Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood People in five neighborhoods in Ottawa are able to get help finding jobs and housing, accessing financial assistance, mental health counseling, and other resources, all provided by a diverse staff of healthcare professionals who speak a variety of languages and bring their own lived experiences to the table. These neighborhood wellness hubs are housed in local community centers. Hoden Aden is one of the project leads....

14 Hippie Hairstyles to Try From flower accessories to colorful ombré strands, check out hippie hairstyles you can start sporting now. 1. Flowers and ‘Fro How easy is this style? Pick out your afro to the height that you desire, and then place fresh blooms in your hair. Use fresh flowers to help you create the ultimate hippie hairstyle with your fro. 2. Toss on a Hat Floppy hats turn just about any hairstyle into hippie hairstyle....

5 Hippie Inspired Hairstyles to Amp Up Your Boho Look 1. Tight Curls Curled hair is a popular and classic style, but we love this look with slightly tighter curls. When you’re using your curling iron, keep the strands tighter around the barrel and for a little longer than you would for loose waves. Switch the direction you wrap your hair around the curler to create movement and the impression that your hair is naturally curly....

With just a few pointed questions, psychologist Colleen Becket-Davenport got to the bottom of what was going on: Gabrielle was choosing men who were “all unavailable in some way,” said Becket-Davenport, who practices in San Francisco. “They were already in a committed relationship, they had mental health issues of their own, or lived far away, for instance.” When these men didn’t respond to her texts, Gabbie made excuses for them (“He has a lot going on right now”)....

He might endure the pokes without complaint by using willpower, or he might stay silent, succumbing to feelings of fear or powerlessness. He could lose his self-control and act out, attacking his classmate verbally or poking him back. Or does your son “self-regulate” by considering his options and resources, taking stock of his feelings and strengths, reflecting on past experience, and responding deliberately? Self-regulation may sound like a tall order—but it’s also the best choice, according to Erin Clabough, a neuroscientist, mother of four, and author of the book Second Nature: How Parents Can Use Neuroscience to Help Kids Develop Empathy, Creativity, and Self-Control....

A few weeks later, my mother and I found him curled up on the carpet, his face smooth and blue with cold blood. When we pulled him up, he exhaled. Or so we thought. It was his last breath, trapped until our stirring released it, a sigh that was the last of him escaping. That night I dreamed my stepfather had a ceramic face that smiled until it fell away in shards, until all that was left was a radiant joy—something between a light and a song....

The answer to both of these questions is yes. But it takes knowing what kinds of practices bring true happiness—and not just momentary pleasure—to your life. Once you’ve mastered that, it’s not too hard to introduce those practices to kids in a way that they can understand and appreciate. Research shows that mindfulness practice can help rewire our brains for happiness. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to decrease stress and increase happiness, and the practice of compassion and caring for others is key to better relationships, health, and emotional well-being....

We can change this mechanical way of eating by establishing a daily mindful eating practice. Make the commitment. Set aside a few minutes each day to practice mindful eating. Start with committing to eating one meal or snack mindfully each day—or even one part of a snack or meal—and then increase the amount of time every week or two, until you find you can do this with every meal or snack....

I first came to mindfulness through my yoga practice. It had never occurred to me that I could intentionally direct my thoughts. I remember the moment I sat on a bench outside of class and felt the sun on my skin, and consciously didn’t let my mind wander. As I began my wellness journey, I found a lot of empowerment in the idea that I could observe my own thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, and intentionally direct my attention toward more pleasant or helpful ideas....

Below, we list a few quick and easy steps on brush cleaning and maintenance. With proper care, your trusted brush should last you anywhere from one to five or even 10 years. This timeline can depend on the quality of its bristles. Read on to see how to clean a hairbrush in less than five minutes: How to Clean a Hairbrush Step 1: Remove ALL of the hair. Yes, all of it—the strands that are literally floating on top of the bristles to the gnarly ones entangled on the brush bed, which, depending on how fastidious you are, may or may have not been there for months....

Perfect Fringe Bangs: How You Can Get Them 1. Know your face shape. Your face shape is the best starting point to consider when it comes to getting bangs. Girls with round faces look amazing with angled or choppy bangs that can camouflage a round face. Those who have thick hair look amazing with a chunky side swept bang. 2. Research bang hairstyles. By now you know that there are so many cool and trendy fringe bangs you can try....

As the temperature rapidly dropped, Bob began shivering uncontrollably. He had poured out so much energy without refueling himself that he was sliding into hypothermia, the first stage of freezing to death. We hurried to set up the tent, get into our sleeping bags, light the stove, drink hot water, and eat hot food—and soon Bob’s teeth stopped chattering. Luckily, we had just enough resilience to turn this misadventure around....

So even when besting someone else has no real-life consequences, it seems, we just can’t help competing. In the Stanford study, the fictional partner wasn’t even an actual competitor. The participants didn’t even know who their partner was, and couldn’t see them, but they did all they could to thwart them anyway. They even eased up on their own → efforts: Participants who gave more difficult letters to the other student worked less hard on their own word task, apparently feeling that if their partner did poorly, they needn’t aim as high as they otherwise might....

The basic braid, or, as we call it in the industry, a regular three-strand braid, is one of the most fundamental of hairstyles you’ll ever come across—it’s just as much a classic as a basic ponytail or a ballerina bun. The stitch and sectioning process in a three-strand braid is also a basis for a lot of more complex plaits. Tutorial: Three-Strand Basic Braid Whether you’re an intermediate-level braider or are a total, all-thumbs braid novice, how to do a basic braid has never been easier than with our simple braid tutorial below....

The French twist (a.k.a. French roll) is one of the easiest vintage hairstyles to create and it’s a look that won’t ever go out of style. This classic look can be worn to weddings, dinner dates, to the office or to a vintage-themed party… when we do finally make it out of the comforts of our own abodes! Learn how to create this French twist updo on any hair type with this simple tutorial:...

And if you’re anything like us here at All Things Hair, you’re completely obsessed with the french braid trend! These days, we’re particularly focused on learning how to French braid. Even if you’ve never learned how to braid your hair before, it’s a great chain for beginners: This plait is easy, classy, has an adorable ’90s feel and most of all, is as trendy as ever. Read on to learn how to do a French braid in a few easy steps:...

The Best Way Keep Your Curls Overnight for Loose Waves in the Morning Before your head hits the pillow you need to prep your hair. First, clean up your curls by finger-combing your strands. Brushing out your curls might seem counterproductive but it’s important to give them a quick comb to avoid knots from forming overnight. Do not use an actual brush to do this; it will be too much, and you will lose more shape than you want....

You need to know how to maintain your protective style to ensure it will last beyond the holiday season. Read on for our three top tips for maintaining your protective style: Maintain Your Protective Style: 3 Helpful Tips 1. Scalp massages with oil. Although your hair is protected when wearing box braids or twists, your scalp really isn’t. This is the time you want to really focus on the health of your scalp....

Finding the right hairdo to complement your ear game is quite easy, all you have to do is find a look that won’t hide your ears. But, if you don’t want just any ordinary ‘do, ahead we’re sharing how to wear your hair with bold jewels. Read on: How to Wear Your Hair with Statement Earrings 3 Ways 1. Hair Tuck What was once a habit, or a way of just getting your hair out of your face, is now a hot hairstyle....

In this video from The School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton explores why our brains jump to that thought so quickly. “The question feels so significant because, depending on how we answer it in our minds, we will either take steps to deepen the friendship or […] immediately make moves to withdraw from it, so as to spare ourselves humiliation and embarrassment,” he says. Instead of assuming a defensive position—thinking people are judging us to be uninteresting or unworthy of their attention—de Botton suggests we take the offensive and make the first attempt to connect....