Mayo Clinic Children's

04/02/2026

📚 Did you know Mayo Clinic Children’s NICU provides free children’s books to babies and their families to support early bonding and development?

Looking to share a little extra love this spring? ❤️ You can support our tiniest patients by donating a book through our NICU Amazon wish list:
https://a.co/02yYbxDx

For in‑person book drop‑off, please coordinate with Child Life by emailing
childlife@mayo.edu

✨ All donated books must be new.

04/01/2026

🍕💛 A slice of kindness goes a long way.

Thanks to the incredible support of the Caleb Strong Foundation, our patients and families often get to enjoy free pizza lunches. These special moments offer more than just a meal—they bring smiles, connection, and a welcome change of pace during challenging times.

Their generosity also keeps our family room stocked with coffee, offering comfort and a small taste of home when it’s needed most.

It’s partnerships like this that help create a stronger, more caring community for the families we serve. 💫

03/31/2026

✨ Visit a few of the areas Child Life covers at Mayo Clinic Children’s. You might see some familiar faces! 🫧

03/26/2026

⚾️ Baseball season is officially in full swing! Good luck to our home team, the Minnesota Twins!
Throwing it back to a favorite winter moment when the Twins Winter Caravan brought smiles to kids at Mayo Clinic Children’s.

Twins utility player Austin Martin and minor league pitcher Zebby Matthews, joined the team’s play by play broadcaster Cory Provus and twins hall of famer Justin Morneau to visit dozens of pediatric patients at Mayo Clinic.

03/20/2026

Myth: Poisonings only happen to children ❌
Poisonings can happen to anyone. Being prepared and knowing what to do can make a real difference. If you suspect a poisoning, don’t wait—call Poison Control right away. The Poison Help Line is free and available 24/7: 1‑800‑222‑1222.
Save the number in your phone and visit a website like https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/ to learn more.

03/17/2026

A big thank you to the Super Herber Bros for spending time with us and for all you do to support kids and families facing health challenges.

During their visit, the Herber Bros shared their own stories, talked all things Pokémon, and even challenged us to a game for the chance to win some of the cards they opened! 🎉

Through their work in the community, the Super Herber Bros Foundation helps raise awareness for epilepsy, childhood cancer, and severe allergies. We’re grateful for the impact you continue to make.

03/12/2026

🐻🩺 Our facility dog, Alicia, lent a paw to our newest teddy bear patients!
From IVs to surgery to X‑rays, kids are getting hands‑on with medical equipment in a fun, friendly way.

03/11/2026

A display of egg‑ceptional engineering! Thanks to some clever contraptions, many eggs survived the fall. Don’t be surprised if this challenge makes a regular re‑appearance. 👀

03/06/2026

Every child at Mayo Clinic Children’s is supported by a team that cares deeply. This week, our Child Life team gathered for a professional development day to continue strengthening the comfort and confidence they bring to children and families.

03/05/2026

Mac & cheese makes everything better. 🧀
Every month, our local Chick‑fil‑A helps bring comfort and smiles to our pediatric patients and their families at Mayo Clinic Children’s. We’re so thankful! Chick-fil-A Ear of Corn

02/27/2026

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognize that a child’s relationship with food and body image begins forming earlier than many parents realize. Understanding what to look for, and what to model at home, can make a meaningful difference in a child’s long-term health and well-being.

A pediatrician and eating disorder specialist at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Angela Mattke, explains the early warning signs, practical ways to support healthy habits, and where to turn if you’re worried about your child.

Awareness is prevention. 💙 Looking for more information? Talk to your child’s pediatrician and visit the links below.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
https://feast-ed.org/

02/24/2026

While celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month, we were all smiles for our healthy hero! 😁
It was so much fun welcoming Dr. Elise Sarvas to read "I’m a Dentist"—a Healthy Heroes children’s book she collaborated on. Dr. Sarvas showed us how to brush teeth using her fantastic models, introduced dental tools, and answered great questions about dental offices and keeping smiles healthy.

💬 Fun question: Dr. Sarvas’ toothy dragon doesn’t have a name… what do you think she should name them?