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Is a Chaotic Household Linked to Risk of Children Having ADHD? 06/01/2017 08:00pm • Does a chaotic home environment increase the risk that a child will develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Or is it that a child with ADHD -- and all of the stressors often associated with this neurodevelopmental disorder -- makes a household chaotic? In some ways, it's a "which came fir Throwing a change-up, author tells his personal baseball tale 05/31/2017 04:36am • WASHINGTON — As many a pitching coach will tell you, the secret to success on the mound doesn’t lie in overpowering the hitter. Pitching is about changing speeds, hitting your spots, and keeping the hitter off-balance, guessing what’s coming next. After 35 years of writing about crime and t What Adults Who Don't Have ADHD Should Know About Adults Who Do 05/30/2017 08:00pm • Julia Breur, a licensed clinical psychotherapist in Boca Raton, Florida, says it's important to clarify and even correct many false beliefs surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "There are numerous myths and misconceptions about ADHD that are considered to be facts by those who do no Learn How Teens Can Get High School Credit for Internships 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Internships are a great way for teens to explore careers, and some high school students may be able to earn credit for these experiences. "Participating in an internship gave me freedom and responsibility, direction, and experiences that I will never forget," Olivia Tseng, an 11th-grader at Wakefiel Lower Your Risk for Lung Cancer By Quitting Smoking 05/29/2017 08:00pm • If you smoke and want to stop, you're in good company. Ninety percent of smokers want to quit, says Dr. Amy Lukowski, clinical director of health initiatives at National Jewish Health. "This speaks to the addictive nature of tobacco," she says. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. But Can Celebrity Pundits Predict the Profitable? 05/29/2017 08:00pm • Far from the sublime corners of some Wall Street suite, stock pundit Jim Cramer gained fame by pumping up the volume on CNBC's "Mad Money" -- a TV show, you could say, that calls to mind the labels "showboat," "showoff" and "showman" as opposed to "shaman" or "hot shot." In fact, few in investment AAA: Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days for teen drivers 05/29/2017 04:55am • WASHINGTON — Memorial Day is typically the start of the 100 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers, according to AAA. In the past five years, more than 5,000 people nationwide have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during that 100-day period. To fight the deadly trend, safe- Ocean City beachgoers are warned to be mindful of pedestrians 05/24/2017 05:34pm • STEVENSVILLE, Md. — When getting footloose and carefree at the beach, don't forget pedestrian road rules, officials warn as they gear up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. "You need to obey the laws. You need to use crosswalks. You need to use the signaled intersections," Ocean City Mayor Rick Me Pedestrian, crosswalk safety focus of Montgomery Co. police campaign 05/24/2017 03:56pm • BETHESDA, Md. -- Drivers in four spots along Md. Route 355 from Bethesda to Germantown may have spotted pedestrians at crosswalks with walkie-talkies. Those pedestrians were members of the Montgomery County Police Department, focusing on pedestrian safety in marked, but "un-signalized" crosswalks †Officials remind area drivers to play it safe in summer traffic 05/23/2017 05:44pm • STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Summer months are among the most deadly for traffic crashes, and a good way to avoid death and injury is clicking the seat belt, officials said. "The routine wearing of seat belts is the single most-effective measure to reduce crash-related deaths and injuries," said Kurt Er Why prioritizing motherhood in first 3 years is critical 05/19/2017 02:54am • WASHINGTON — It’s no secret that new babies need extra care and attention from their parents — from skin-to-skin bonding in the first few weeks, to snuggles and stories before bed. But it turns out, that intense closeness is critical well past the first few months of a child’s life. What Makes Teens 'Most Likely to Succeed?' 05/18/2017 08:00pm • As a sociologist who's done much research on elite performance and productivity, I've given a lot of thought to the skills that lead to success in the modern economy. What I've found applies not only to adults but to kids, including teens graduating from high school this spring. Parents, too, take 6 Surprising Benefits of a Frugal Hobby 05/16/2017 08:00pm • Whether it's woodworking or writing, a hobby doesn't have to be expensive to be satisfying. For as the little as the cost of a few hand tools or paper and pen, a frugal hobbyist can begin exploring the craft and developing creative skills. Sure, you can spend a lot of money on tools and materials la Dow Plunging as Trump Rally Cools 05/16/2017 08:00pm • Is this the beginning of the end of the Trump rally? In the first major test to a robust, months-long rally that had major indices setting new all-time highs almost daily, the Dow Jones industrial average shed around 240 points, or 1.1 percent, by noon on Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 in Review: 'Snatched' swings from fun to non-refundable in mother-daughter trip 05/12/2017 01:11am • WASHINGTON — In her last big-screen outing, Amy Schumer delivered comedy gold in Judd Apatow's "Trainwreck" (2015), teaming with Bill Hader, Brie Larson, John Cena and LeBron James to find major heart in the funniest flick of the year. Now, she follows it up with "Snatched," an increasingl