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.
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.
