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That’s a lot of rapid-fire, non-face-toface communicating. For teenagers this can be especially tricky, expecially once you add in an adolescent’s proclivity for impulsivity—makes it a little easier to understand how they can land themselves in the world of sexting and cyber-bullying pretty fast. “Adolescents are biologically more prone to making decisions that are not well thought out,” says Tristan Gorrindo, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “The part of the brain right behind the forehead, which controls judgment, is at that time undergoing a rapid period of development,” says Gorrindo, who is studying the way families use technology....

What do you do? I’ve been moonlighting for the past four years as a doorman for the rooftop lounge at the James Hotel in Soho. I’m the guy who decides whether you get into the club or not. How does mindfulness help your work? When I’m working a door, I put on a mask. You don’t see my smile. If you do, you’ll know I’m a nice guy. Then, if I say “no” you won’t accept it....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. Because we love you, we commissioned the lovely Amanda from A-Manda Creation to design these bright, fun Anniversary Question Cards as FREE printables! Aren’t they so cute? Fun Anniversary Questions Fun Anniversary Questions With these anniversary trivia questions, you and your sweetheart will have a great time talking and reflecting on your last year of your marriage together....

6 New Mindfulness Books to Read 6 New Mindfulness Books to Read 1. The Mindful Teen Workbook 1. The Mindful Teen Workbook Patricia Rockman, MD; Allison McLay, DCS; and M. Lee Freedman, MD • New Harbinger Nothing can kill the spirit of genuine mindfulness more quickly than a one-size-fits-all attitude, and nowhere is that illustrated more potently than with teenagers. If you impose a fixed idea of anything from above and try to impose it—subtly or overtly—teens will reject it and rebel against it....

I can’t help breaking into a full blown smile whenever I think about the moment the sweetest man in my life got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. That point in time will always be such a warm memory for me. Every time I look down at the beautiful ring that he placed on my finger, I can remember those feelings of love. I really hope every one of you has equally good memories of your proposal....