Early Childhood

After a screening of the documentary No Small Matter, Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics, spoke on the on the importance of the first five years of child development during a panel discussion.

Join fellow primary care clinicians to learn from local and national experts in pediatric mental health how to address gaps in practice and incorporate new information to effectively manage mental and behavioral health issues in children. We recognize the increasing number of mental health concerns that are managed in the primary care office and aim to support clinician’s ongoing need for further education, training, and access to available local resources.

The Toddler Attention Study is currently inviting parents with infants or toddlers ages 9 months to 15 months to participate in a research project at Children's Minnesota St. Paul Clinic, through a partnership between Children's Minnesota, Megan Gunnar, Ph.D. and Shanna Mliner, M.Ed. of the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development.

With a new venue and new features, Children's Hospital Association's 70th Annual Storyland Gala is an opportunity to form new connections and make a difference in our community by improving the health and well-being of children. This gala has helped raise more than $24 million for children and families over 70 years. Dinner, silent and live auctions, table games, after party and piano cabaret make for a unique night to remember. Join Twin Cities' finest as we celebrate what makes our community the best place for the best people on earth--kids.

Dr. Gigi Chawla provided expertise on how to talk to your baby at an early age.

Children’s Minnesota is teaming up with Mayor Betsy Hodges to promote healthy early childhood brain development.