Peeling back the plywood: Returning the love to the heart of Madison
After months of operating under a plywood protection, several Madison business owners are removing the boards covering their downtown storefronts.
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Learning in Lockdown: How to motivate your students for another semester of online school
Psychologists say the most successful families are doing these three things
So how do you get your kids excited for another semester online? Child psychologists say the most successful families are doing three things to keep their kids motivated.
Stress, shifting college plans, & math struggles define 2020 school year, according to survey of U.S. students
While it's no secret that COVID has upended almost every aspect of life in 2020, perhaps no one has faced as many unique challenges and disruptions as teachers, parents, and students.
What color terrace chair are you? Find out more about your personality
Now there's a quiz to answer a very important question: what color terrace chair are you?
Partnership between Madison food pantries, local farmers to continue through July
The $5 million program is considered a 'win-win' to keep families fed, farmers in business
The $5 million agreement extension between Dane County and the Second Harvest Food Bank allows the county to buy dairy, meat, and produce from Wisconsin farmers and use those locally-sourced products to stock county food pantries.
'I was the person donating. Now I'm in line': Local food pantries ask for help as they serve a record number of families
20 million families received a free meal in the past week
Nearly 12% of American families, a record 26 million people, reported not having enough to eat over the past week. Thousands live in south-central Wisconsin.
ER doctor gives advice on how to avoid sledding, tubing injuries this winter
As families try to get outside while continuing social distancing, many are turning to tubing and sledding for a little family fun.
Madison Schools announce all-virtual start to second semester
MMSD is leaving open the option for in-person learning if conditions improve
Madison students will continue with virtual learning for the start of the second semester.
'Eat the rainbow': Advice on how to get kids to follow new USDA dietary guidelines
Megan Timm, Community Health Manager at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Janesville, said parents should encourage their kids to "eat the rainbow."
Target recalls infant and toddler clothes because of a possible choking hazard
Target is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because of snaps that could be a choking hazard.
SSM Physician: Set goals as a family for 2021
Often times, New Year’s resolutions revolve around diet and health, and are more focused around adults, but Dr. Jacob Becker with SSM Health says making goals for 2021 a family activity helps give our children a voice, and small achievements to celebrate throughout the year.
Socially distant Santa Claus is coming to town
2020 will be remembered as the year that gatherings went virtual, and for Santa Claus it's no different.
From lap to laptop: Santa's gone remote, but video calls take some extra magic.
'We've worked hard to pivot ourselves for the pandemic and the future': How Monroe Street business owners are staying positive & productive
It takes three things to run a successful business on Monroe Street: a good attitude, gratitude, and the ability to adapt.
Verona Area School District plans phased return of in-person instruction
District asks families to choose between in-person, all-virtual learning
The Verona Area School District is planning to make in-person learning available for students of all grade levels.
Local mom takes a new twist on Elf on a Shelf
Three-month-old Hanklin Halvorson transforms into a holiday favorite this time of year.
Family physician offers up ways to stay active, indoors, during the winter
It’s the official start of Winter, a season where darker days and colder temperatures often stifle the motivation to be physical.
Pediatric neuropsychologist breaks down signs of ADHD vs restlessness during virtual learning
Kids as young as two can be diagnosed with ADHD, but if parents have seen their child act differently, they may be wondering if it’s due to the change of environments, or if it’s something else.
Is your child's name on the list? Meriter announces top baby names of 2020
When it comes to baby names, parents in southern Wisconsin are still big fans of the names Jackson and Charlotte.
Madison Reading Project needs help collecting children's books for Christmas
The local non-profit's goal is 10,000 books by Dec. 15
From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the magic treehouse in Jack and Annie's backyard, the Madison Reading Project is hoping to give thousands of kids a much-needed escape this holiday season in the form of new books. But the local group needs your help to make that happen.
Physician: Fun activities and laughter can boost immune system in cold and flu season
As we continue into the winter months, illnesses such as the cold and flu become more common. Add that to the pandemic, and many families may be wondering how they can boost their immune systems.
Fitchburg man spreads cheer with holiday light display
A Fitchburg man is going above and beyond to spread holiday cheer less than three weeks from Christmas.
Portillo's plans second Madison location outside West Towne Mall
Portillo's is looking to open its second Madison location, this time near West Towne Mall.
Christmas tree lots reporting brisk business in Wisconsin
Christmas tree lots report that business is already brisk in Wisconsin this holiday season and owners attribute that in part to the coronavirus pandemic.
Physician: Staying active is a key way to manage stress during COVID-19
While it’s been said that exercise is a good thing, SSM Health Family Physician Adam Buhalog says physical activity can provide much needed relief.
