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Our nurses don’t just raise the bar—they are the bar. Magnet® Designation, 6 times over.

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Ted Lasso once said, “it’s about helping young people be the best versions of themselves, on and off the field.”

And then he drove by our Children’s Mercy Research Institute right there in the closing moments of this season’s premiere.

We believe, too, Ted. 💙

Thank you for helping our lights (aka symbols of kids' real-life DNA sequences!) shine a little farther.

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“Be curious, not judgmental.” ⚽💙

So here’s a question: What’s it like to go from managing Type 1 diabetes to appearing as an extra on the new season of TedLasso?

Meet Jakob, a 17-year-old from Kansas who’s doing just that. With support from his family, diabetes technology and his Children’s Mercy Wichita care team, he’s proving that diabetes doesn’t have to keep you from chasing big dreams.

Read his story: cmkc.link/4cc6I…

A person wearing a Sporting Kansas City soccer uniform is standing indoors. In the background, there is a rack of medicine balls and some gym equipment.

A person applies makeup to an individual wearing a Sporting Kansas City uniform. Another person in a similar uniform sits blurred in the background.

An individual in a formal uniform and cap stands in a parking area near a white vehicle. The uniform includes a name badge and an ID badge on a lanyard.

Jakob and his mom are standing together, smiling at the camera. Jakob is wearing black jeans, a brown sweatshirt and glasses. He has his arm around his mom, who is wearing jeans and a teal sweatshirt. The flint hills are visible in the background.

A person wearing headphones and a microphone is seated in an aircraft cockpit, pointing outside. Another airplane is visible in the sky through the window. The person appears excited. The landscape below is rural and expansive.

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Starting at a new school can feel like a lot for kids.

New routines ✅ New teachers ✅ New friends ✅ Big feelings ✅

A little prep before day one can help ease first-day nerves and build confidence.

We're sharing simple ways to help your child adjust and thrive. 💛

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Blue background with text: "Fact: Kids thrive on predictability. A new school means new routines, new people and new expectations, which can feel overwhelming at first." The word "parent-ish" at the bottom.

The image is a graphic with a blue background and text that provides a checklist for preparing before the first day of school: "Visit the school," "Attend orientation," "Meet a teacher or staff member," "Practice the daily routine," and "Set bedtime a few weeks early," each with a checkmark. The word "parent•ish" is at the bottom.

Routine equals confidence. The image lists suggestions: pick tomorrow's outfit, pack the backpack, create a morning schedule. Caption reads: "Small choices help kids feel more control." The text is by parent-ish.

A blue background with the text: "One friend can make a big difference." Below, it lists opportunities to connect: "School activities, Community events, Neighborhood play, New hobbies and interests." The word "parent-ish" is at the bottom.

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💙 Support, resources and community all in one place.

Join us Sept. 9 for a Bilingual Resource Fair focused on mental health and developmental disabilities. Meet local organizations, connect with Spanish-speaking providers and access interpreter support.

Plus, we'll have free snacks. Because resource fairs are better with snacks. 😋

Learn more & register: cmkc.link/bilin…

A person and a child are sitting together, reading a colorful children's book titled "Primeras First 100 Palabras Words." The child has a bow in their hair.