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What Not to Say to People With Chronic Pain 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Rubbing alcohol in the woundPeople with chronic pain have heard it all -- over and over. Acquaintances say, "You look fine to me," or ask, "Why aren't you better yet?" Doctors and nurses advise, "There comes a point when you must accept a new normal." For someone coping with continual pain, possibly What to Say to Kids About Sugar 01/15/2019 07:00pm • My daughter was just 3 years old when I heard her say cupcakes have "too much sugar." As a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, my hackles went up immediately knowing how dangerous "good" or "bad" food messages can be for children. She'd heard the phrase "too much sugar" from an i Robot roll call: Giant stores getting mechanized helper 'Marty' 01/15/2019 08:58am • WASHINGTON ��� Next time you run to Giant to pick up a gallon of milk or a carton of eggs, you could cross paths with a roving robot named Marty. Nearly 500 of the googly-eyed helpers are being deployed as part of a tech push by Giant Food parent company Ahold Delhaize USA, which also owns Stop & 10 low-cost online colleges for out-of-state students 01/14/2019 07:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Love and Money: 8 Signs You're Financially Compatible�� 01/14/2019 07:00pm • Determine if your partner shares your financial values. While kindness, intelligence, humor and shared interests are crucial attributes single people often look for in a partner, taking stock of whether you're financially compatible can help you build the foundation of a healthy relationship. With s Best sledding spots in Montgomery Co. 01/14/2019 09:37am • WASHINGTON ��� After the weekend winter storm dumped about a foot of snow on parts of Montgomery County, Maryland, Monday is a snow day for many kids ��� and their parents too. And if you wanted an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the winter wonderland, Montgomery County Parks officials h Today in History: Jan. 14 01/14/2019 12:24am • Today is Monday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2019. There are 351 days left in the year. Today���s Highlight in History: ��On Jan. 14, 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge, ���Segregation forever!��� ��� a view Wallace later repudiated. On this date: In How to Tell If Your Baby Is in Pain -- and What to Do About It 01/13/2019 07:00pm • The first time parents hear their newborn cry, they often cry too -- tears of happiness, of course, that their child has officially arrived in the world and is, by the sound of those lungs, healthy. But after that, baby crying gets more complicated. Is she hungry? Tired? Uncomfortable? Wanting to be 3 Signs You Should Delay an ACT, SAT Test Date 01/13/2019 07:00pm • From time to time, ACT and SAT test-takers may find themselves facing an unpleasant decision of whether to sit for a scheduled exam or postpone it. This is a choice that must be evaluated thoroughly and carefully. First and foremost, students and parents should know that rescheduling incurs a fee. Considerations Before Maxing Out Your 401(k) 01/13/2019 07:00pm • You probably already know that contributing to your 401(k) plan will improve your retirement finances. But shoveling as much money as possible into a 401(k) account shouldn't always be your top priority. There are some circumstances when it makes sense to pay down debt and build up some savings outs Federal workers, contractors share #ShutdownStories with WTOP 01/11/2019 05:31pm • Are you a federal worker or contractor affected by the partial government shutdown who did not receive a paycheck today? WTOP wants to know how you're dealing with the situation. Join the conversation on Facebook, message us or email talkback@wtop.com to share your story. WASHINGTON ��� Some Virginia man gets 4 years for sexually assaulting children 01/11/2019 06:36am • FINCASTLE, Va. (AP) ��� A Virginia man has been sentenced to four years in prison for the sexual assault of several children, including a 6-year-old. The Roanoke Times reports 79-year-old Erich Wenzel Gass pleaded no contest Thursday to charges including forcible sodomy as part of a deal in which APNewsBreak: US approved thousands of child bride requests 01/11/2019 05:17am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Thousands of requests by men to bring in child and adolescent brides to live in the United States were approved over the past decade, according to government data obtained by The Associated Press. In one case, a 49-year-old man applied for admission for a 15-year-old girl. The Kids are saving their allowance ��� here's what they're buying 01/11/2019 04:20am • WASHINGTON ��� Some adults aren't that disciplined about saving money, but kids appear to be on the right track. According to a new study, kids who get an allowance save 42 percent of it on average. Nearly 70 percent of parents in the U.S. give kids allowances, and the average pay is $9.06 a week What to Know About Feeding Tube Placement 01/10/2019 07:00pm • If you stop to think about it, it's pretty amazing how we get energy into our bodies. For most of us, we ingest calories orally by eating (hopefully nutritious and delicious) food and drink. These items get ground up by chewing, the first step in a complex process of digestion. Then, as we swallow,