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A Complete Guide to the College Application Process 03/07/2018 07:00pm • The college application process can seem intimidating, especially if students don't have parents or siblings who have already been through it and can offer advice. Since there are so many steps, such as writing an essay and obtaining letters of recommendation, experts say a good way for students to How Toxic Competition Is Ruining Our Kids -- and What to Do About It 03/07/2018 07:00pm • Competition can be very healthy for kids. It motivates them. It keeps them focused on a goal. It teaches them how to win and lose, the value of teamwork, and perseverance. Whether kids engage in competitive sports or academic contests or compete in other ways, they learn to push themselves and work 7 Reasons You're in a Bad Mood That Can Actually Be Serious 03/07/2018 07:00pm • Why so sad? When patients visit Dr. Jennifer Caudle, an osteopathic family physician near Philadelphia, their complaints aren't always -- or even often -- only physical. "I'm just not feeling myself." "I'm irritable." "I'm annoyed," they frequently say. That's when Caudle does some detective work. I Prince George's teen charged with 'threat of mass violence' against high school 03/07/2018 05:59am • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police have charged a 14-year-old boy with making a threat of mass violence against Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Maryland, on Tuesday. The school was placed on lockdown during the investigation. A Tuesday night news release said county detectives Planning summer during winter: Tips for scheduling camps, child care 03/07/2018 01:10am • WASHINGTON — Snow looms in the forecast, but summer is on the minds of many parents. That’s because camp registrations are open — some have already closed. If you are getting your family’s plans set for summer, parenting expert and author Leslie Morgan Steiner has some tips on how to How to Create a Freelancer Benefits Package 03/06/2018 07:00pm • The perks of working as a freelancer are self-evident: You can set your own hours, work wherever you like and be your own boss. Among the complications, however, is the fact that contract laborers rarely have access to the benefits many employees take for granted. That means freelancers have to fin Kids Are Having Issues Holding Their Pencils Because of Technology 03/06/2018 07:00pm • The advent of new technologies like iPads, other tablets and smartphones means young people have a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips. But given warnings from health professionals, it seems it's the way these children are not using their fingertips that may be delaying their fine motor skills. Wake and intake: How to get teens to eat breakfast 03/06/2018 03:49pm • WASHINGTON — It might be a challenge to get teenagers to do anything, but getting them to eat the most important meal of the day doesn't have to be. Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, has tips on how to get teens to eat breakfast. Studies suggest 60 percent of U.S. t Dozens of Arlington households set to host gun control marchers 03/06/2018 02:45pm • In just six days, about 41 Arlington households have volunteered to host gun control demonstrators later this month. That translates to approximately 131 beds for guest marchers in Arlington. Altogether, 350 host families volunteered in the first six days that a website aimed at connecting pro Call for probe into Loudoun Co. restraint, seclusion of special needs students 03/06/2018 10:40am • WASHINGTON — Nine state lawmakers have asked Virginia's Secretary of Education to investigate Loudoun County Public Schools' use of restraint and seclusion against students with special needs. The issue came to light in February, when the Loudoun Times-Mirror posted a photo of a student at Belm Va. dad forces son to run to school in the rain for bullying (Video) 03/06/2018 07:23am • ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A father in Virginia who said his son was kicked off the bus for three days for bullying made him run to school instead. In the rain. Bryan Thornhill's Facebook Live video, recorded while driving behind his son, picked up more than 1.6 million views. Thornhill says they joke t Diets Backfire. Let's Pave a Path for Our Children to True Health Instead 03/05/2018 07:00pm • We've heard for years about the childhood obesity epidemic. While many health care providers, academics and researchers look for a solution to this growing challenge, Weight Watchers announced they intend to tackle childhood obesity by offering a free program for teenagers. In a public statement, We What to Do About Flat Head Syndrome in Babies 03/05/2018 07:00pm • Kids learn a lot in the first months and years of life -- and research shows the brain continues to develop into the mid-20s. So the skull has to make room for all that growth. Not to mention a baby's relatively large head must be able to fit through the birth canal. Fortunately, the skull is desig Premed Students: Avoid 4 Physician Shadowing Mistakes 03/05/2018 07:00pm • For prospective medical school students, shadowing a physician is an opportunity to learn about the complexity and difficulty of practicing medicine. These experiences allow them to observe doctors working hard at recording patient notes, handling challenging cases or explaining complicated procedu U.S. Passport Renewal: How to Update an Expired Passport 03/05/2018 07:00pm • If you're planning to travel internationally in the next year, it's time to check the expiration date on your passport. While processing times for passport renewal can vary (it typically takes four to eight weeks, depending on seasonality), travel experts and the U.S. Department of State recommend s