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How can I teach collaboration to my child with ADHD?

The sleep-ADHD connection

When anxiety spikes and friendships sink

From the sideline to the spotlight: Performance anxiety in school and sports

The invisible string: Easing separation anxiety

What can I do when my child withdraws from friends because of depression?

3 small steps towards rebuilding social confidence during depression

Building stability: Why reactive kids need a predictable schedule

Why is my child more disruptive in class than at home?

Can mindfulness help kids with OCD?

How OCD impacts learning and how parents can help

Understanding your child's anxiety — key questions to ask

Why does my child worry so much?

Why can’t my child just go have fun?

When families change: Helping kids navigate divorce

Want kinder kids? Start by being kinder to yourself

Scroll smart: Eight real-world tips to help kids use social media safely

Put the "good" back in "good morning"

Is your child refusing school?

Big changes, big feelings, and a new baby

Sleep better, eat smarter: The teen brain balance every parent should know

Five smart ways to stop social media from crushing your kids’ self-esteem

What kids are actually doing on social media, and why that matters

The sexual orientation conversation your teen is waiting for (Hint: It’s not a lecture)

Six smart ways to shield your kids from cyberbullies (without taking their phones)

Power down to sleep better: How to cut screen time without a meltdown

9 ways to help when tragedy strikes locally

How to help kids (and yourself) find comfort during a tragedy

5 tips on talking to your child about gun violence

Talking about shootings and violence at school

Holiday survival guide for parents

Finding holiday happiness

Decoding (and handling) your child's big behaviors

Friends, foes, and the silent unfollow

Cyberbullies beware

Affirming and supporting your LGBTQ+ child

Affirming care saves lives

Substance use: How to keep conversations real

When sad becomes something more

Could YOUR child be bullying others?

The talk you don’t even want to think about

School-year stress?

Holiday magic can come from unexpected places

Could it be ADHD? Let's talk about it.

Six ways to find gratitude in a "more is better" world

Stopping the domino effect of stress

Managing anxiety as a family

Kids, depression, and how Brightline is here to help

Disruptive behavior solutions that work

Understanding autism

Anxiety in kids — when to get support

What good ADHD support looks like

The difference between kind and nice

Social anxiety in teens

You're not the only parent who (sometimes) feels stressed and stuck

Girls and anxiety

Is your child’s school year off to a good start?

Suicide. Let’s talk about it.

How to keep talking about mental health all year long

Let’s talk about everyone’s mental health

Decoding your child’s behavior and helping them express themselves

Ten ways to help your family fly into summer

Brightline is now open in New York

A bright new start

March's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

Tricky eaters and no-sleepers, this one is for you

How to teach kids to be an ally and an advocate for themselves and for others

February's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

Celebrating history and teaching self-love

Ages & Stages: Making and keeping friends

January's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

Los Angeles wildfires: Simple ways to support friends and loved ones

How to start 2025 with a clean slate

How to build optimism one step at a time

Stress-busting, joy-boosting tips

Modeling balance, joy, and being present for your child

Pioneering Virtual Mental Health Solutions for Families with Naomi Allen, CEO and co-founder of Brightline

A guide for talking about mental health and suicide with your child

When the News is Frightening: How You Can Talk to Your Kids

What every parent should know about childhood depression

Autism: Recognizing symptoms and finding support for your family

Tough transitions and performance pressure

Cyberbullying: Social media, gaming, and online frenemies

7 practical homework tips for ADHD kids

Children and Mental Health: Using Behavioral Activation to Combat the ‘Summer Slump’

Free program coaches kids through back-to-school stress

7 signs that could mean your child is being bullied (and what to do about it)

7 signs that your child could be engaging in bullying behavior (and what to do about it)

Teladoc taps Brightline to expand pediatric and adolescent mental health services

BIPOC Q&A

TikTok Videos Show Reality of Teen Summer Depression—What Parents Need To Know

Discussing the ‘summer slump’ and how to combat it

America is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile

How Brightline Supports LGBTQ+ Youth with Inclusive Care

Strengthen mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through public-private partnerships

Ernst & Young Bay Area Entrepreneurs of the Year: Naomi Allen

LGBTQ&A

The Superpowers of ADHD

How these mental health apps are helping families

Free mental health apps provide 24/7 help for teens and young children across California

Making Friends or Enemies: What to do about ghosting, bullying, and friends found online

Helping kids (and yourself) manage anxiety

California Launches New Mental Health-based Apps for Families and Youth

Substance use: How to keep conversations real, ask the right questions, and know when it’s time to seek more support

A phase or a problem? How to handle tantrums, hitting, and separation anxiety

Tips on Summer Planning with Neurodiverse Kids

California introduces no-cost mental health apps for youth

How to help kids recognize stress and learn to manage it

Big Changes & Big Feelings: New Sibling

The Top 25 Healthcare Software Companies of 2024

Parents Are Paying More For Mental Health Care For Their Kids—And That Needs to Change

Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years

America’s Best Startup Employers

Caring for your kids starts with you: self-care tips for parents and caregivers

Good sleep + mood-boosting food = a more balanced teen brain

Is telling your kids to “be nice” enough? Here’s how to teach them kindness

Big Changes & Big Feelings: Divorce

Black History Month: A time to understand the past and create a brighter future

Five Mental Health Companies to Watch in 2024

A Deep Dive into CA’s mHealth Effort to Support Youth Mental Health

Parent Conversation Guide: Valentine’s Day & Teen Rejection Sensitivity

Big Changes and Big Feelings: A Guide for Parents

California Inks $680 Million Deal with Brightline, Kooth for Virtual Pediatric Mental Health Services

State launches new, free mental health resources for California kids and teens

California Makes Free Youth Behavioral Health Apps Available

Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. What now?

How do you talk to kids about what’s going on in Israel and Gaza?

Could it be ADHD? Let’s talk about what to look for

Identity-centered care matters: Brightline x Violet Case Study

8 simple ways to ease your teen’s social anxiety

Cut back on screen time and improve your child’s sleep

How to talk about racial injustice with your child

Therapy vs. Coaching: Which one is best for kids and families?