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Depression in Kids: How Should It Be Treated? 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Depression is, by most accounts, on the rise among America's children. A recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry provided the most disturbing news yet. It looked at data on adolescents ages 12 to 17, from the 2009 to 2014 editions of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health 6 Signs That You've Got the Wrong Credit Card for You 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Like your old high school friend on Facebook who still has a mullet, some people have a hard time letting go. Garages throughout America are filled with boxes of junk that will never get used, but we can't bring ourselves to throw out, and we tend to handle our credit cards the same way. In fact, 2 10 Common and Costly Mistakes Travelers Make at Disney 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Discover expensive missteps that visitors make -- and how to avoid them.If you're a fan of meet-and-greets with beloved characters from your childhood, themed amusement park rides and dazzling fireworks displays, chances are a Disney World or Disneyland vacation is high on your priority list. But be Having the 'Conversation' With Your Parents 07/24/2017 08:00pm • As we age, there is great irony in the role reversal between parent and child. For years, it was mom and/or dad ready to provide love, encouragement, care and advice. And while this role certainly remains, many children find themselves taking on the rewarding, and at times challenging, task of ensu 10 (mostly) natural ways to evade mosquitoes 07/24/2017 10:30am • Stave off Zika exposure or just everyday bites. You're not a fan of either mosquito bites or chemical insect repellents -- so what are your options? As you work, hike, picnic or play outside, you'll want to avoid potential exposure to infectious diseases when mosquitoes mix their saliva with your 5 Minneapolis Parks to See on Vacation -- Locals' Picks 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Green (and blue) spaces abound in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Indeed, for the past two years, nonprofit group The Trust for Public Land found that the Twin Cities have the two best city park systems in the country. With more than 22 lakes in the metropolitan area, green space along the Mississippi riverf Pick the Right Law School for Immigration Law Career 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Immigration law has been at the forefront of national discourse. Changes in immigration policy and enforcement require lawyers to serve as interpreters, enforcers and advocates. Immigration law also intersects with a broad range of legal fields, including employment, education, human rights and fami How Students, Parents Can Partner on SAT, ACT Prep 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Preparation for the SAT or ACT is a constant theme throughout a student's junior and senior years of high school. It can also be a period of great stress, as students navigate multiple demands on their time and an unfamiliar, high-stakes test. Although students must ultimately take these standardize Slump in summer blood donations causes 'critically low' blood inventory 07/23/2017 04:03pm • WASHINGTON ��� Every summer, there���s a drop in blood donations, but the need for lifesaving blood never drops off. "It's just particularly bad this summer. It's a critical situation this summer," said Regina Bratton with the American Red Cross. Donations drop off during the summer because pe Gaithersburg day care employee accused of sexually abusing 3-year-old 07/21/2017 06:27pm • WASHINGTON ��� A man who worked as a cook and a driver for a Kinder Care Learning Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has been arrested and charged with the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old girl. Raul Teroy Tuban, 56, of Montgomery Village has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor and a third d Infant, child deaths in DC fall dramatically but officials still see 'troubling' numbers 07/21/2017 06:18pm • WASHINGTON ��� The number of infants, children and teens dying in the District has dropped significantly since 2008, according to a new report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor. But the child fatality rate in D.C. is still much higher than the national average and there's been a small but worrisom Brown azaleas: Are these shallow-rooted plants victims of a hot, dry July? 07/20/2017 09:38pm • Bill in Springfield writes: ���My azaleas had been doing well, but I���m seeing light brown taking over the leaves. I have been watering them and keeping an eye on them. Any advice?��� Yes, Bill. Azaleas and rhododendrons are very shallow-rooted, which contributes to their being some of the thirs What Methods Can Help Manage ADHD-Related Time Blindness? 07/20/2017 08:00pm • If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and frequently struggle with estimating how long something may take or find time management in general a challenge, it's possible that something called time blindness is at hand. "Everyone struggles with this on occasion," says Ari Tuckman, a clin Author: Bannon appointment the turning point of Trump campaign 07/20/2017 02:27pm • WASHINGTON ��� Stephen Bannon has gone from Goldman Sachs and Hollywood dealmaker to publisher of Breitbart News, manager of the Donald Trump campaign and a senior White House adviser. And the man who just wrote a book about him said Bannon unleashed "a lot of ugly forces," but that Trump wouldn���t Fairfax Co. handyman charged with sexually abusing children 07/20/2017 12:07pm • Jerberth Adallir Palma has been charged with sexually abusing three children ranging in age from 4 to 11. Police said they believe there may be additional victims and would like to hear from anyone whose children may have come into contact with Palma. (Courtesy Fairfax County police) WASHINGTON