Family & Kids
Meridian Hill Park falling behind on maintenance
A Northwest D.C. park maintained by the federal government is falling into disrepair, marred by graffiti, vandalism, dry water features and broken fencing.
‘A Quiet Place,’ PG-13 horror movie, shuns sex and gore, embraces family
"A Quiet Place" is an oddity for a No. 1 box office attraction -- a family-focused horror movie that has no profanity, nudity, sex, gore or R rating and offers a subtle pro-life message.
Donald Trump budget goes for broke
President Trump's fiscal 2019 budget forces hard choices on many Americans.
Millennials, baby boomers to spend big on travel: AARP
Will this be your bucket list year for travel? According to a recent survey conducted by AARP, travel is the top aspiration for Americans of all ages, not just Baby Boomers.
Gift Guide 2017: Best ideas for pop culture toy builders
Gift ideas include McFarlane Toys' Rick and Morty Spaceship and Garage, Lego's Thor vs. Hulk Arena Clash and Playmobil's Ghostbusters Firehouse.
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in entertainment and learning gadgets
A gift guide to some of the coolest entertainment tech gadgets and electronics including Anki Overdrive: Fast & Furious Edition, One Music Group's One Light keyboard, Spin Master's DR1 FPV Racing Drone and VocoPro's LightShow.
Holiday Gift Guide 2017 - Best in robots and interactive toys
A gift guide to some of the coolest robots and interactive toys including Spin Master's Hatchimals Surprise and BB-8, Anki's Cozmo, Sphero's Spider-Man and Hasbro's Princess Belle.
FAMILY: Cheap sex revolution, marriage
I found myself humming the tune and first phrase of "Touch me in the Morning," made famous by Diana Ross. I couldn't remember the rest of the words, but the melody kept echoing in my mind.
Texas church massacre against Christians
We have barely begun to mourn our freshly dead, the latest American victims of rage and hate and guns, massacred at a worship service in their Texas church.
Travel: Sytlish La Jolla in Southern California
Travelers heading to Southern California can build a little offbeat style into their stay by hubbing in La Jolla, an easy 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.
Habitat for Humanity house DC handicap
"It was a great gift to be able to own something like a house and be able to be surrounded by people willing to help me reach this dream."
9/11 commemorated with flags installation at New Jersey high school
For the third consecutive year, Cedar Grove High School in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, will install "Cedar Grove Waves," a display of 2,977 flags on the school's campus to honor the victims of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Each victim is commemorated with a nameplate next to the flag of his or her home country.
Vaccinate school-age children to prevent disease outbreaks, says health official
As the new school year begins, health officials are strongly urging parents to ensure their children's immunization records are up to date to prevent outbreaks of still prevalent diseases like measles and mumps.
Only child stereotypes
Being an only child is more than it's cracked up to be.
HEALTH: How to eat healthy when dining out
Eating out not only offers a welcomed break from cooking (and cleaning), but also provides convenience and the opportunity to enjoy a certain ambiance as well as special treats for our taste buds.
Created Equal to show graphic abortion video on Jumbotron in Kentucky
The pro-life movement is trying to jettison Kentucky's last abortion clinic by showing a graphic video of abortion procedures on a Jumbotron.
The science deniers
My friend just found out that she is pregnant for the first time, and she and her husband are ecstatic.
The Power of the Zip
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." This timeless verse states the universal truth that we all need to be reminded of: When we choose our words and our tone wisely, our communication is of great value.
American adoptions of foreign children still declining
The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped almost 5 percent last year, continuing a steady decline that's now extended for 12 years, according to new State Department figures.
