Family Advisory Council wanted to help other families who are experiencing the difficulties of coming up with creative ideas to keep your children entertained while also keeping them safe at home. Get their tips here.

Family Day

May 6, 2018, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Bloomington

Join us for a family-friendly day of adventure for kids and kids at heart! From fun activities, to visits from our favorite Nickelodeon characters, to yummy appetizers, it will be an afternoon to remember for you, your friends and family. And don’t forget – you can get your scream on at Nickelodeon Universe thanks to discounted wristbands. We will have our own private space with a beautiful patio and view of the park, too.

Paper Source

January 1, 1970, 12 a.m. – 12 a.m., Saint Paul

Join the Paper Source - Grand Avenue team in making greeting cards for families at Children's Minnesota! When your child is in the hospital, one of the last things you're thinking about is the little things that happen day to day like purchasing a card to send to a loved one or a friend. This is why the team at Paper Source - Grand Avenue is inviting the community to join together to create beautiful cards to supply Children's Family Resource Centers with for families to use during their hospital stay - one less worry for families!

Families as Partners

At Children's Minnesota, we are looking for input from our patient families to help make the Children's care experience better. If your child is currently a patient at a Children's clinic or hospital, or has previously been a patient, we encourage you to get involved in the Families as Partners program. Families as Partners pathways offer diverse opportunities for involvement, including sharing your story, educating staff, providing peer-support and advocating for pediatric policy issues.

For hospital patients and families

Children’s Minnesota provides developmentally supportive services and programs to help kids of all ages understand and increase coping with medical care.  We build on children's strengths and skills to optimize their responses for health and well-being.