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How to get the most from a parent-teacher conference 10/31/2017 07:47pm • WASHINGTON — For most parents of schoolchildren, November is the month for parent-teacher conferences. They might be the best way for parents to get the word on how well their kids are doing in school, both academically and socially. And one educator has advice on how to get the most out of such m Tips for controlling kids' candy intake on Halloween 10/31/2017 10:03am • WASHINGTON — If you're expecting trick-or-treaters for Halloween, would you consider handing out anything other than candy? While it may seem risky, Lean Plate Clubâ„¢ blogger Sally Squires said researchers have tested kids' trick-or-treat preferences. And they found that trick-or-treaters have 4 signs you need to seek long-term care for your aging parent 10/30/2017 08:00pm • According to Lindy Smith's parents and stepparents, they always paid their bills on time. According to the seniors' bank statements, they did not. "I just got charged another late fee, but they don't know what they're talking about," Smith remembers them complaining. "I have so many papers!" was als What care options are available for aging people on a budget? 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In late 2014, Lisa Hawes' mom, Elizabeth Hartford, went into a rehabilitative center in Eugene, Oregon, after suffering two strokes. Medicare covered part of her bill for two months of treatment at the facility, Hawes says. When doctors determined Hartford, then 91, was finished with her treatment, Soft Drink Stocks Savor Success 10/30/2017 08:00pm • Investors seeking sparkling profits.In the modern beverage marketplace -- where simplicity might as well equal mediocrity -- the prospect of a single flavor might as well equal milk gone sour. Witness the Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) and its flagship product. At last count, the options include Coke, Die Why ongoing vigilance is a must when a parent lives in memory care 10/30/2017 08:00pm • In memory care, safety is the bottom line. Residents live in secured memory-care facilities because dementia or cognitive impairment makes it difficult for them to look out for themselves and it is risky for them to live alone. For many of these older adults, issues with wandering mean they need 10 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates 10/30/2017 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Photos: Halloween at the White House 10/30/2017 07:38pm • WASHINGTON — Princesses, ghouls, creatures and more lined up at the White House to trick or treat Monday. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out goodies to the costumed visitors. See what else the White House is doing to celebrate Halloween. Spot the teal pumpkin: Kids with food allergies can still enjoy trick-or-treating 10/30/2017 06:28pm • WASHINGTON — Not all pumpkins on porches are orange: Some are a hue of blue to show that the home has treats that are safe for kids with food allergies. Homes participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project display a teal pumpkin and have nonfood treats such as glow sticks or small toys to hand out. Judge to security chief: Your job was to protect children from people like yourself 10/30/2017 12:25pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The security chief at Richard Montgomery High School has been sentenced to 18 months in jail as part of a plea agreement after admitting to a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Mark Yantsos, a 58-year-old married father, admitted last month he had engaged in the ill Adam Ferrara cracks up the DC Improv for three straight nights this weekend 10/30/2017 12:02am • WASHINGTON — We loved him in "Rescue Me," "Nurse Jackie" and Comedy Central specials. Now, comedian Adam Ferrara cracks up the D.C. Improv for three straight nights on Nov. 2-4. "I've suffered for my art, now it's the audience's turn," Ferrara joked on WTOP. "I always look forward to co The High Cost of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Child care is likely to cost you a small fortune -- whether you hire a professional or take on the task full time yourself. So it's critical that you take those costs into account as soon as possible. "When you start to think about having a baby, it's time to think about what your overall household 50 Unexpected Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Make lifelong memories together in unpredictable locales.When planning a family escape, it's easy to drift toward classic vacation destinations like Disney, where you can create lifelong memories and embrace maximum bonding time with minimal hassle. After all, if you're traveling with restless toddl The Basics of Medicare: How to Choose the Right Plan for You 10/29/2017 08:00pm • When you reach 65, you face an important milestone: You are now eligible for Medicare. Contrary to popular belief, Medicare is not free, and it's important to understand the ins and outs of Medicare before you sign up. Making the wrong choices can be expensive. Even if you've been on Medicare for ye Living With Trypophobia: a Fear of Honeycomb-like Patterns 10/29/2017 08:00pm • Michelle Chouraqui's mom was only trying to make the house smell nice; what she did was make her daughter vomit. The air freshener, which contained scented wax, was almost empty, leaving "circular patterns like a honeycomb," remembers Chouraqui, who was only 7 years old at the time. "I felt like som