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'Does She Know Her Real Mom?' The Complexities of Open Adoption 04/15/2018 08:00pm • When I tell people that we have an open adoption with my daughter's biological family, they tend to widen their eyes. Sometimes people ask in a hesitant voice, "So, does she know who her real mom is?" There is so much to unpack in that one question! I usually smile and start with, "Well, I am her m Teens learn about healthy dating at Choose Respect conference 04/15/2018 07:26pm • ROCKVILLE, Md.— Hundreds of students and parents gathered in Rockville, Maryland, Sunday to talk about healthy relationships and learn different ways to prevent teen dating violence at the Choose Respect conference at Richard Montgomery High School. “After just nine years doing this conferenc Md. man recorded kids in his bathroom, charged with production of child porn 04/14/2018 01:21am • WASHINGTON — A Chevy Chase, Maryland, man is charged with production of child pornography after police found evidence that he was secretly recording kids using his bathroom, prosecutors said. Jonathan Oldale, 54, was arrested Friday after an extensive investigation that started with the discove Possible overdoses send several DC high school students to hospital 04/13/2018 06:59pm • WASHINGTON — Six students from Woodrow Wilson High School in Northwest D.C. were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after becoming sick at school. A D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman said the students were showing signs of a possible overdose or poisoning, but it's not clear what they were expose Man suspected in Md. woman's 2000 disappearance, killing found dead in prison cell 04/13/2018 12:50pm • WASHINGTON — Fernando Asturizaga, the man police identified as the person of interest in the 2000 disappearance and killing of Alison Thresher, was found dead in his prison cell later that evening, police said. Asturizaga had been serving a more than 100-year sentence for raping and sexually ab How much do you know about only children? 04/13/2018 06:00am • No matter how much research debunks age-old only child stereotypes, many people still cling to them. Often, those who know an only child, couples "on the fence" about having a second child, or those who are simply judgmental tout the myths as truths. Even some parents with one child and no plans to Chronic Pain: Treat it With Mindfulness Meditation, Not Opioids 04/12/2018 08:00pm • If you suffer from chronic pain, you know just how debilitating it can be and how much it can impact most aspects of daily living. Severe pain can significantly interfere with a person's quality of life, turning simple daily tasks into seemingly impossible feats. Over 100 million Americans are deal How to Raise Tolerant, Inclusive Kids 04/12/2018 08:00pm • Kids aren't born to hate. Intolerance is learned. And in the same way, kids can be taught to be sensitive, understanding, empathetic and tolerant. Although it's certainly never too late to begin, the sooner we start, the better chance we have of preventing intolerant attitudes from taking hold of o 5 Questions to Ask During Your First Visit With a Geriatrician 04/12/2018 08:00pm • Over the course of your lifetime, you'll probably see many different doctors. From the OB-GYN who helps deliver you to your pediatrician, dentist, family doctor and disease-specific specialists you may encounter, even healthy people will likely have a lot of doctor appointments along the way. And f What Mental Health Needs Should Parents Consider When Sending a Child to College? 04/12/2018 08:00pm • A survey released in January shines a startling light on a problem that many may be unaware of. The survey of more than 500 health care providers and 700 parents and guardians of high school students found that today's teenagers are feeling more stress and anxiety, and their doctors are treating mo As police investigate hazing accusations, Va. high school coach resigns 04/12/2018 06:38pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County police are investigating accusations that members of a high school baseball team were involved in hazing, and the team's coach has resigned. Police said the accusations of hazing and sexual abuse involve baseball players at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Vir Metro, DC dealing out SmarTrip cards next year for Kids Ride Free program 04/12/2018 04:33am • WASHINGTON — After regular complaints from parents about technical difficulties, among other concerns, Metro and the D.C. government are making significant changes next school year to D.C.’s Kids Ride Free program. Starting in the fall, Metro plans to distribute SmarTrip cards preloaded with How to raise kind kids in a 'tough' world 04/11/2018 11:18pm • WASHINGTON — If it seems like parenting is harder these days than in decades past, Thomas Lickona said that feeling isn’t unfounded. In fact, the developmental psychologist and professor of education emeritus at SUNY Cortland said we live in a world where “it’s tougher than ever to grow Why You Should Get a Degree During Retirement 04/11/2018 08:00pm • If you haven't earned your high school diploma by age 60, it may seem unnecessary to spend the time and energy to go back to school. At this stage of life, professionals begin winding down their careers and don't need a diploma or degree to find work. However, earning a GED or diploma isn't simply Virginia to require rear-facing child restraint seats 04/11/2018 01:23pm • Siona Peterous, correspondent RICHMOND, Va — Virginia will join 10 states that require kids under the age of 2 — or children who are below the manufacturer's suggested weight limit — to be placed in a rear-facing car seat. The new law, House Bill 708, which Gov. Ralph Northam signed last