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5 Ways Women Can Prepare For Retirement 06/15/2017 08:00pm • When preparing for retirement women face a unique set of financial hurdles as compared to men, including increased longevity, lifetime income disparities, inadequate retirement savings and lower average Social Security benefits. These hurdles, coupled with rising divorce rates for women older than Lost in Translation? The Caregiver's Guide to Being a Dementia Whisperer 06/15/2017 08:00pm • How comfortable are you speaking to a person with dementia? It's a bit disconcerting, isn't it, when on a bright and sunny day you ask, "How are you?" and you hear, "I hate rainy days." Communicating with a person with dementia requires open-mindedness, compassion and the quick thinking of an impro Teens Aren't Using E-Cigarettes As Much, Report Says 06/15/2017 08:00pm • E-cigarettes might not be as en vogue as you might have thought. In a new report published Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the amount of teens smoking e-cigarettes has declined for the first time since 2011 -- the same year the agency started tracking it. The num Are Brains Different for Kids Who Have ADHD? 06/15/2017 08:00pm • It's no secret that there's a difference between the behaviors of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the behaviors of kids without the condition. Compared to neurotypical children, ones with ADHD tend to exhibit increased levels of inattention, hyperactivity or both. While t The Modern Guide to Parental Leave 06/15/2017 08:00pm • When you discover that you're expecting a new child, it's much more exciting to spend time prepping baby names and nurseries than the logistics of your office parental leave policy. But even as companies such as Google and Netflix have made headlines in recent years for radical changes expanding pa Preparing for Your Child to Go Through Puberty 06/15/2017 08:00pm • As a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in pubertal development, I am often asked for advice on how to help parents navigate their children's physical and emotional changes. While puberty can be a challenging time for parents and kids, it doesn't have to be. To best prepare, I suggest starting Va. father, autistic son share Hollywood dream 06/15/2017 02:09pm • WASHINGTON — All parents hope to help make their children’s dreams come true — few have a more compelling story than Coy Barefoot, and his son, Whitman. Coy Barefoot is a noted Jefferson scholar and the editor of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, whose obse Explore 7 Types of College Campus Visits 06/14/2017 08:00pm • By late spring 2015, Ashley DiFonzo had been accepted to five colleges. To determine the right fit, she says, getting a sense of campus culture was critical. "I did not want to end up hopping around schools," she said via email. "It is inconvenient, stressful and ultimately more expensive." Because A Family Guide for Surviving the Summer 06/14/2017 08:00pm • I am a creature of routine. I like my daily habits. Which makes the summer rather problematic for me; two of our four kids have been out of school only a week, and my comforting routines are already shot to hell. I don't know about you, but I fantasize all year about the leisure that summer will b 20 Father's Day gifts that cost less than $50 06/14/2017 08:00am • Father's Day will be here before you know it. Even if you can't swing season tickets or a new car, you can get the dad -- or the honorary dads -- in your life something wonderful. He'll love these 20 unique Father's Day gifts, and you'll appreciate the price tag. ISlides $49 and up These comf How to Choose a 529 Plan on Your Own 06/13/2017 08:00pm • Families may think 529 college savings plans are only for investment-savvy, affluent parents. But these state-sponsored, tax-advantaged education plans are designed to benefit any income level. And these days, more middle - class families are investing their money in them, according to Strategic In What Diet Choices Can Help Kids With ADHD Calm Down? 06/13/2017 08:00pm • According to findings published in the journal Pediatrics in February, the Mediterranean diet, mostly comprised of vegetables, nuts and healthy fats, may be linked to a lower risk of a child's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis. It's thought that the diet's omega-3 fatty acids and nu 5 Ways to Soften the Mother-Teen Daughter Relationship 06/13/2017 08:00pm • There is something about the relationship between mothers and daughters that is truly unique. These relationships are characterized not only by much love but also by deep sensitivity. And, during the teen years, this relationship is often marked by friction and heightened emotionality. Ask any mothe Splash parks, water parks, pools: 26 places to cool off this summer 06/13/2017 10:00am •  Parents of Germantown teen: 'I need to know who killed my boy' 06/13/2017 04:59am • WASHINGTON — Last Monday, Adi Najjar remembers his son, 17-year-old Shadi Adi Najjar, as being very anxious and excited about his high school graduation that was hours away. The teenager looked forward to his future and, according to his father, had expressed interest in becoming a surgeon —