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Could You Skip Baby Food Altogether? 11/12/2017 07:00pm • A nonprofit that's seeking to improve transparency in consumer product labeling recently reported that hundreds of baby food products tested positive for chemicals, such as arsenic, lead and cadmium, that could be toxic to developing infants. The report by the Clean Label Project is yet another rea Parents: Ninth-Grade High School GPAs Matter 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Freshman year of high school is a big deal for students, socially and academically. Parents should pay attention to this big transition in their student's life, says Janice K. Jackson, chief education officer of Chicago Public Schools. Many parents believe their teens need more freedom in high schoo 6 Challenges of Phased Retirement 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Gradually cutting back your work hours to four days a week and then three or working 20 hours per week instead of 40 or 50 sounds appealing to many people approaching retirement age. You can work fewer hours and have less responsibility, but still have a place to go where you feel productive and hav 3 Unique Financial Issues for Special Needs 11/12/2017 07:00pm • According to the National Organization on Disability, more than 57 million people across the U.S. are living with a physical or cognitive disability. With limited assistance from government programs, this group -- along with their caregivers -- will need to consider additional planning decisions, e What to Consider When Shopping for Medicare Coverage 11/12/2017 07:00pm • Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare's annual open enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. There are a few things you can do during this period. You can change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan Veterinarian gave therapy dog group booted from Walter Reed clean bill of health after 'letter of concern' 11/11/2017 03:35pm • WASHINGTON — After a letter to Warrior Canine Connection notified the organization of concerns over the health and well-being of the service dogs, a veterinarian not affiliated with the group conducted a site check and evaluated the dogs. Her findings: “My overall impression while working with W Mom whose child was victim of Carlos Bell calls for changes at schools 11/10/2017 04:13pm • HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The mother of a Charles County Public School student said that her child was victimized by Carlos Bell — the former teacher's aide charged with 206 counts of child sexual abuse, sexual assault and attempted transfer of HIV— and she called for better screening and improved tr Pr. George's Co. community members debate what's next for school system 11/10/2017 04:47am • UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A handful of parents, community members and Board of Education members gathered Thursday night to discuss what should come next for Prince George’s County Public Schools in the wake of an audit with surprising results. The audit revealed that 25 percent of the students i Movie Review: 'Last Flag Flying' should not work at all — yet somehow it does 11/10/2017 02:10am • WASHINGTON — Richard Linklater is without a doubt one of our best living filmmakers after "Slacker," "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," "Boyhood" and the "Before Sunrise" trilogy. But while "Last Flag Flying" is nowhere near his best work, it might just be his most impressive feat, sim Can Relaxation Techniques Help Children With ADHD? 11/09/2017 07:00pm • We've all read about the calming benefits of various relaxation techniques, from practicing yoga to walking in nature. While this may be helpful for adults, what's to be said of relaxation techniques when it comes to young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Can learning ways to How Caring for a Sick Pet Can Raise Your Risk of Depression 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Caregiver stress, the burden that falls on those caring for elderly parents or chronically ill family members, is a well-known and heavily researched phenomenon. The physical and emotional stress that comes with caring for a loved one can lead to a host of health issues for the caregiver, including How MBA Applicants With Military Backgrounds Can Fund Their Education 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Sometimes, business school applicants with a military background qualify for more than enough service-related scholarship money to attend graduate school for free. If you want reassurance that it is possible, consider the story of John Healy, a first-year MBA student at Northeastern University's D' 5 Reasons Owning a House Isn't as Good as Cash in the Bank 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Home ownership is often viewed as part of the American dream. Despite indications that millennials are shunning conventions, the house with the white picket fence continues to be a goal for many people. A 2016 survey by the Pew Research Center found 72 percent of renters would like to buy a house in Help Your Kids Tap Into the Power Within 11/09/2017 07:00pm • Not long ago, a popular parenting focus was building kids' self-esteem. Giving children praise and trophies was roundly advised. But, more recently, there's been much pushback to that approach. Critics wondered if giving trophies and false praise for all was as effective in building children's self Safety group finds lead in some fidget spinners 11/09/2017 11:22am • WASHINGTON — Fidget spinners may be popular, and high on many holiday gift lists, but an Oregon mother and a consumer advocacy group have found high levels of lead in some of the toys, and the defense offered by one retailer might be much help to most parents considering a purchase. CBS News