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Snowed in? Globe winner wants you to binge 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' 01/27/2016 02:05am • WASHINGTON -- Tired of being stuck indoors with nothing to do during the Blizzard of 2016? Newly crowned Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom has an idea: watch "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." "First of all guys, all episodes that we've aired so far are available for free on Hulu and CW.com, so you hav What to Do If Your Child's Weight Gain Falters 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Kids grow fast. In particular, babies and toddlers experience rapid weight gain in their first two years. "In the first year, we expect their weight to triple," says Maureen Black, professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and director of the school's Gr Don't Lose Your Patience While Job Hunting 01/25/2016 07:00pm • There's no denying that we live in a world full of instant gratification. Texting your loved one about dinner plans? You'll probably get a response within minutes. Contacting a friend to make plans to meet up for dinner next week? You'll hear back within a day or so. Emailing your boss about an upco 6 ways to improve your treadmill workouts 01/22/2016 07:30am • Does running on a treadmill make you feel like a caged animal, spinning your wheels like a hamster, perhaps? Does it bore you and hamper results? While many runners have those feelings, the treadmill doesn't have to be such a drag. And, it's actually a powerful tool -- when used correctly -- to do s Pedestrian deaths on the rise in DC region 01/20/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Walking is becoming an increasingly dangerous activity, as the number of pedestrians killed in crashes in the Washington area continues to rise. Data provided to WTOP by 10 of the top local police agencies show that 60 pedestrians died in 2015 after being struck by a vehicle. I Montgomery Co. leaders want to eliminate traffic-related deaths 01/19/2016 04:04pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Montgomery County officials are exploring major transportation and policy changes to eliminate traffic-related deaths in coming years. The Montgomery County Council has introduced the Vision Zero resolution to make it safer for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Similar p Parents set limits on teen driving, but do teens follow? 01/19/2016 09:09am • WASHINGTON — Not only are teen drivers more vulnerable to distractions while driving, but they are also at the highest risk for crashes. And while most parents say they set limits on their teen drivers, such as restricting cellphone use and driving times, youths may not be getting the message, a Minding the Kids in Divorce: Minimizing the Mental Health Impact 01/18/2016 07:00pm • With up to half of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce -- and rates of divorce higher for subsequent marriages -- many children face challenges from their parents' split that can follow them for a lifetime, including into their own relationships as adults. However, recent research evaluating th How to Handle a Micromanaging Boss Without Getting Fired 01/18/2016 07:00pm • When you start a new job, it's normal to have your boss check up on you and double-check your work to make sure that you are doing things correctly. At the very least, she will touch base with you verbally or via email to ensure that everything is going smoothly. But what if your boss is always dou Dietary Pseudo-Confusion: of Fire and Rain 01/18/2016 07:00pm • As some of you have likely noticed, I have been in full battle mode since the release of the official 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The reasons for my crusade are a matter of public record, so I won't belabor them here.I will note, however, that some of my respected colleagues have gon Reviews: Globe-winner 'Son of Saul' and single-shot 'Victoria' 01/15/2016 03:22am • WASHINGTON — It won four awards at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival before winning the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film on Sunday and being nominated for an Oscar on Thursday. Now, Hungary's Holocaust drama "Son of Saul" finally hits D.C. movie theaters this weekend. As you ch 5 ways to make 2016 your best financial year ever 01/14/2016 07:00pm • A new year can mean a fresh start in many areas of life - including the area of money management. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to have a financial makeover, you've come to the right place. Here are five money moves you can make that will help you to have your best financial year ever. How to organize your home for less 01/14/2016 09:00am • Amid the typical New Year's resolutions, getting organized is an oft-promised, seldom-achieved goal that plagues busy parents, office workers, college students and everyone in between. Clutter and a messy environment are proven causes of distraction and increased stress levels, both of which prohibi 6 steps to a healthier family in 2016 01/14/2016 08:30am • The holidays have been over for a couple weeks, and as another year begins, we're still thinking about resolutions. While most people immediately vow to go on a " diet," it's not the best New Year's decision. A diet implies a finite period of time and once the diet is over, many go back to their old How to Stay Calm in a Volatile Market 01/10/2016 07:00pm • It seems like every time we turn on the financial news, there's another story that's grabbing our increasingly limited time and attention. Whether it was the economic crisis in Greece, or the more recent slowdowns in China or Europe, these news stories sometimes seem to have a "sky is falling" backd