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The day after their daughter’s murder, Sandy and her husband, Lonnie, dedicated themselves to helping other families grieve in the wake of gun violence. They sold their house in Texas, bought a motorhome, and now, almost 10 years after losing Jessi, they travel wherever they are needed to mentor survivors of gun violence. One of the most potent tools they have is mindfulness. What began for Sandy in her therapist’s office was solidified when she met meditation teacher and Pandemic of Love founder Shelly Tygielski after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida....

“There is a sense of being a little isolated and separated even when we are in the same room. There is the sense of greater alienation. So at an emotional level, I’ve been trying to orient my teaching to the two deficits that students are experiencing: social connection and co-regulation.” Co-regulation happens when peers or adults help each other self-regulate during stressful situations by using their voice and gestures to show that they are felt with or attuned to....

This essential product is good for more than the base of a refreshing iced tea. Many credits the ingredient for hair growth, a more hydrated scalp, and protection against hair breakage. Does this ingredient live up to all the hype? Read on to find out: ** The benefits of hibiscus for hair are ample, and this key natural ingredient can benefit a number of hair types and address a range of hair care concerns....

Tips for Finding the Best Blowdryer for Natural Hair Tips for Finding the Best Blowdryer for Natural Hair 1.You must invest if you’re looking for good quality. True story: One time I desperately needed a blowdryer to style my hair before a holiday party. I headed to the my nearest drugstore and bought the cheapest one I could find (which shall remain nameless). In my mind all I needed was something that would dry my hair and prepare it for straight styling....