New state report finds youth experiencing increased depression, anxiety
MADISON, Wis. -- Adolescents in Wisconsin are reporting increasing thoughts of suicide and feelings of depression and anxiety, according to a new report released Friday by the…
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Parents search for solutions amid national shortage of pediatric pain relievers
MADISON, Wis. -- Most parents keep Motrin and ibuprofen on hand in the medicine cabinet for when their child comes down with a cold or…
Managing digital device use this summer
MADISON - As kids start to get bored this summer, they often turn to their phones, tablets and computers for entertainment. But if you're looking to limit that screen time,…
The decision to vaccinate young children: Pfizer shares new vaccine data for children under 5
MADISON - As a parent, it's natural to want to protect your child. But when it comes to a global pandemic,…
6 local Mother's Day gift ideas
This month's hot list is devoted to Mother's Day ideas including matching aprons, family recipes on towels, sweet treats and custom kids' clothing.
This month's hot list is devoted to Mother's Day ideas including matching aprons, family recipes on towels, sweet treats and custom kids' clothing.
How to help if your kids developed anxiety during the pandemic
MADISON, Wis. -- The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on most people in one way or another over the last couple years, but more studies are finding children have had an especially hard time. The combination of virtual school environments,…
Survey: Only 30% of parents will vaccinate children under 5 'as soon as possible,' ahead of impending FDA approval
Local doctors debunk vaccine misinformation, say kids are more likely to get myocarditis from COVID than its shot
MADISON, Wis.-- One week from Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to consider a…
How protective is your mask? New CDC numbers show not all masks are created equal
MADISON, Wis.-- As the pandemic began, most of us were walking around with cloth masks covering our faces. Then, many upgraded…
On par with Dane County's human population, 80% of local zoo animals have received the COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON, Wis.-- Whether you have two legs or four, hair or needles, you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.…
Doctors explain: How to talk to your kids about the COVID-19 shot & its side effects
MADISON, Wis.-- The youngest Americans yet are starting to roll up their sleeves and receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Shots of any kind can be scary for kids. We asked UW Health Dr. William Hartman what information…
Does the vaccine impact puberty in kids? Will it eliminate the need for masks in schools?
Madison doctors answer FAQs about the COVID vaccine & kids ahead of public hearing
MADISON, Wis.-- Parents should have a lot of questions about the COVID vaccine and how safe it is for their…
'It would kill him': Fearful of what could happen if their immunocompromised son gets COVID, local family encouraged by ongoing UW study
Researchers are studying ways to get kids with underlying conditions safely back in the classroom
MADISON, Wis.-- As we learned from the death of Colin Powell, COVID can be life-ending for people with underlying health conditions. That's especially true for unvaccinated,…
How much say should parents give kids? Local doctors answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids under 12
Locally, doctors are preparing to administer tens of thousands of doses... and answer just as many questions.
In the 608: Koats for Kids 2021
MADISON, Wis. — News 3 Now, Klinke Cleaners, the Community Action Coalition and Magic 98 (98.1 FM) are proud to team up for the…
US Surgeon General urges parents and officials take these steps to protect children from Covid-19
(CNN) -- A return to in-person learning has led to thousands of students having to quarantine across the US, with Covid-19 cases among children surging to levels not seen since winter. With the increased threat, the US surgeon general is…
The Madison Reading Project is offering teachers 25 brand-new, diverse books for their classrooms
How you can give or get books, today!
The Madison Reading Project says every donation makes a difference. More than 100 teachers have signed up so far: which means 2,500 books are already needed.
Masks for all, distancing cut in half: The latest back-to-school recommendations from Wisconsin's Dept. of Public Instruction
Weeks away from the start of a new school year, Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction is out with a list of new guidelines they hope all schools will follow to keep students safe.
Why these parents volunteered their young children for Covid-19 vaccine trials
(CNN) -- As troubling new variants emerge, doctors say America's chances of winding down the Covid-19 pandemic in the US will largely depend on how many young adults and children get vaccinated. Now, toddlers and babies as young as 6…
How to make sure your kids stay active this summer
Dr. Roopa Shah from SSM Health joins News 3 Now This Morning's Chris Stanford and Leah Linscheid to talk about how you can keep your kids active this summer.
The Madison Children's Museum is reopening Thursday, requiring masks for all
After 450 days of silence, the Madison Children's Museum will once again be filled with ear-piercing shrieks of laughter and pure joy. The museum is reopening to 6,000 member families Thursday, June 3rd and to the general public June 24th.
What the new CDC mask guidance means for kids under 12
(CNN) -- When the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its new mask guidance last week, it didn't include guidance to vaccinated parents who have unvaccinated children, leaving many parents confused about what to do. The new guidance…
Starting Monday, Madison libraries will allow in-person browsing, checkout
The city's 9 public libraries will welcome families back May 24th
The city's 9 public libraries are about to get noisier, in a good way. For the first time in 14 months, all 9 will reopen for in-person browsing and check-out starting Monday, May 24.
Local pharmacy opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to children in anticipation of FDA authorization
Kids 12-15 could become eligible as soon as this week
With news the FDA may approve Pfizer's vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15 as soon as this week, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy isn't wasting any time booking appointments.
40 years & 60 books later, this Madison-based bestselling author has no plans to retire
A conversation with Kevin Henkes: The man behind some of your children's favorite books
Henkes has been writing and illustrating since he was a student at the UW-Madison.
