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Maison Q founder Suhana Ab on kidswear that lasts

Maison Q founder Suhana Ab on kidswear that lasts

Published by Sam Flores

Kids could enjoy a Style the Butler Bear experience, while families could dine at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant – all decked out in Maison Q fabrics, of course – as well as pick up limited edition merchandise at the hotel’s gift shop.  Suhana shared that the collaboration felt surreal, beyond her wildest dreams. Having long suffered from imposter syndrome – an outsider entering the retail realm – it gave her the confidence boost she had always yearned for. “I didn’t expect it…but I think with [the St. Regis] association, it really positioned us as a brand that created things that are refined and elegant.” A FAMILY AFFAIR Being a mother of three kids – Arissa, 13; Omar, 10; and Eissa, 6 – no doubt influenced Suhana when conceiving Maison Q’s product lineup. “Comfort always comes first. If, for example, the fabrics feel ‘scratchy’ against the skin, forget it. My kids won’t be comfortable.” But motherhood isn’t the sole driving force behind her inspirations. A lot of ideas stem from Suhana’s own childhood experiences, both positive …

Maison Q founder Suhana Ab on kidswear that lasts

Maison Q founder Suhana Ab on kidswear that lasts

Published by Sam Flores

Kids could enjoy a Style the Butler Bear experience, while families could dine at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant – all decked out in Maison Q fabrics, of course – as well as pick up limited edition merchandise at the hotel’s gift shop.  Suhana shared that the collaboration felt surreal, beyond her wildest dreams. Having long suffered from imposter syndrome – an outsider entering the retail realm – it gave her the confidence boost she had always yearned for. “I didn’t expect it…but I think with [the St. Regis] association, it really positioned us as a brand that created things that are refined and elegant.” A FAMILY AFFAIR Being a mother of three kids – Arissa, 13; Omar, 10; and Eissa, 6 – no doubt influenced Suhana when conceiving Maison Q’s product lineup. “Comfort always comes first. If, for example, the fabrics feel ‘scratchy’ against the skin, forget it. My kids won’t be comfortable.” But motherhood isn’t the sole driving force behind her inspirations. A lot of ideas stem from Suhana’s own childhood experiences, both positive …

The psychological impact of ghosting lasts longer than outright rejection

The psychological impact of ghosting lasts longer than outright rejection

Published by José Betancourt

Being ignored without explanation tends to cause more prolonged psychological distress than being directly rejected. A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior provides evidence that while both ghosting and explicit rejection hurt, the uncertainty of ghosting slows down a person’s emotional recovery. This research suggests that clear communication during a breakup, even in casual digital interactions, helps people process the event and move on more easily. Ghosting is the practice of unilaterally ending a relationship by cutting off all communication without providing any explanation. It has become incredibly common in the digital age, especially on dating apps and social media platforms. The person who disappears leaves the other person to figure out what went wrong entirely on their own. “Ghosting often comes up in everyday conversations about modern relationships and digital communication. While many people describe it as a particularly painful experience, others argue that disappearing might actually be kinder than explicitly rejecting someone. I wanted to test whether this intuition is actually true and better understand how people psychologically react to these …

Leadership That Lasts: Why Discipline Beats Personality

Leadership That Lasts: Why Discipline Beats Personality

Published by Jenni Sidey

The way we think about leadership is changing. For years, many people believed that a leader had to be a larger-than-life personality to succeed. This type of leadership focuses on being visible, getting attention, and constantly staying in the spotlight. But organizations that last are rarely built on individual rockstars. They are built on strong systems, clear accountability, and disciplined execution that does not depend on one person carrying the weight. By focusing on strong systems instead of personal fame, and on responsibility instead of flash, leaders can create organizations that are reliable, resilient, and able to handle whatever comes their way. To better understand this shift, I spoke with Nate Schneider, founder of Vysta, a growth and systems-driven performance company focused on building scalable, disciplined organizations. As an accomplished leadership strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations scale through operational clarity and team accountability, Schneider suggests that moving away from personality-driven leadership toward disciplined execution is not just a strategic adjustment, but a psychological one. From Shortcuts to Stability Leadership that …

Adolescence lasts into your 30s – so how should parents treat their adult children? | Parents and parenting

Adolescence lasts into your 30s – so how should parents treat their adult children? | Parents and parenting

Published by Sam Flores

When one of my daughters turned 18, our relationship hit a crisis so painful it lasted longer than I knew how to bear. I was a psychotherapist, trained in child and adult development, yet I was utterly flummoxed. Decades have passed since then, but when I recently spoke to her about that time, a flood of distress washed through me as if it were yesterday. This is how my daughter, now a mother herself, put it when I asked her to describe that era: “I was furious and desperate and lonely. I fought with you and Dad in a way no one in the family had ever fought with you before. I remember screaming at you while out on a walk, as you desperately implored me to be quiet because people could hear. I wanted them to hear. I wanted to smash this image of us as a happy family to pieces – and I was incredibly successful in doing that.” I remembered I had looked at other families and wondered what they had got right that I …

One of the best budget phones I’ve tested isn’t made by Samsung or TCL (and it lasts for days)

One of the best budget phones I’ve tested isn’t made by Samsung or TCL (and it lasts for days)

Published by skeptic

Motorola 2026 Moto G Power ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s 2026 Moto G Power is available for $300. It’s a solid budget package with a long battery life and a Full HD+ display. However, it’s only a modest upgrade over the 2025 model. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been testing the 2026 Moto G Power, the last of Motorola’s 2026 series — for now. During CES 2026, the company unveiled the Razr Fold, its first foldable smartphone, so there is more to come. But for the initial group, I’d like to think that Motorola saved the best for last. It offers the best user experience of its generation, and I recommend it over the others.  Also: I wasn’t looking to replace my Kindle, but this Android e-reader made it easy My biggest criticism of Motorola’s 2026 lineup is that it closely mirrors the previous generation: many of these phones feel almost identical to their 2025 counterparts. However, even though the 2026 Moto G Power shares a lot …

How to Make a New Year’s Resolution That Actually Lasts

How to Make a New Year’s Resolution That Actually Lasts

Published by Jenni Sidey

Have you ever tried and failed to make a new habit stick? Maybe it was a weight loss goal or simply a new morning routine. If you’re human, chances are you know that it can take considerable time, energy, and patience for new habits to take shape. You may have heard that it takes “30 days to create a new habit.” Yet research on habit formation shows that there’s actually no hard and fast rule. How long it takes to stick and make its impact can depend on many factors unique to you. For some, that timeframe may involve a few weeks, and for others, integrating a new habit can even take up to a year. While there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to timeframe, there are certain conditions that you can leverage to set yourself up for success throughout the process. Keeping promises to yourself in your daily life is often overlooked, yet it is key to getting the results you want. Here are some practical ways to make the most out of your …

This scanner app lasts for life

This $28 scanner app lasts for life

Published by skeptic

TL;DR: A one-time $27.99 gives you permanent access to iScanner — an all-in-one mobile scanner, PDF editor, and file manager backed by powerful AI, available on iOS and Android through Jan. 11 only. $27.99 $199.90 Save $171.91   If you’re heading into the new year determined to be more organized (or at least less buried in paperwork), this offer is perfectly timed. For a few more days, you can score lifetime access to the iScanner app for just $27.99 with code FLASH — and instantly turn your phone into a full scanning and PDF-editing powerhouse. iScanner is built for people who need clean, professional documents without lugging around a scanner or waiting until they’re back at a computer. Students, freelancers, parents, small business owners — anyone who deals with forms, receipts, or paperwork — gets a huge upgrade here. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, …