Madison students sign the #BeYou pledge
A group of Madison third graders have committed to #BeYou, signing the pledge Thursday morning.
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Here's how you take the #BeYou pledge!
Are you proud of the person you are? Do you celebrate your uniqueness? Are you encouraging your friends to be themselves as well? Then, take the #BeYou pledge and ask others to do the same!
The #BeYou impact on a child's development
The goal of the Time For Kids #BeYou campaign is to empower children and adolescents to have confidence in themselves. Self-expression, or the act of portraying ideas, thoughts and feelings, is a major part of that. And self-expression is crucial to one's development.
Verona cheerleaders introduce #BeYou cheer
Verona High School's cheerleading team started its season in an unconventional way. Maria Carvalho came to practice, sat the young ladies down in a circle and asked them to say one thing that makes them proud about themselves.
Help kids #BeYou in the new school year
Going back to school, or heading there for the first time, can be exciting but also stressful. Kids get to see their friends and meet new teachers, but some might also be feeling social pressures.
'Be You Crew' encourages everyone to find purpose in their uniqueness
When April Vaassen got her psychology degree, she knew she'd be working with teenagers and young adults dealing with some difficult transitions. She knew that would be the case because she had struggled as well.
Bathroom stalls outfitted with positive messages at Marshall Elementary
Every summer, Dana Olert puts some time in on Pinterest and Instagram. It's not to track the healthiest after-school snacks or kids' fashion trends. Rather, she's looking for ways to put the Marshall PTA's fundraising dollars to good use.
Summer reading suggestions to help kids #BeYou
Summer is a time for kids to get outside and play, and who says they can't bring a good book for when a break is needed?
10 questions to help kids learn more about themselves
From the moment they are born, children are developing at a rapid pace. As parents and caregivers, we love them, support them and try to give them the tools they need to grow both physically and mentally.
Man born with one hand stresses ‘Different is Awesome'
Jillian Brown waits anxiously in the gym of Northside Elementary School. She's about to stand up in front of all of her classmates to introduce someone who actually understands how she feels every day.
Unicyclist club leader shows what it means to #BeYou
A lot of kids are eager to get out of the building as soon as they could be on a Friday afternoon, but throughout the school year, the gym at O'Keefe Middle School is filled with kids of all ages.
'Enough is enough': Walworth County dad pushes for change after son's suicide
It's quiet on Jeff Fuller's property. Tucked away in Walworth County, his yard is nurtured by nature. A pontoon silently floats on the surface of the pond situated centrally between a rickety tree house and the pens where he breeds sporting dogs.
News 3 Now welcomes our #BeYou ambassadors
News 3 Now and SSM Health kicked off their #BeYou ambassador program Tuesday. Dozens of teachers, coaches, youth group leaders, pediatricians, and more were provided resources to share with kids and teens in their communities to encourage them to be confident in being themselves.
What's it like to #BeYou?
We know kids are happiest when they can be themselves, and learning that skill is easier said than done.
Two seniors lead schoolwide project focused on empowering women
Adams-Friendship High School seniors Deana Johnson and Jaydan Frank have decided they want to spend their lives helping women. As part of their senior capstone project, they teamed up to lead a schoolwide day of workshops that focused on empowering women and on women's mental health.
Thousands of kids expected to skip school Thursday for a good reason: Here's why
Kids across Wisconsin, and the entire country, will get a taste of the "real," working world this week. National "Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day" is Thursday, April 25. Many Madison-area businesses are getting ready for an influx of "new employees" who are ready to participate.
5 ways parents can encourage kids to #BeYou
"Just be yourself," is something you might say to yourself when preparing to meet new people or sit down for a job interview. We might also say it to our children as they grapple with fitting into social circles.
Study: 1.1 million children have suicidal thoughts, attempts
The number of children and teens in the United States who visited emergency rooms for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts doubled between 2007 and 2015, according to a new analysis.
Model self acceptance, encourage a child to #BeYou
If you work with kids or teens, News 3 Now and SSM Health are looking for #BeYou ambassadors!
What is Time For Kids: #BeYou?
We all face pressure. It can come from societal expectations, messages on social media, peer pressure or something else. Whatever the case, there's no group more vulnerable than kids. They're not only figuring out who they are, but they're forced to weigh that against mounting expectations.
Studies show anxiety, eating disorders affect athletes disproportionately
Mental health impacts on athletes
Mental illness does not discriminate and athletes are no exception and sometimes even more likely to battle it, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison psychiatrist.
Eating right at young age can lead to lifetime of mental well-being, pediatric dietitian says
Getting kids to eat well-balanced diets can be a challenge for parents and caregivers. But the benefits are many, like proper growth, laying the foundation for lifelong eating habits, and last but not least, improved mental health.
Inpatient youth mental health facility expansion to help transgender teens
The need for youth mental health resources is growing in our community, especially for marginalized populations, like transgender youth, who are at a higher risk of attempting suicide.
Mount Horeb Area School District introduces Plaid Umbrella Project
A new partnership between the Mount Horeb Area School District and the Mount Horeb Mental Health & Wellness Coalition aims to improve mental health care access for students.
