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Why the Wyrobek family looks forward to the long-awaited vaccine

Nico Wyrobek’s household is full – she and her husband have seven kids who keep them busy. While three are adults who are out of the house and have long since been vaccinated against COVID-19, the family still has four young children who have yet to be eligible for the vaccine. Nico talks about the struggles her family has faced during the pandemic and why her young kids can't wait for their turn to finally get their shots.

Transitioning routines and anxiety: tips for parents

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, provides tips to handle separation anxiety with kids and parents.

Respuestas a preguntas frecuentes acerca de la vacuna de la COVID-19

Here are some answers to common questions to help you decide to get your child or yourself vaccinated against COVID-19.

Head back to school safely and well-informed about COVID-19 prevention

Here’s a helpful summary of the most important things you should know as you prepare your family to head back to school.

Children’s Minnesota requiring COVID-19 vaccine for employees

Children’s Minnesota is joining eight local health care organizations in requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employees, professional staff, volunteers and contractors. The requirement will go into effect no sooner than Sept. 7, 2021, and will include some medical and religious exemptions.

What you need to know about the COVID-19 delta variant

We talked with Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, about how families can navigate the potential risk of the delta variant.

Tips for kids going back to school during COVID-19 with asthma

We talked with Dory Baker, nurse practitioner in the Children’s Minnesota Asthma Clinic, about tips for kids with asthma going back to school in person this year.

Why Kali, a double-lung transplant recipient, got vaccinated against COVID-19

“The vaccine was the light at the end of the tunnel after almost 16 months. Kali just wants to be a kid and not be home all day.”

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine as a teen

Michelle Ramirez Armendariz, Children’s Minnesota Marketing and Communications intern and high school junior, talks about getting her COVID-19 vaccine at Children's Minnesota.

Kangaroo care: A healing connection between mom and baby

In recognition of International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, we’re celebrating families who use kangaroo care to help their babies grow big and strong. Heather and now 9-week-old Lucy know first-hand how beneficial it can be—especially when born premature.