We absolutely want to minimize children’s distress, maximize their well-being, and treat them with care and respect. The overriding goal is a warm, supportive environment that balances clear rules with open discussion when appropriate. The bottom line is that kids require clear limits for emotional growth, to develop resilience and frustration tolerance, and to learn how to interact with the world. As the grown-up in the room, we must always aim for what’s best in the long haul....

The past 20 years has given birth to a booming “anti-aging” industry, replete with creams, pills, diets, and even anti-aging clinics. So, a few bucks and a little extra work can keep me young forever? Sounds like a beautiful fantasy! Oh right, that’s because it is one. As Muriel R. Gillick, professor of ambulatory care and prevention at Harvard Medical School, writes in her book, The Denial of Aging, “When we believe we will stay young forever, and when we purchase special vitamins, herbs, and other youth-enhancing chemicals to promote longevity, we are engaging in massive denial....

Watch the video: Abbreviated transcript: Think Well to Be Well When I was young, we would visit my great-grandparents once a week. I’d usually sit on the living room floor with toys, but sometimes I would just sit and talk with my great-grandpa Jack. My great-grandpa was a very mindful person, a yogi at heart, even though he didn’t do any yoga. He taught me all of his positive mantras, like “Think well to be well....

The retreat takes place October 30 to November 3. To learn more, and to register, click here. You may also want to peruse the mindful.org archives for articles on mindfulness and the legal field. “Legally Mindful” is our editor-in-chief’s conversation with Charles Halpern on the formation of the Berkeley Initiative for Mindfulness in Law—Berkeley being the first U.S. law school to have a full mindfulness curriculum.

Money. We may not be loaded, but it is—with all kinds of baggage. We have to deal with money every day, in ways small and large, pleasurable and stressful. How do we cultivate perspective? It’s no small challenge. Because money is bound up with concepts of success, self-worth, and entitlement, we often approach it with confusion. We may know intellectually that we are not what we own, and that our lives are not equal to what we earn, but the conditioning we experience goes deep and is reinforced regularly....

While some family members can and will praise your new curly style, others won’t. Of course, there is always that one person who just has to say everything that comes to their mind. Unfortunately, your hair may be a target. For me, this was the exact case. I went from long, relaxed hair in 2010 to short curls after my big chop in 2011. I expected strangers on the street to criticize my hair but not my own family....

From edgy bangs to eye-catching bobs, here are some of the new hair trends that should be on your radar. New Hair Trends: 9 Trendy Looks from Fashion Month 1. Edgy Bangs Bangs were definitely one of the hottest looks during fashion month, as edgy layered styles gave short, medium and shoulder-length cuts some necessary edge. No matter if you wear your bangs blunt or messy, it’s important to find the right bang style that helps frame your face....

If you’re not a parent— we’re looking at your grandparents, godparents, aunties, and uncles—just know that the parents of the kids you’re buying for will seriously love you for choosing something off this list. So check out this huge list that includes a lot of non-toy Christmas gifts for kids! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. To help you make Christmas extra special this year, without inundating your home and playroom with a truckload of toys, we gathered a list of the best Christmas gift ideas for kids that do not include toys!...

Did you know you can use a flat iron to create waves and curls on your hair? If not, you’re in for a treat. Below we’re showing you three stylish flat iron styles you can create with just one styling tool. Read on to see why the flat iron deserves all of the bragging rights: Three Stylish Flat Iron Styles 1. Curled Ends There are many ways you can achieve this look on your hair....

SNACK IDEAS FOR BUSY MOMS We know that trying to find wholesome, yummy, and convenient snacks for kids (that they’ll actually eat!) can be super tricky! Kids can be picky, and when you’re always on-the-go sometimes those cleverly packaged, sugary, convenient treats from the grocery store can be mighty tempting. But today we’ve partnered up with Kellogg’s Special K to chat about some of their new snacks (like their Protein and Nourish Snack Bites) that are super convenient, tasty AND wholesome… and the best part?...

Have no fear! We’ve got two easy hacks to solve over curled hair. Both are quick and will get you on the right track so you don’t have to leave the house rocking the same tight curls you wore to Bat Mitzvahs and Sweet Sixteens. Keep reading to check out these tricks: Tricks to Relax Over Curled Hair Finger-Combing This solution is definitely the most obvious. If you have over curled hair but not a lot of time to relax it, then using your fingers as a comb is a good idea....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But first, we have to give a GIANT shout out to our very own Diva Elizabeth for designing such fabulous printables for us. Seriously, how cute are they?! Couples Game Night Contents You KNOW we’re all about the printables, and this pack contains everything you need to take make your Password Couples Game Night a total success!...

Pretty Protective Styles: 5 Styles to Try 1. Twist Braid Updo This intricate protective twist style balances twisted elements with a utilitarian structure. Run Suave Nourish & Strengthen Leave-in Conditioner through your ends before styling. This will ensure that your hair stays hydrated and happy throughout the wear of your style! Create small square-shaped sections of hair on the sides of your head and twist out from there. Gather your twists and pull them into your high top knot to recreate this style....

So here’s how it goes down. You take a bunch of fabric hearts (or you could easily use paper if sewing isn’t your thing) and hide them all over the recipient’s home. Closet, bookshelves, cupboards, clothes, etc. Then you give them a jar that has an adorable tag attached that says, “Remember, I love you.” Anytime they find the heart, they’ll be thinking of you and how much you mean to them....

The retreat will take place April 9-13 at the Menla Center in Phoenicia, New York. Register for Cultivating Leadership Presence Through Mindfulness. You’ll also want to check out the Institute for Mindful Leadership website for videos, articles, and posts on leadership excellence.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. The ever-talented Carisa of Messes to Memories took the classic picnic gingham and mod-ed it up for us. How cute are her designs?! She is taking our picnic ideas to the next level! Romantic Picnic Invite To get your sweetheart really excited for your romantic picnic, we think it’s best to start with an invite. Doesn’t it make you more excited if you know that your spouse has something planned for you?...

This style works on clean hair, second or third day strands, and every hair texture and type. Keep reading for a quick tutorial for how to create this runway style featuring a parted twist bun that was a huge hit at NYFW. Runway Hairstyle: How to Create a Parted Twist Bun Step 1: Refresh your hair with dry shampoo. Spray the TRESemmé Fresh Start Basic Care Dry Shampoo through to refresh your hair....

If you’re curious about selenium sulfide shampoo and want to know more about it without busting your brains trying to understand complex scientific terms, we’ve got a simple explanation for you below. Read on to learn more about this ingredient, as well as the effective shampoos you can use at home as budget-friendly alternatives: Selenium Sulfide Shampoo: What It Is + Some Alternatives to Try What is selenium sulfide? In a nutshell, selenium sulfide is an anti-infective agent used as the active ingredient in topical products that help fight off fungal infections, like dandruff or seborrhea....