Virtual Grand Rounds: Kids Grieve Too: Impact and implications of childhood bereavement
August 6, 2020, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Bridget Bahneman, APRN, CNM, CT
Child Life
Children’s Minnesota child life specialists recognized by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Congratulations to Children’s Minnesota child life specialists Jodi Betsinger, Kristine Adams VanKempen and Samantha Schackman for receiving the 2020 Faces of Change Award from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center’s (NBPC) 6th Annual Unity Awards in recognition of their collaborative and innovative work in the cancer and blood disorders program.
Children’s Minnesota joins “A World of Hearts” movement
Amid the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Minnesota and its patients have joined the “A World of Hearts” movement to inspire hope.
Top 10 reasons to call child life
Here's the top 10 reasons you should call child life if you and your child are at Children's Minnesota.
Celebrating Child Life Month at Children’s Minnesota
Rachel Calvert, child life manager, joined WCCO’s Mid-Morning Show to explain the unique role child life plays at Children’s Minnesota.
How wrap-around care services help kids and families healing from cancer diagnoses
At Children’s Minnesota, we put kids first, and we know that kids get better quicker when we take care of the whole family. This is why we offer many services and amenities to the whole family in addition to typical health care services.
Play with a purpose is key for child life specialists
Child life specialists use medical play to help children “play” out their feelings or anxieties or learn about an medical procedure.
Preventing springtime slips and falls
As temperatures fluctuate, the number of slips and falls rise. Find suggestions to take the right precautions to prevent from falling.
How distraction can help kids cope under stress
Playing a game by yourself might help reduce pain, but playing with someone through your medical event is likely to be much more effective.
What’s so special about special events?
The Child Life Department at Children's Minnesota plans special events to help create memories and playtime for patients, families, staff and the community.