Psychologist: Modeling joy through disappointment to your children is a critical must
MADISON, Wis. — Holiday traditions are among the most looked forward to family events, but like most things in 2020, this year’s plans are likely to…
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Child psychologist recommends staying connected to the community despite being socially distant this Thanksgiving
As health officials urge families to not hold in-person celebrations this Thanksgiving, SSM Health child psychologist Dr. Kathleen Hipke wants to make sure families still feel connected to the community around them.
Psychologist gives advice on how to talk to kids about the election
Whether you're celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's victory or not, doctors believe now could be a good time to talk to your kids about elections.
Pediatrician: Get kids outside to help with their mental health
As the winter months approach, families will be spending more time inside their homes. Even with the cold, doctors are encouraging kids to get outside every day.
Pediatricians encourage families to still bring kids in for routine doctor's visits
While it's still important to limit your trips out of the house, doctors want to make sure parents know bringing your kid in for a visit *is safe... And it's important, especially during the pandemic.
Do you need blue light glasses? Optometrist says there's no proof they work
With many kids learning virtually and parents working from home, many of us are staring at our screens a lot. Sometimes that can result in headaches or feelings of eye strain.
Pediatricians say despite most children only getting mild COVID-19 symptoms, kids should social distance and get a flu shot
Pediatricians at SSM Health are getting a lot of questions about the coronavirus. Often times, they're also related to the flu.
'We want to control the things that we can control': Doctors urge families to keep up with vaccinations
Doctors say getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever before, but so is staying up to date on other vaccinations.
Doctors urge families to make oral hygiene habits a priority
As we all get used to the new normal, it's important to keep your family healthy -- not just to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but to develop habits to live a healthy lifestyle.
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.
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.
Q&A with a child psychologist: The social impact of virtual learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused school districts across the country to make tough choices about the fall 2020 semester.
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.
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…
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.
News 3 Now and SSM Health launch 'Time for Kids: Recipe for Health' campaign to help families learn healthy habits
When it comes to creating lifelong health, it’s important for families to start early. But finding the best balance between work, school, and…
Experts say bad sun damage as a child can increase risk of skin cancer later in life
The importance of applying and re-applying sunscreen is a lesson that should be taught to children at a young age.
Psychologist talks about the importance of finding time for yourself while quarantining with family
For some, this non-stop togetherness might be causing some issues, but meeting up with others also requires important conversations about risk.
Families find unexpected silver linings in cancelled plans during pandemic
SSM Health child psychologist Dr. Kathleen Hipke said families can use this time as a learning experience for how to be flexible.
Pediatrician: Keeping up with your child's routine check-ups, vaccinations is important during pandemic
As area health systems continue to restore many of their operations, area doctors want parents to know that keeping up with their child's health visits is just as important now as it’s always been.
Pediatrician discusses risks of pools, playdates amid pandemic
Coronavirus is commonly caught by talking to someone at a close distance without a mask or getting coughed or sneezed on, but water activities can be at-risk as well.
'Children are not color blind': Psychologist suggests now is a good time to talk to kids about racism
As Black Lives Matter protests continue across the country, doctors suggest parents take this as an opportunity to talk to their children about racism.
Parents should prepare kids to see PPE and extra screenings at next doctor's appointment
Extra screenings, masks, gloves, and gowns look like necessary precautions to adults. But for kids, seeing people, including their pediatrician, in full PPE might be a little scary.
