As the founding director of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Kabat-Zinn has been a strong supporter of mindfulness initiatives like Mindful Schools, a program that offers a mindfulness curriculum to U.S. schools. (You can watch a video of how Mindful Schools teaches children mindful walking, eating, and movement here.) One of the challenges that children face today, says Kabat-Zinn, is constant distraction in the form of technological stimuli like texts, email, and Facebook....

Caring for and Styling Long Hair for Older Women 1. Use volumizing products to lift hair. Many older women experience thinning hair as they age. To keep your long hair from looking flat, consider using products that will add body to your hair like TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Hair Care system or Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. 2. Care for your gray hair. If you’re a woman that chooses not to cover her grays (we salute you!...

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. But before we take a look at this snazzy little love gift, we have to give a shoutout to Courtney from Paperelli for designing such wonderful printables for us! She did a fantastic job and definitely made the Love Emergency Kit a reality. A Surprise Gift to Say I Love You On to the good stuff! While expected presents are totally awesome, we think there’s something extra special about a surprise—this gift definitely fits the bill....

To set the scene for this fun date night, I set out this adorable invitation for my hubby to find the day before. It probably didn’t hurt that I paired it with his favorite candy: Skittles! To start the night off right, serve your hubby this magic elixer. Follow the directions created by Jennifer Sbranti outlined on this page to concoct a drink that changes color before his eyes! To go along with the scientist theme, I prepared the drinks in Erlenmeyer flasks that we had from a prior Halloween party....

I love scratch-off tickets. I love the anticipation as you rub that penny across the ticket waiting to see what you’ve won/earned underneath. I decided to make that the basis of my gift for my Husband this Valentine’s Day. Start by gathering your supplies: Lucky in Love cards printed on cardstock Paper cutter Marker/pen Paint brush Metallic acrylic paint Dish soap Contact Paper OR clear packing tape I decided to make my Lucky in Love with one per day for him to scratch off....

Medium Brown Hair: 37 Hair Ideas to Try Short Hair Ideas 1. Tiny Afro If you have short natural hair, the teeny weeny afro is a cute and easy style to wear with your medium brown hair. 2. Layered Pixie If you’re nervous about going full on pixie, or if you have thin hair, look at the layered pixie. The long-ish layers make your hair appear fuller. If you’ve decided that the cut isn’t your thing, because the cut is layered, the grow out will be easier to style as it gets longer....

We know the fade haircut can be a tad confusing, but there’s no need to worry. We’re here to help you decipher the differences between fade variations. Plus, you’ll even learn how to achieve the style at home. And scroll down to the top ten bald fade haircuts you need to try. Types of Fade Haircuts and How to Get Them This easy-to-follow infographic illustrates the basic fades haircuts in current (re)rotation....

She went on to be mentored by Bonnie Duran—researcher, author, and professor from the University of Washington—who is dedicated to bringing mindfulness to Indian Country. These influences led to her decision to combine mindfulness practices with her own tradition of Native American spirituality in working with the trauma within Native American families. After graduate school at the California School of Professional Psychology, Dionne began working with two tribal consortiums. She developed culturally tailored, evidence-based parenting programs for Native American families at Riverside San Bernardino Indian Health, served as a cultural consultant for Riverside University Health Systems, and created a mindfulness program for social workers through the Riverside Department of Social Services....

Being able to say that was/this is hard, and yet I am OK.—Wendy L. Nurturing my inner child, showing myself the love and patience I give my children (most of the time 😉)—thehappybase (Instagram) Lovingly accepting my imperfections, reconciling with my self-saboteur, and holding space for myself when I’m feeling inadequate.—sass_allard (Instagram) Relating to ourselves with kindness, feeling connected to others, and being aware of our experience at any given moment....

Every day, we provide resources to add mindfulness to your daily routine—from work, to family, to what to read on the weekend. Our goal is to be your trusted source for authentic mindfulness practices and information, as well as your connection to the leading experts in the field. Top Mindfulness Articles of 2018: An Anxiety Meditation. This guided practice from Bob Stahl helps us investigate the nature of our own mind and being....

Remember that middle school hair trend we thought was the best idea ever or endless days of flat-ironing your hair? We all know deep down many of us made these same hair faux pas that our mothers weren’t crazy about. Luckily, we’ve learned many hair tips from our mothers along the way that we still use to this day. Keep scrolling to check out our hair tips from mom....

1. The Ponytail Scarf Thinking about wearing your hair in a ponytail to beat the heat? Tie a scarf around the base of the style and secure the knot underneath the ponytail for a retro vibe that’s not only fun, but also adds a pop of color to any ensemble. We love how simple yet playful this festival hairstyle idea is. 2. Think Pink Consider grabbing a box of temporary hair dye for a veil of pink hair color....

Mousse vs Gel: Pros and Cons Mousse for Curly Hair Consider mousse as it’s a great option for anyone looking for a lightweight hair product that will add definition to your curls without weighing them down. Mousse is ideal for adding major volume to your strands in an easy-to-execute routine. It’s also known to keep your hair feeling natural without adding any of that dreaded crunch to your curls....

No matter what your artistic ability – this date night is all about releasing your inner artist. This paint and sip date night is all about widening your creative date night palette and trying something new! Fortunately, for this date night, you don’t even have to be a good artist. This is a date night activity that is more about the experience than the final masterpiece creation! Your Paint and Sip Date Night Printables While many couples are signing up to do a paint date night out on the town, sometimes it can be more enjoyable to have a private date night at home....

Read on to see our favorite party hairstyles you can try out for any celebration: Party Hairstyles for Any Celebration 1. Infinity Braid This braid is perfect for parties! While this party hair looks much harder than it actually is, and you may need the help of two mirrors or a friend to get it totally perfect. First, section off the top half of your hair like you would for a half-up style....

Costa Rica claims Nicaragua crossed into its territory last year while dredging the San Juan River, a Nicaraguan waterway that parallels their shared border. Nicaragua says Costa Rica is “inventing a border conflict” to disguise its own expansionist pretensions. The dispute is currently before the International Court of Justice at The Hague. It’s anticipated the court will provide an institutional solution to the border conflict this month. The conflict has provoked a debate in Costa Rica as to whether the country considers itself “neutral” or “pacifist....