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US teens use screens more than seven hours a day on average — and that’s not including school work

Convenience of toddler foods may do more harm than good

Convenience of toddler foods may do more harm than good

95% of tested baby foods in the US contain toxic metals, report says

As more schools become ‘test-optional,’ do juniors still need to take the SAT/ACT?

As more schools become ‘test-optional,’ do juniors still need to take the SAT/ACT?

3 changes to the ACT that could help students succeed

3 changes to the ACT that could help students succeed

Exposure to pollution linked to ‘silent miscarriages’

Exposure to pollution linked to ‘silent miscarriages’

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Prince George’s Co. schools want feedback on student homework policy

Prince George’s Co. schools want feedback on student homework policy

Kids eating too much processed foods? Your cooking may be to blame

Kids eating too much processed foods? Your cooking may be to blame

More Virginians are home-schooling their children

More Virginians are home-schooling their children

Eczema in kids: What parents can do to calm the itch

Eczema in kids: What parents can do to calm the itch

Report: 17 DC school playgrounds show elevated lead levels

Report: 17 DC school playgrounds show elevated lead levels

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Airline introduces baby seat map to allow passengers to avoid infants

Starving for perfection: Parents walk tightrope when dealing with kids’ eating disorders, social media use

Starving for perfection: Parents walk tightrope when dealing with kids’ eating disorders, social media use

DC leaders ‘sound the alarm’ on crisis facing US moms

DC leaders ‘sound the alarm’ on crisis facing US moms

Lighten up: Backpack safety tips to help during the school year

Lighten up: Backpack safety tips to help during the school year

New York Times book editor shares tips on ‘How to Raise a Reader’

New York Times book editor shares tips on ‘How to Raise a Reader’

Diapers will be tax-free in DC starting October

Diapers will be tax-free in DC starting October

Montgomery Co. back-to-school fair offers free fun plus health screenings, vaccines

Montgomery Co. back-to-school fair offers free fun plus health screenings, vaccines

My Take: It’s a back to school celebration! For parents, that is

My Take: It’s a back to school celebration! For parents, that is

‘No shots, no school’: Prince George’s Co. reminds parents to vaccinate kids before school

‘No shots, no school’: Prince George’s Co. reminds parents to vaccinate kids before school

Traveling with toddlers: 16 tips to make your vacation go smoothly

Traveling with toddlers: 16 tips to make your vacation go smoothly

US News unveils the year’s best cars for teens

US News unveils the year’s best cars for teens

Is your college student moneywise? Teach them these financial fundamentals

Is your college student moneywise? Teach them these financial fundamentals

Back to School 101: Good study habits

Back to School 101: Good study habits

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