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How should I finance assisted living? 10/09/2018 08:00pm • In March 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that by 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65, leading to a unique situation in demographics: 20 percent of U.S. residents will be retirement age. This is in part because life expectancy has increased. The Population Reference Bureau repo How to make sure your baby doesn't eat too much 10/09/2018 01:20pm • WASHINGTON — Parents who feed their babies or toddlers too much food could be setting them up for childhood obesity — and possibly a lifetime of weight challenges. So how can you tell when your baby is full? Researchers have found there's one way to control how much your baby consumes, acc Science lab to be included in Arlington Science Focus-key building swap 10/09/2018 10:45am • County school officials are reassuring nervous parents at Arlington Science Focus School that a state-of-the-art science lab, built thanks to nearly $200,000 in private funding, will be included as part of a controversial building swap with the Key Immersion School in the next few years. Arlingto Teaching Kids About Emotional Regulation 10/08/2018 08:00pm • What is your present mood? Are you happy, frustrated, annoyed or pleased? Your emotions are your signals that let you know how you're doing. Similarly, your child's mood lets you know when your child is satisfied or out of balance. Before children learn verbal language, their physical and emotional What Annual Income Is Required for a Credit Card? 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Once you've sat down at your computer to fill out a credit card application, hitting send can feel like you're transmitting your information into a black hole. Did you fill it out correctly? Will you be approved? Credit card companies may not detail the specific requirements for card approval, but Missed Miscarriage: A Missing Conversation 10/08/2018 08:00pm • They say you can't be "just a little" pregnant -- you either are or you aren't. And for Natalie Fisk, that was certainly the case: She had barely caught her breath after a positive pregnancy test before the brutal morning sickness began. Soon enough, she felt her breasts swell, her belly soften and Miss the bus on purpose: Wednesday is walk (and bike) to school day 10/08/2018 05:55pm • WASHINGTON — School’s been in session for weeks. But once again, drivers are being reminded to be careful as kids head to school — on foot. Wednesday is Walk to School Day, an effort by the National Center for Safe Routes to School that encourages communities to make walking to school safer VOTER VOICES: Sizing up Hogan, Jealous in 'bellwether' Howard Co. 10/08/2018 05:08am • This story is part of the series, "Voter Voices." WTOP asked voters across Maryland what issues concerned them, and who would be getting their vote in the upcoming election for governor. Other chapters have included stops in Montgomery County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Prince Georg Your flu vaccine questions answered 10/08/2018 12:00am • Grab your pumpkin spice latte; fall is officially here. The leaves are starting to change. Football season has begun. Baseball season is ... still going. And flu shots have arrived! As influenza season begins its march across the U.S., now is the time to protect yourself and your family with the What Happens During an Alcoholic Blackout? 10/07/2018 08:00pm • Sarah Hepola experienced her first blackout from drinking when she was 11, at a party she attended with a female cousin she was close to. Hepola, who started stealing her parents' beer when she was about 6, chugged more than her share of suds and liquor at the bash. The next day, she was stunned an Anne Arundel Co. Schools resumes testing water for lead 10/07/2018 05:53pm • WASHINGTON — Water sample testing for lead has resumed at Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The process isn’t unique to the school district. It’s required for all schools throughout the state that are served by public water. Anne Arundel started their testing process in March of 2018, but Fallen firefighters honored at annual Md. memorial service 10/07/2018 04:24pm • EMMITSBURG, Md. — The 37th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend brought family and friends together for a memorial service in Emmitsburg to honor the 80 men and women who died in the line of duty last year and remember 23 others who died in previous years. Among the names read S Caps Canine Calendar: Players pose with puppies to benefit animal adoption agency 10/06/2018 07:13pm • ARLINGTON, Va. — 'Go Caps!' That was the rallying cry earlier this year as the Washington Capitals battled their way to the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship, but it was more like 'Go Dogs!' at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex Saturday afternoon. That’s where the Caps, some furry fido friends and the Investigation into U. Md. football program culture to be finished in October 10/06/2018 02:47pm • WASHINGTON — The investigation into the culture of the University of Maryland football program is expected to finish mid-October, a time frame that would seemingly put its completion just before the next scheduled University System of Maryland Board of Regents meeting. When the details of a sep College Funding Options for Investors Starting Late 10/04/2018 08:00pm • The school year has started across the country, which means millions of parents in recent weeks have turned their attention to how they will pay for college. As costs continue to escalate, however, many are worried they'll never be able to save enough. Last year, the average cost of tuition, room an