The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

Dr. Gigi Chawla shares the benefits of screen-free challenges

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics, told the Star Tribune that excessive screen time can lead to a variety of health concerns in teens including insufficient sleep, anxiety and depression. For younger children, the issues are more developmental, and may make it more difficult to learn how to calm themselves. Dr. Chawla endorses challenges such as Screen-Free Week but understands that it may end up being harder for parents than for kids.

Read the full story: Can you go a week without using a screen? Try this digital detox.

More news stories

After a gun took her son’s life, a Minneapolis mom turned pain into purpose.
Princess Titus is a Minneapolis mother who turned her grief into a mission for change after losing her teenage son, Anthony, to gun violence. Learn about the incredible work Princess...
Baby Harrison defies odds, overcomes complication after complication
Jim and Vanessa Cody stayed at Children’s Minnesota for two months while they watched their son Harrison go through challenge after challenge. Harrison is now 2 years old and living...
Children’s Minnesota researchers make big strides in DICER1-related cancer findings
The International PPB/DICER1 and OTST Registries had a record-breaking number of rare tumor registry enrollments in 2024; over 150 individuals from around the world enrolled, bringing total enrollment to over...