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1 year after horrific Silver Spring explosion, victims still in shock, rebuilding lives 08/10/2017 03:53am • SILVER SPRING, Md. — One year after a fatal explosion rocked a neighborhood in Silver Spring, people who lived through the horrific incident are still experiencing severe trauma as they work to move forward and rebuild their lives. "I have never seen or experienced anything like that," said Fel Review: 'Wind River' a gripping western murder mystery by 'High Water' scribe 08/10/2017 01:00am • WASHINGTON — Few screenwriters have defined the crime genre in recent years like Taylor Sheridan, penning Oscar-worthy gems "Sicario" (2015) and "Hell or High Water" (2016). Now, Sheridan makes his directorial debut in the murder mystery "Wind River," bringing his unique brand of western r Eliminate ‘bad’ behavior: Help your kids manage stress 08/10/2017 01:00am • WASHINGTON — Parents dealing with toddler temper tantrums and midteen meltdowns, repeat after me: There’s no such thing as a bad kid. That claim is according to Stuart Shanker, distinguished research professor emeritus of psychology and philosophy at York University, who says even the most f Savings Bonds vs. 529 Plans: Which Is Best for College Savings? 08/09/2017 08:00pm • It was a rite of passage for many kids: On special occasions, a relative would hand over a card with a savings bond tucked inside. For years, this was the go-to way for parents, grandparents and other relatives to contribute to a child's college fund. Now, many of these kids are grown and may be th Look to Tech Stocks for Big Dividends 08/09/2017 08:00pm • So far, 2017 has been a pretty good year for the stock market. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index is up more than 10 percent and the Dow Jones industrial average just set a new all-time high above 22,000. But while the stock market in general is doing well, technology in particular is simply knock Why We Need Social and Emotional Learning in Schools 08/09/2017 08:00pm • When "Tyler" was a child, he was anxious. He may have inherited his tendency to worry from his mom, who was obsessed with "what ifs" and what others thought. Or maybe it was his father, who pushed him hard in school and extracurricular activities. Whatever the case, his parents often tried to solve Talking to Kids About Their Parents' Addiction 08/09/2017 08:00pm • Our country is in the middle of a drug epidemic, and families are struggling with the grips of addiction. Many children are living this reality with parents dealing with drug addiction and prescription medication abuse. The problem is so prevalent that 1 in 4 children in the United States is expose Are Late Nights, Little Exercise and a Lack of Veggies Aging Your Kids? 08/09/2017 08:00pm • Ever witness a child struggle with school studies after a short night of sleep, get sick to their stomach from shoveling back Halloween candy or act lethargic after spending too much time parked on the couch? The immediate, short-term effects of not respecting the three pillars of health -- a good Babies booted out of DC hospital nursery after health citations 08/09/2017 04:51pm • WASHINGTON — A D.C. government-operated hospital in Southeast has been ordered by the D.C. Department of Health to stop delivering babies and offering newborn care. United Medical Center, which serves some of the city's poorest expectant mothers, said it was cited by the health department for d When Getting Your Loans Out of Default Is a Bad Idea 08/08/2017 08:00pm • According to recent Department of Education data, in the last quarter of 2017, almost 23,000 borrowers defaulted on their student loans -- for the second time. During that same period, a little more than 226,000 borrowers defaulted for the first time. Since these numbers have been fairly consistent Teens' College Income, Savings May Not Affect Financial Aid as Much as You Think 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Many families need their high schoolers to contribute to steep college bills. They also worry student earnings will affect potential financial aid. Student income and savings are two factors that financial aid forms -- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the CSS Profile -- use to calcul Should You Participate in an ADHD Clinical Trial? 08/08/2017 08:00pm • Mention the words "clinical trial" and some people may immediately think that participating in one isn't worth their time. But Dr. L. Eugene Arnold, professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Nisonger Center at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, encourages people to t Va. drug round-table confronts 'it doesn't happen here' attitude 08/08/2017 04:48pm • LEESBURG, Va. — Virginia State Police said the first six months of the year saw more than 350 drug overdoses and over 80 fatalities just in Northern Virginia. While awareness is growing, a round-table led by U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock and Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman made clear that ever Where to get vaccines before the start of the school year in Maryland 08/08/2017 09:07am • WASHINGTON — If your child will be going into the seventh grade, you'll need more than just pencils, pens and notebooks to go back to school. Kids going into kindergarten, first, second and third grades need to show two doses of the varicella vaccine. Kids going into seventh grade need to sh Checking in with the doctor at the hospital 08/08/2017 09:00am • Landing in the hospital can put most anyone on their back. "The majority of people who are hospitalized are scared, confused, vulnerable and clearly not at their best -- and that's before we give them the hospital gown to wear," says Dr. Adam Myers, chief operating officer and chief medical offic