The Tech Effect It starts with child development. Studies show that under-monitored screen time potentially disrupts attention, behavior, language, and academics. For teens and adults, smartphones ping and buzz all day and night. Research suggests that being reachable 24/7 escalates stress, interrupts social interaction, and impacts productivity. One study showed the mere presence of phones visible on the table disrupts conversation. Social media, for all its potential benefits, has been linked to decreased well-being, increased depression, and escalated jealousy....

When you first announce to your friends and family that you are getting married, all smiles and pure excitement showing on your face, it is much like when you announce you are expecting your first child. Well-meaning loved ones shower you with congratulations, and then they start giving you their two cents. They offer advice on everything from how to cook for your husband to tips on how to iron his shirts....

The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere considers how we need to step away from the speed and the busy-ness to see what’s truly important to life. It’s a topic Iyer has discussed in the October 2014 issue of Mindful magazine. Iyer writes about how it’s the open spaces—the moments where you lose yourself, and aren’t latched to your gadgets and your deadlines—that help you to find contentment, joy, and peace of mind....

Hi! We’re Nat and Holly, the creative sister duo from My Sister’s Suitcase. We’re excited to be here today sharing one of our favorite printables with you. Any fans of The Office out there? It’s not quite what you think! We are both doing Project Life this year. Have no idea what Project Life is? Basically, it’s a scrapbooking at the simplest level. Simple is good for busy moms and wives!...

With these benefits in mind, we’ve rounded up 60 of the best outdoor activities for couples and families. So what are you waiting for? Time to get scrolling! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Outdoor Activities for Couples Outdoor Activities for Couples While we love snuggling on the couch and watching movies with our sweeties, we also love activities that get us out of the house and making memories!...