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.
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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.
Pediatrician encourages families to get outdoors and play amid pandemic
SSM Health pediatrician Dr. Dan Beardmore says the risk of contracting coronavirus is much lower when you're outside than it is when you're inside or in a large crowd.
In the midst of coronavirus, doctors say it's important to keep kids on a routine during summer
As families make the shift from virtual learning to summer break, experts say it's important to still keep a routine for your children.
'It's OK for kids to feel sad': Experts encourage parents to talk to kids about missing graduation, spring events because of coronavirus
As graduation dates come and go without formal ceremonies, school districts and communities across the country are trying to come up with creative ways to honor their graduates.
Experts say while staying safer at home, kids need to get outside and play
MADISON, Wis. -- While families are staying home and social distancing, it's still important to make sure kids get outside and move. With most in-person activities, and even school work, going virtual, it's no surprise we're probably looking at our…
Experts suggest getting creative in the kitchen, inviting kids to help while staying at home
MADISON, Wis. -- We're all spending a lot of time at home right now, and there's no doubt that can be stressful for families. Experts at SSM Health say it's a great time to teach kids to be creative with…
Practicing mindfulness with your kids can help them deal with the stress of the pandemic
MADISON, Wis. -- Each week, News 3 Now's Time for Kids segment focuses on different ways to help your children cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic. Now that students are stuck at home and can't see their friends,…
Giving back, being grateful can help kids feel better during the coronavirus pandemic
MADISON, Wis. -- Many kids are getting anxious and bored stuck at home, but teaching them to give back can boost their moods. Dr. Kathleen Hipke, a psychologist with SSM Health, said being kind and grateful is something you're more…
How to help kids understand coronavirus
Explaining the coronavirus and the Safer At Home order to your kids can be challenging. Luckily, some resources can make that task a bit easier.
Madison students sign the #BeYou pledge
A group of Madison third graders have committed to #BeYou, signing the pledge Thursday morning.
