By Karen Stokes Encouraging heart healthy habits in your children from an early age not only lowers their risk of heart disease in the future but also teaches them to make better heart healthy choices. How children are fed may be just as important as what they are fed, according to a 2020 scientific statement […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoes trans youth care ban
Transgender youth will continue to have access to gender-affirming medical care, provided the veto survives an override early next year. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Transgender youth will continue to have access to gender-affirming care in Wisconsin after Democratic […]
COVID-19 and Flu: What you need to know
By Shannon Baumer-Mouradian MD, pediatric emergency medicine at Children’s Wisconsin While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed much of 2020, one thing remains true — flu season is coming and getting the flu vaccination for your child is the best thing you can do to prevent them from getting sick. The flu, or influenza, is a […]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Going Back to School
By Lakiesha Russell Child and family therapist at Children’s Wisconsin As a parent, you’ve probably been faced with the difficult decision regarding your child going back to school — whether that’s in-person at school or from home. These decisions can bring about stress, anxiety and disappointment as you try to do what is best for […]
Keeping Young Athletes Active and Engaged During COVID-19
By Matthew Myrvik, PhD Clinical Sport Psychologist, Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Children’s Wisconsin Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin For many kids and teens, getting out and playing sports is one of the most rewarding and integral parts of their day. The benefits of playing sports are numerous. Aside from the physical health benefits, […]
How to get Kids to Wear a Mask
By Christen McAlpine-Tesfai Pediatrician, Good Hope Pediatrics With mask mandates in place in a lot of communities, parents may need a little help getting kids to jump on board, but with these tips and tricks, your child should be ready to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mask recommendations for kids According to the American […]
The New Way COVID-19 Might Be Affecting Kids
By Joseph Block, MD Cardiologist, Children’s Wisconsin From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the main understandings was that it didn’t affect healthy kids as seriously as adults. While that still remains true, in early May, reports talked about a “mysterious illness” that has shown up in some kids who have been […]