Life
Does your elementary school child have ADHD?
It’s important to identify children with this condition so we can help them succeed in school.
Opinion
Schwab: Since GOP won’t use ‘law and order’ title, Democrats will
Exhibit A: The ‘weaponized’ Justice Department charged a Democratic senator. And who complained?
Life
My garden runneth over with fountain grasses, and for good reason
These late-blooming perennials come in many varieties. They work well as accents, groundcovers, edgings or in containers.
Opinion
Burke: Prevent a shutdown? GOP has squirrels it must chase
House Republicans simply don’t have the time to do their job. Pushing false narratives is tough work.
Opinion
Harrop: Romney’s third-party plan could backfire, aid Trumpists
If he wants a sane GOP in the future, those in charge now have to lose and lose…
Life
Helping children cope with the hard realities of divorce
I’s important to set aside one’s feelings and find a way to make this challenging transition as comfortable…
Opinion
Saunders: Others serving time for following GOP’s Pied Piper
Trump’s ultimate fate is undetermined, but for now, others are paying the price for his election denial.
Opinion
Schwab: GOP ‘projection’ is slideshow of hypocrisy, deflection
Trump, of course, is guilty, but so are House Republicans desperate to ferret out elusive dirt on Joe…
Life
Save for one infamous variety, fleece flowers are easy to fall in love with
This long-blooming, easy-to-grow perennial comes in many desirable varieties. But watch out: One is an invasive knotweed.
Opinion
Comment: GOP’s impeachment math isn’t adding up to a win
Republican hard-liners have backed their speaker into a corner, but won’t get much out of this effort.
Life
Are you spoiling your kids? It’s complicated
Tips for parents on coping with temper tantrums, and making up for their own deprived past.
Opinion
Schwab: Do enough Americans see the threat Trump represents?
Like Joseph Heller’s ‘Catch-22’ protagonist, it takes the ability to discern those who lack character.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden needs a tough border policy; check out Obama’s
Obama deported more undocumented immigrants than Trump, but also sought comprehensive reforms.
Opinion
Burke: You’re entering a dimension of fakery, The Gaslight Zone
‘The Twilight Zone’ used fiction to make a point. MAGA lies are the point in ‘The Gaslight Zone.’
Life
September is the time to get growing on your cool-season veggie garden
From carrots, beets and garlic to broccoli, cabbage and spinach, it’s just plain fun — albeit a bit…
Opinion
Harrop: Ocasio-Cortez says she’s maturing; she’ll have to prove it
The once-fiery New York progressive Democrat is moderating her tone and working (gasp) with Republicans.
Opinion
Saunders: Teachers unions share blame for covid learning loss
The pressure to close schools and use remote learning has resulted in a nagging problem with absenteeism.
Life
Teens’ weight and shape concerns, and what parents can do
They’re bombarded with images of actors and models with “perfect” bodies. Their physical appearance becomes the barometer for…
Opinion
Schwab: Skill, preparation must still allow for a surgeon’s fear
Even when they can stay ahead of complications, surgeons can’t always control the unexpected.
Life
As with the seasons, container plantings are not meant to be permanent
Here are some tips for reinvigorating your tired-looking pots with plants fit for fall and, in some cases,…