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For Adam LaRoche, every day is take-your-son-to-work day
SPORTS | Eleven-year old Drake LaRoche gets to hang out with his dad, Washington Nationals star Adam, at spring training in Florida.
Going gluten-free with kids
Wheat allergies can cause problems for kids, and the whole family may need to help fight them.
How to buy a stroller
A stroller is a must-have for parents of small children. Here are tips for buying the right one.
Family Almanac
Strictly speaking
Woman’s hard-nosed family have undisciplined tongues when it comes to criticizing her parenting.
Momspeak
Newbery winner is deserving, joyous
‘The One and Only Ivan’ possesses the childlike wonder that some past winners have lacked.
Gluten-free kids with nutritionist Kelly Dofrman
Nutritionist Kelly Dorfman talks about putting children on a gluten-free diet.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’
The second-tier cartoon tells a fairly engrossing space tale for kids.
Former Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico acknowledges having son outside marriage 3 decades ago
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Former Sen. Pete Domenici has disclosed that he fathered a secret child in the 1970s with the 24-year-old daughter of one of his Senate colleagues — a startling revelation for a politician with a reputation as an upstanding family man.
Flying with children: How to tame a toddler’s tantrums
Suggestions on when your child is ready to take flight, and how to keep him or her calm at 30,000 feet.
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court narrowly upholds law that bars gay couples from adopting children
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court narrowly voted Wednesday to uphold a law banning gay couples from adopting children.
Going gluten-free with kids
Wheat allergies can cause problems for kids, and the whole family may need to help fight them.
Fergie and husband Duhamel doing their homework as they prepare for new roles as mom and dad
LONDON — Actor Josh Duhamel and his wife, Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, have already started doing their homework as they prepare to welcome their first child.
Strictly speaking
Woman’s hard-nosed family have undisciplined tongues when it comes to criticizing her parenting.
Tell us about your kids’ use of social media
We are interested in talking to parents in D.C., Md. and Va. about how you let your children use social media.
Germany's highest court strengthens adoption rights for gay couples in civil partnerships
BERLIN — Germany’s highest court strengthened gay couples’ adoption rights in a ruling Tuesday that the country’s justice minister greeted as “a historic step.”
As Boy Scouts face furor over no-gays policy, alternative scouting groups see a chance to grow
NEW YORK — With the Boy Scouts of America entangled in a furor over its ban on gays, lesser-known youth organizations across the ideological spectrum see an opportunity. They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.
‘Helicopter parents’ tied to depression
Parents’ overinvolvement can cause psychological harm in college-aged children, a new study says.
For parents, traveling without the children can be a challenge
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — In 12 years, my husband and I have had two vacations without our daughter. Once, we drove 200 miles to drop her at her godparents; the other time, her grandfather flew 850 miles on an $800 plane ticket to spell us.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Beautiful Creatures’ and more
The young adult novel comes to the big screen. Also, ‘Safe Haven’ might appeal to teen fans of romance novels.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discusses the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Newbery winner is deserving, joyous
‘The One and Only Ivan’ possesses the childlike wonder that some past winners have lacked.
Lower house of French parliament approves bill that would legalize gay marriage, adoption
PARIS — France’s lower house of parliament has approved a sweeping bill to legalize gay marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children.
A low-key approach to Girl Scout cookie sales
ESSAY | Selling cookies is the easy part; there’s also a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work involved.
Falling through cracks of leave act
Danelle Buchman nearly lost her life, then she lost her job. She was one of the 40 percent not covered by the Family Medical Leave Act.
Will and Dan Neville-Rehbehn are baking to get a bun in the oven
The gay couple are selling baked goods online to raise money for an egg donor, a surrogate and IVF.
Tell us about your gluten-free kids
For an upcoming story, we want to talk to parents about making the switch, and favorite foods.
Essay: Forget the American Girl store. Just give us a Sprite.
A trip to the Tysons Corner store, where the doll clothes and hairdos don’t come cheap.
Teenage quest for fame produces scary consequences
Three boys in Northern Virginia have been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography.
Ag Department wants to get rid of candy and fatty foods in schools
Most candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals might soon be on a blacklist in the nation’s schools.
‘Tebow bill’ would let home-schoolers try out for public school teams
Virginia legislation would allow state’s 25,000 home-schooled students to try out for public school teams.
Take the kids this weekend: Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! and more
Our Going Out Guide recommends family-friendly events in and around Washington this weekend.
Kid-focused movie reviews
Get the scoop on “Warm Bodies,” “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” and other new movies.
Finding the bright side in Joe Flacco’s use of the R-word
Baltimore Ravens quarterback uses word in press conference, then chooses to say “stupid” instead.
The science behind the art of parenting
The roles osmosis and inertia play in parent-child relationships.
How to buy a stroller
A stroller is a must-have for parents of small children. Here are tips for buying the right one.
How to buy a stroller
A stroller is a must-have for parents of small children. Here are tips for buying the right one.
It’s about time that Scouts’ ban against gays should come to an end
The Boy Scouts’ ban on gays and lesbians left some parents conflicted about having their sons join.
Supplements for kids: There’s not much evidence that they’re valuable.
One exception: Many experts recommend Vitamin D supplements for kids of all ages.
When is a child ready for overnight camp?
How parents can make the decision, and how to prepare children for their first trip to camp.
In Japan, school lunches are a matter of national pride
In a country that takes its food and its health seriously, students seem to love healthy fare.
Kids earn money smarts in school
Budget lessons and bank accounts help teach students how to manage money.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Quartet’ and more
Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut is fine for most teens but unlikely to interest them.
Life 101: a lesson plan for teens
There are some things every child should know before graduating from high school.
Family Filmgoer: ‘Mama’ and more
This horror film is rated PG-13, but is too creepy for your middle-schooler and too nightmarish for your tween.
Parenting advice: Help for raising children of all ages
Family Almanac columnist Marguerite Kelly discussed the ups and downs of parenting, and tips for helping children through challenging times.
Parenting test: Are you a Rizzo or a Shanahan?
The difficult decisions faced by Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo and Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan are not unlike the ones faced by parents every day.
Leave the iPad out of potty training, please
Now your toddler can watch videos or play games while he waits for nature to call thanks to the iPotty.
Your child has a bad cold and feels awful? Cold meds don’t really help.
Don’t bother reaching for cold medicines for your sick child; they probably won’t help.
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