
MeritCare Children's We wish everyone a healthy and happy weekend. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

MeritCare Children's Share this fun article with your kids to answer questions about why they feel so sleepy after the turkey dinner.
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After that second helping of Thanksgiving dinner, you feel a little sleepy. Could turkey be to blame? Find out in this article for kids!

MeritCare Children's As the holiday approaches and family arrives, the kitchen can turn into a hot spot for accidents. Be prepared this holiday with our kitchen safety checklist.
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MeritCare Children's Certain smells and aromas of your favorite cookies or bread often remind us of family traditions spent together in the kitchen. What fun memories do you have with your family in the kitchen?

MeritCare Children's Both parents and children benefit from the time they spend together in the kitchen. There is nothing like sitting down and enjoying a family meal you spent preparing together!
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Shared family meals are more likely to be nutritious, and getting everyone together is a chance to reconnect. Here are some simple suggestions for making mealtime into quality family time.

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Kelsey Strahm Our son, Brody, spends a lot of time here. Even though we of course don't really care to be in the hospital, atleast we have friendly faces and wonderful care while he is here. Very accomodating staff, we have been so pleased. Its easy to convince him to stay when there are an unlimited amount of toys, movies, and milkshakes as well.

MeritCare Children's Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.
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Roxanne Jonas My wonderful grandson spent 2-1/2 months there being taken care of by the wonderful medical neonatal staff.

MeritCare Children's Thinking about holiday baking projects with your kids? Take a tip from first-grader Maddie Amundson: Always use sprinkles! And there's another important ingredient, too.

MeritCare Children's MeritCare Heart Center makes the 100 Top Hospital list for the 10th time!
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MeritCare Children's All you need is a little sugar and spice and anything fun! Share your favorite kid-friendly recipes.

MeritCare Children's Add some spice to your meal by gauging the appetites of your older teens. Lure them into the kitchen by cooking together a different cultural cuisine.
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Inviting kids into the kitchen to help you cook can be a great way to create quality together time and help your child learn and refine some basic skills.

















