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The pros and cons of teaching babies sign language

Every parent has been there: The frustration of trying to figure out what a crying baby wants or needs. Now, some parents say a new tool helps open lines of communication with children even before they can talk: Sign language. Or at least a limited form of the signing long used by the deaf or hearing impaired.

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D.C. students heading back to school

It's back to school time for District of Columbia students, and Mayor Vincent Gray will be visiting several schools to welcome students back.

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Hopkins, Children's Hospital ranked among best

Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Children's National Medical Center are rated among the best places for specialized care for children, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Kids in D.C. and Alexandria rank among least spoiled

Find out where the most is spent on children.

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Ugandan children get new lease on life at D.C. hospital

Twelve-year-old Darwin Wafoymungu could never do the simple things most boys his age could do.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, Gene Kirchner, uganda, heart health,

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Parents happier than childless peers

Is it possible to be a happy parent with no sleep, dirty diapers and testy teenagers? Survey says: Yes.

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Lack of sleep has 'profound consequences' on toddlers

There are even indications that sleep deprivation could set back cognitive development in young children, says Dr. Judith Owens, director of sleep medicine at Children's National Medical Center.

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Md. first to protect kids from ID theft (VIDEO)

Maryland is the first state to respond to recent reports that children are fast becoming the favorite target of identity thieves.

Tags: ID theft, Maryland Childen Identity Lock bill, AllClear ID, identity theft, Martin O

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