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Chance's Story: When Newborns Face Open-Heart Surgery 06/20/2017 08:00pm • Born with a life-threatening congenital heart defect in 2010, Chance Bond underwent three open-heart procedures by the time he was barely 2 years old. Each time, Chance was the tiny focal point in an operating room crowded with specialists working to repair his defective heart. Children with hypopla Sons of Older Fathers Are Geekier, Study Says 06/20/2017 08:00pm • There might be a reason you're a "geek" -- and much of it has to do with your dad. According to new research, sons of older fathers are "geekier;" i.e. they're smarter, focused and don't care as much about fitting in with their peers. Translational Psychiatry published the research Tuesday from the What Congenital Heart Disease Means for Your Child 06/20/2017 08:00pm • Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects. But if your child is diagnosed with one, it feels like you're entering strange, uncharted territory. Instead of welcoming your newborn to a cozy nursery at home, you're glued to the hospital, immersed in a crash course on an unfamili When Your Teen Won't Stop Sexting 06/20/2017 08:00pm • Sexting is all about conveniently connecting intimately -- sharing sexual material, such as a picture or video, via mobile device or through a social networking app -- and it's not just adults who are doing it. Teens are also sexting. While adults are more likely to sext than teens, studies indicat How dads impact their children's eating habits 06/20/2017 01:34pm • WASHINGTON — When it comes to influencing a child's eating habits, moms typically have a more dominant role in many two-parent households. But you can't underestimate the contributions of dads. This is especially true since many dads have taken on more of the food shopping and meal preparation Tornado touchdown in Montgomery Co. leaves damage, residents displaced 06/20/2017 11:10am • WASHINGTON — Cleanup was underway in the Northwood Park neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland, after an EF-0 tornado that touched down Monday afternoon left a number of people displaced and caused considerable damage in its wake. At least two homes are completely totaled, according to offici The Promise and Perils of Friendship Threesomes 06/19/2017 08:00pm • When one of my children was in elementary school, she was part of a friendship threesome, or triad. They gleefully called themselves "The Three Girl-a-teers." They were in the same classroom, had lunch and recess together, shared some out-of-school activities and got together regularly for three-wa Most Mothers Feel Shamed for Their Parenting Skills 06/19/2017 08:00pm • If you ever feel like someone is judging your parenting skills, you're probably right. A new report from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds that 6 in 10 mothers with children ages 0 to 5 believe their parenting methods are under scrutiny. They feel they are j 4 Outdated Financial Etiquette Rules That You Can Ignore 06/19/2017 08:00pm • When it comes to money etiquette, nothing is set in stone. "Etiquette ... is not some rigid code of rules," says Daniel Post Senning, co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast. "We operate in a world that's increasingly casual, increasingly diverse and complex." So, while it's important to understan How to Make Money Faster Than Fast 06/19/2017 08:00pm • Sometimes, you need to make money, now. Unfortunately, making money quickly can be harder than it looks. You may be able to recycle aluminum cans and get paid for them quickly, but you may need far more than a few bucks. You know you could probably make a small fortune with a garage sale, but you o How to Avoid Injury and Illness During Summer Break 06/19/2017 08:00pm • Summer: It's what millions of children look forward to all year, from the second they step into the old brick schoolhouse in September. It's what we, as parents, look forward to all year, too, as it presents an opportunity to relax, have fun with our children, enjoy new experiences and continue fam 10 Least Costly Private Business Schools 06/19/2017 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: Learn How to Blend Love and Money Before Getting Married 06/18/2017 08:00pm • Love and money have a lot in common: Both are hard to come by, hard to hold onto and hard to mix with the other. "Money runs much deeper for us than simple mathematics," says Megan Ford, a financial therapist at the University of Georgia and president of the Financial Therapy Association. "When you 6 Ways to Save on Your Philadelphia Vacation 06/18/2017 08:00pm • One great thing about visiting a city like Philadelphia is there are plenty of ways to spend your time without spending a lot of money. From taking self-guided tours to planning visits around special events, these suggestions from local experts will help budget-conscious travelers make the most out Why Women May Be More Vulnerable to Abusing Opiates 06/18/2017 08:00pm • Women may be more vulnerable to abusing opiates. That's one inference from the latest research into differences between how men and women's brains process pain, according to Anne Murphy, an associate professor at Georgia State University's Neuroscience Institute, who co-authored a study that appear