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A Child With ADHD Likely to Have Additional Behavioral Issues, Anxiety 06/29/2017 08:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that " attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often occurs with other disorders," which may present "extra challenges" for children, parents, educators and health care providers. " To have ADHD and nothing else is the exception, not the rule," s When MS Is in Your Family History 06/29/2017 08:00pm • We often hear that family history is a strong risk factor for certain chronic diseases. Having a parent or sibling with heart disease or diabetes, for example, increases your chance for developing it. Likewise, research suggests that adopting a healthier lifestyle helps reduce the risk of getting o Accepting an Epilepsy Diagnosis Is Part of the Treatment 06/29/2017 08:00pm • Imagine a mother daydreaming about her son's upcoming eighth-grade graduation as she drops him off at school. But later that day, she gets a phone call: He's been taken to the hospital after experiencing a seizure in class. Soon after rushing to the emergency department, she learns he may have epil 21 healthy summer road trip snacks 06/29/2017 08:00pm • The summer travel season is here! That means long car rides, lots of questionable gas-station restrooms and, if you don't head into your summer road trips prepared, even more junk food. "Stopping at gas stations and fast-food restaurants for quick snacks is so tempting when you aren't prepared," 9 fun ways to get kids reading this summer 06/29/2017 08:00pm • Reading improves vocabulary, comprehension, test scores and attention span, and books can transport children to other worlds and transform their hearts. Reading can also help our children be more open to differences, cultivate new perspectives and nurture their empathy. Helping our kids learn to lov 5 Types of People You Can Meet on a Summer College Visit 06/29/2017 08:00pm • College and university campuses are often quieter in the summer, but they aren't deserted. Prospective students and parents might have fewer chance encounters during a summer college visit, but they can prearrange meetings with the people they are most interested in speaking with, admissions expert How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Amazon Prime Account 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Chances are if you do any online shopping at all, you're familiar with Amazon Prime. The membership program is most known for its free two-day shipping, included with the annual cost of membership. Amazon Prime costs $99 a year for most members. If you're a student, you can join Amazon Prime Studen Vacation Rental or Hotel: Which Is Right for Your European Vacation? 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming, especially if you want to visit multiple countries. And when it comes to booking accommodations, whether you're interested in staying in a hotel or a rental, making the right choice is imperative, as your vacation lodgings will determine where you rest What to Say About an Absent Dad 06/28/2017 08:00pm • "Dad questions" come suddenly and at unlikely moments. Unfortunately, there are no magic answers to your kids' questions because the circumstances that lead to solo mothering differ widely. For some moms, solo motherhood was a deliberate life choice. Such moms may have used reproductive technology Green Exercise: 10 Ways to Incorporate Nature Into Your Workout Routine 06/28/2017 08:00pm • Do as parents extol their rambunctious kids: Go play outside.Working out while experiencing nature -- or green exercise -- confers added benefits compared with even exercising indoors or in urban "built" environments, according to research. These range from improved immune function, lower blood pres New Metro simulator helps Loudoun County rescuers prepare for Silver Line 06/28/2017 04:32pm • LEESBURG, Va. — One part of the area that's awaiting Metro service wants to make sure its rescuers are ready once trains start running. On Wednesday, leaders unveiled the Loudoun County Metrorail Training Simulator on the grounds of the fire and rescue training academy in Leesburg. The simulato Edgar Wright talks stylized action, getaway soundtrack of 'Baby Driver' 06/28/2017 01:20am • WASHINGTON — From "Hot Fuzz" to "Shaun of the Dead," his flair for stylized violence and slick comedy has defined 21st century cool for a generation of millennial cult followers. But British writer/director Edgar Wright just keeps getting better, as evidenced by his latest action flick "Bab Weigh Borrowing Parent PLUS, Private Loan for College 06/27/2017 08:00pm • To fill a gap in funding for her son's college bill, Lisa Bright was faced with a decision: take out a federal Parent PLUS loan or apply for a loan from a private financial institution. With the help of a college financing adviser, she weighed the pros and cons. The Parent PLUS loan offers easy appr How to Improve Driving Skills of Teens With ADHD 06/27/2017 08:00pm • A study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics found that teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are about one-third more likely to be involved in a car accident than people without ADHD. They're also more likely to obtain their driver's license at a later time. One of the study What Parents Can Do to Help Siblings Grow Their Bond 06/27/2017 08:00pm • All parents want their children to have a close relationship with each other. But in many cases, what they get is bickering, jealousy and the need to constantly referee arguments. Of course, some sibling stress is normal. However, there are several steps parents can and should take to reduce rivalri