Your ongoing swirl of concerns, hopes, and fears creates a mental dust cloud, reminiscent of the one that followed Pigpen in the Peanuts comic strip. I shouldn’t have said that to Dad. I bet that hurt him. The next time I see him I need to soften the blow… I’ll never be able to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting… I know there were some groceries to pick up, but what were they?...

But as the world speeds up, we’re forfeiting these wonderful human capacities. Do you have as much time to think as you did a year ago? When was the last time you spent time reflecting on something important to you? At work, do you have more or less time to think about what you’re doing, and are you encouraged to spend time thinking together with colleagues and co-workers? In this culture, we’ve begun to equate productivity with speed....

It can be bit daunting – we know. Teaching kids about the importance and sacredness of intimacy is a bit intimidating. When should you start? How should you bring it up? What should you say? We delved into advice from the experts, drew from our own personal experiences, and drummed up some great tips on how to talk to your kids about sex. If you’re a newbie parent like me with young children always on your hip, this topic may seem so distant....

** Short hair is easy to style for a holiday party or a night out. If you’re pressed for time, placing a bejeweled hair clip or a few sparkly pins in your hair can add a festive look to your tresses in seconds. Another quick fix to add drama and fullness on a hairstyle for short thin hair would be to pump up the volume by teasing (a.k.a. backcombing) the crown....

Read on to learn the best ways to texturize and style your short haircut so that it’s anything but run-of-the-mill. Who knows, you might even discover your next signature look in the process! Fun, Short Layered Haircuts with Waves Fun, Short Layered Haircuts with Waves 1. Rockstar shag Remember that messy rock-band look of the late ’80s? This is it’s more cleaned-up cousin. Like its predecessor, the modern shag features a rounded shape with layers that starts at the cheekbone area downwards, giving a weaker jaw area more definition....