SSM Health: Time outdoors benefits kids, but also the earth
MADISON, Wis. — Summer break is here, along with new summer schedules, longer daylight hours, and weather that is typically better for outdoor activities. With that,…
Time for Kids
Time for Kids: 3 Ways to teach children about local food
As the local planting and growing season gets started, now is the perfect time to teach kids about local food and make a fun plan to do things throughout the summer to maintain the excitement.
Time for Kids: Creating a container garden
Growing a vegetable garden in pots or containers may be the perfect way to teach responsibility and sustainability.
Time for Kids: Keys for Health celebrates Earth Day
News 3 Now is teaming up with SSM Health for this year's "Time for Kids: Keys for Health" campaign, and there's no better time to launch than ahead of Earth Day.
News 3 Now, SSM Health partnering on new Time for Kids: Keys to Health campaign
News 3 Now is partnering with SSM Health on a new campaign over the next year aimed at addressing some of the biggest health issues in the community affecting kids.
Time for Kids: Poison safety at home
MADISON, Wis. -- Odds are there are things in your home that you don't even know would be poisonous if ingested, especially for a small child under the age…
SSM Health: Why parents shouldn't skip out on routine vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. — Vaccines are an important part of overall wellbeing, and they work by strengthening immune system response to diseases that could be serious or…
Talking to your kids about the dangers of vaping
MADISON, Wis. -- Clever marketing has made vaping attractive to kid and teens, but is it really safer than cigarettes? Health experts from SSM Health are laying…
Time for Kids: Teaching kids acts of kindness
MADISON, Wis. -- It feels good to share love and gratitude with others, but there's more to it than that -- it can actually be physically good for the heart. SSM…
Time for Kids: Protecting your family against carbon monoxide poisoning this winter
MADISON, Wis. -- While we have been fortunate to avoid power outages when overnight temperatures dip below zero so far this winter, temperatures are expected…
SSM Health: The difference between "stomach flu" and the actual flu
MADISON, Wis. — Health experts in Wisconsin are expecting a very active flu season, and with many illnesses on the rise, SSM Health…
Time for Kids: How early kids should start getting the flu shot, and when to get it every year
MADISON, Wis. — We’ve talked a lot about COVID-19 and the vaccine for kids, but other respiratory illnesses continue to spread in southern Wisconsin, and that…
SSM Health: Signs of concern with respiratory illness
While it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of each illness, SSM Health Pediatrician Dan Beardmore is breaking down the difference between what’s normal, and when to be seen by a doctor.
SSM Health: Things to keep in mind while trick-or-treating this Halloween
MADISON, Wis. — Halloween is just 10 days away, and this year, the CDC has that families should be able to partake in trick-or-treating, but…
SSM Health: Flu shot more important than ever this year
Last year Wisconsin saw a historically low flu season, driven by a combination of staying at home, masking, and virtual schooling.
SSM Health: Environmental factors often overlooked when it comes to children's health
From annual exams to water and air quality, there are a number of factors that impact a child’s health.
SSM Health: Recognizing the not-so-obvious signs of stress and anxiety
Take a normal school year, then add a pandemic on top of that. COVID-19 continues to impact area communities, including our classrooms and quarantining students.
SSM Health: Family unit is important to navigating COVID concerns
It may seem like ground we’ve already covered, but with rising COVID cases statewide, especially in kids, SSM Health Physician Benjamin Banks says it’s important to reiterate the message of dealing with it safely, including the added stress.
Back to school anxiety: How to help your child, or yourself, navigate those feelings
A change in routine sometimes means a change in behavior, but while some are positive, others could be a sign of something else, such as anxiety.
SSM Health: How to properly fit your child's backpack
Have you ever noticed a child struggling with a heavy backpack? Odds are that backpack was too big, which could lead to pain, injuries, or even disruption to proper posture.
SSM Health: A Goodnight's rest has multiple benefits
Odds are you know that a good night’s rest is crucial for development, but the amount your child needs likely varies.
SSM Health: It's time to start switching to a school based routine
It’s been said many times, kids thrive on routine.
SSM Health: As school year approaches, remember to follow regular vaccination schedule outside of COVID
The COVID-19 vaccine is highly suggested for children 12 and up, but with the school year drawing closer, SSM Health Nurse Practitioner Jim Plasky says many are behind on their overall vaccine schedules, and that it’s time to catch up.
SSM Health: Low self-esteem and depression have similar symptoms, but are much different
You’ve heard a lot about the signs of low self-confidence and self-esteem in the past few weeks, but how do they compare to things like anxiety and depression?
