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Beat the back-to-school rush, schedule your well-child check and sports physical

Before heading back to school or starting a sport, children need well-child checks and sports physicals. Learn how you can do both in one appointment at Children's.

Tips for your family’s summer camping trip

Whether your family is full of seasoned veterans or camping novices, we’re sharing some helpful tips to make this summer’s camping trip safer and more fun!

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Have you laughed today?

Learn from our expert why laughter is just as good for our bodies as it is for our minds.

What should you consider when sending your kids to camp?

The highlight of the summer for many is attending summer camp. Are you and your child prepared? Here is what you should consider when sending your kid to camp.

Summer tips for sunny days

There are many benefits to playing in the sun, but it’s important to be safe while spending time outdoors. Read sun safety tips from our experts!

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Redesigning the primary care experience

Redesigning the care experience to better meet our patients’ needs is a strategic pillar for Children's Minnesota 2020 vision.

Summer asthma tips for your family

With the long winter behind us and Minnesota’s summer beginning to shine, families tend to spend more time outdoors. For kids with asthma, that often means battling allergies.

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Injury prevention: Simple tips for playground and bicycle safety

Get simple tips for playground and bicycle safety for the summer from Dr. Gigi Chawla.

Manage your child’s asthma this spring with 6 tips from our expert

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to learn to manage it. Here are six tips from our expert.

Children’s Mental Health for Primary Care: The Early Years

April 5, 2019, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Paul

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.