Consumer Reports: Removing stains from kids' clothing
Back to school might look a little different this year, but some things never change, like kids' exceptional ability to stain their clothing.
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Packers to host free virtual pep rally for fans Saturday
The Green Bay Packers are holding a virtual pep rally for fans on Saturday.
Health officials recommend against usual trick-or-treating
State health officials are recommending against trick-or-treating as usual this Halloween because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctors say anxiety and depression are a lot more common in kids, especially during pandemic
With all the changes to your family's normal routine, doctors want to make sure parents are looking out for signs of anxiety and depression in kids.
Here's what to know about wooden toys for children
Here's a closer look at wooden toys, including BestReviews' recommendations on good choices for children.
Woman makes, donates 100 hats to Koats for Kids
Mary Nevicosi spent her free time during the pandemic making 100 winter hats to donate.
Operation Fresh Start celebrates 50 years serving opportunity youth
A Dane County nonprofit is celebrating 50 years serving opportunity youth.
Groomer shares tips on how to groom your pet amid the pandemic
Caitlyn Reed is a certified master groomer at Serenity Pet Salon And Spa and she shares her advice.
Donate gently used winter coats, accessories to families in need during Koats for Kids 2020
Collection goes through Oct. 10
The annual drive to collect coats and winter wear is back in its 35th year.
Too much screen time during virtual learning can cause eye strain for kids
With most students in the Madison area learning from home, they're staring at screens a lot. Doctors say that can put strain on their eyes.
6 ways to make healthy, simple kids' lunches in an unusual school year
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, you and your child can prepare school lunches that will keep your family nourished and organized as the school year unfolds.
Doctor: Kids will need counseling, support as they deal with anxieties of going back to school during pandemic
This back to school season feels very different. For many kids -- whether they're starting school virtually or in-person -- instead of feeling excitement for the year ahead, they're feeling anxiety and stress.
Pediatrician seeing 'quarantine 15' weight gain in kids
We're all spending more time at home, and that often means ordering food in, and spending less time at the gym and more time on the couch.
Back to School: How to find child care during the pandemic
Many parents are now looking for child care for school aged children, something they wouldn't be thinking about without the pandemic.
As schools reopen, these are the cities with the fewest “stay-at-home” parents
Millions of American children will spend at least some of their time learning from home this year. The share of families potentially lacking an available parent to supervise the kids varies widely across cities and states.
Try this night walk: A listening adventure for you and your kids
As my 4-year-old son and I set off to explore the natural sounds of our neighborhood at night, I reminded myself to be more like a butterfly flitting behind him and less like a hovering helicopter.
Teens are having unprotected sex, driving drunk and vaping among other risky behaviors, CDC says
Kids are still taking pretty big risks, according to several new studies of youthful behavior from the CDC.
Thousands seek to adopt a 9-year-old boy after seeing his heartbreaking plea for a new family
If 9-year-old Jordan could be anywhere in the world, he'd be at an adoption party celebrating with a forever family of his own.
Virtual learning? Here's how to teach P.E. in your own backyard
As more and more schools look to start virtually online this fall, there's a push for more physical education at home. As a parent, you might be wondering how that's supposed to look, so we found an easy way to help you out.
Doctor recommends parents plan ahead for virtual learning, find spot in house dedicated to school
MADISON, Wis. -- As families prepare to start off the school year virtually, doctors suggest parents prepare for the everyday changes this will cause. "It’s going to be tough. And just like anything that we can foresee being a future…
9 tips for perfecting your pandemic back-to-school supply list
Normally around this time of year, parents and kids would be stocking up on pencils, pens, paper and folders. This year, however, is anything but normal. Here are some tips to prepare.
Learning Pods & Equity: will the strategy exacerbate already-existing inequalities?
Many families are turning to learning pods to help supplement virtual learning as many school districts plan for an online start to the school year – but there are concerns that some families might be left behind.
Are you kids learning from home? Here's some advice from a homeschool mom
As many school districts plan a virutal start to the school year, News 3 Now This Morning talked to the experts for advice - a family who's been learning from home for nearly a decade.
Getting quality sleep is a big piece of the puzzle to living a healthy lifestyle -- especially for kids
There are three basic things you can do to help your family build healthy habits: eat healthy, stay hydrated and get a good night's sleep.
