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Peaceful Parenting at a Cellular Level 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Bruce Lipton, a developmental biologist and expert on cellular biology and epigenetics, is also a pioneer in the research of cloning human muscles cells. But as impressive as these credential are, it's his contribution to our understanding of human behavior, which I think is most pertinent to paren Everything You Need to Know About College Instant Decision Days 12/03/2017 07:00pm • The monthslong waiting period between applying to college and receiving an admission decision can be stressful. Some institutions offer applicants another option: instant decision days. During these events -- held at high schools, community colleges or universities -- prospective freshmen and trans Is Wall Street Climbing the Wall of Worry? 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Stock markets are often characterized as climbing a "wall of worry," overcoming perceived risk or uncertainty that influences investor sentiment. Markets successfully climb the wall of worry when investors see progress toward critical milestones and believe that potential risks will be resolved or Emmanuel Macron Is All Business in Efforts to Transform France 12/03/2017 07:00pm • Emmanuel Macron means business. It's more than his corporate style. It goes beyond the ambitious regulatory reforms he announced. He is changing what it means to be French. Long associated with burdensome bureaucracy, France has a new president that embodies a bold new vision for the country. I was Santa event hosted for children with special needs 12/03/2017 02:42pm • SPRINGFIELD, Va. — For children on the autism spectrum, it’s nearly impossible to have that magical experience of visiting with Santa Claus because of sensory issues that can make it difficult for them to deal with loud noises, bright lights and crowds. "Many people with autism do have sensit Review: 'Jim & Andy' documents Jim Carrey's journey into his own 'Tru-Man' 11/30/2017 11:55pm • WASHINGTON — Method actors are known to stay in character after the cameras stop rolling. But watching the new Netflix documentary "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond," you'll swear that Jim Carrey might actually be possessed by the spirit of Andy Kaufman and his alter-ego Tony Clifton duri 5 Behaviors That May Be Hurting Your Retirement 11/30/2017 07:00pm • If you're looking at your retirement fund, or you're not looking at it because you don't have one yet, you may be wondering what in the heck happened. Well, you may have happened. Yes, life events can get in the way of saving for retirement; things like illnesses, divorce, putting kids through coll What to Know About Virtual Dermatology 11/30/2017 07:00pm • Snap an image of a skin rash or growth from your smartphone, forward it to a dermatologist for a virtual consultation and voila: Within a day or two, you receive the evaluation and recommendation. Welcome to the world of teledermatology. At costs ranging from about $40 to $99 for app-based services Murder, hate crime trial in U.Md. stabbing delayed until July 11/30/2017 01:34pm • UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The trial for a University of Maryland student charged with stabbing an Army lieutenant to death has been delayed six months at the defense's request. The defense lawyer for Sean Urbanski told a judge he "has a lot of video to go through," in the May 20 stabbing death of A Can Your Thyroid Affect Your Heart? 11/29/2017 07:00pm • The thyroid gland affects the function of every organ in your body, including your heart. The thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped structure located in the base of your throat -- releases hormones that affect heart rate and blood pressure, and too little or too much of these hormones is associated with he Kids Want More Kindness: Here's How to Make It Happen 11/29/2017 07:00pm • A 7-year-old boy is frustrated because he suffered the consequences of his behavior at school, while the boy who "started it" didn't get caught. "I was mean to him because he was mean to me first," he protests. "It's not fair that I got caught." We talk about alternative responses in case something Suit challenging Md. school system's transgender policy dropped 11/29/2017 01:35pm • WASHINGTON — A federal lawsuit that was filed in response to a Maryland school system's policy regarding transgender students has been dismissed, school officials said Wednesday. The suit challenged a measure in Frederick County Public Schools that allows students to choose which bathroom to us 7 things you need to know about health savings accounts 11/29/2017 04:48am • WASHINGTON — Health savings accounts or HSAs are a hot topic these days, primarily because they provide tax advantages and savings options for those who invest in them. HSAs are also often misunderstood and — like other savings vehicles — come with rules and exceptions to those rules. Let’s 13 Ways Social Determinants Affect Health 11/28/2017 07:00pm • The playing field isn't level.Circumstances -- often beyond your control -- influence your survival odds from the time you're born. Neighborhood, income, education, discrimination and environment all affect disease risk, medical care quality and ultimately, your lifelong health. Factors like these, The 'Yes-Brain' Approach to Parenting and Life 11/28/2017 07:00pm • Did you know that your brain has two fundamental states that shape how you experience life in the moment? In my educational workshops and presentations, I invite participants to learn about these two states directly. To do so, I have them close their eyes and simply become aware of the sensations t