Thanks to a generous in-kind donation by the Microsoft Store at Mall of America, patients and families can enjoy games just like they would at
Child life specialists use medical play to help children “play” out their feelings or anxieties or learn about an medical procedure.
Playing a game by yourself might help reduce pain, but playing with someone through your medical event is likely to be much more effective.
The Child Life Department at Children’s Minnesota plans special events to help create memories and playtime for patients, families, staff and the community.
Child Life focuses on age appropriate play and education to help patients understand ad cope with procedures and other experiences at Children’s Minnesota.
Join Children’s Minnesota and The Current for Rock the Cradle – a free event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture
It can be hard to feel like a kid when you’re in the hospital. That’s where Star Studio comes in.
When a mysterious bug bite brought Johnny into Children’s Minnesota, a team of physicians and child life specialists became a bright spot in his story.
Children’s Minnesota Star Gala raises more than $2.2 million to support our Child and Family Services program.
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