BrightLife Kids

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Live Well Advance Summit, teamed up with Soluna. The author of “The Anxious Generation,” Johnathan Haidt was a keynote speaker so there were about 2,000 attendees. We had a very busy day speaking to 450 attendees. It was great seeing and reconnecting with already established partners and acquiring about 50 new partners. It was a long day but well worth it.

?? Is your child struggling with anxiety, and you’re unsure how to help them manage it? ? Imagine having live, personalized support to guide you through those tough moments. In this special two-day workshop, our coaches will dive deep into the topic of Stress & Anxiety to help caregivers like you gain confidence in supporting your child’s mental well-being. ?? This isn’t just a lecture; it’s an interactive experience where you’ll receive in-depth, live coaching and personalized insights tailored to your unique situation. What you can expect: ? Understanding Anxiety: Learn what drives your child’s anxiety and how it may show up in different ways. ? Practical Strategies: Discover actionable techniques to create a calm, supportive space for your child to face their fears and build resilience. ? Live Q&A with Coaches: Bring your specific questions, and let our coaches offer real-time guidance to apply these concepts to your family’s needs. This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and feel supported as you navigate the challenges of caregiving with other caregivers. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gDEfHY36

Parents/Caregivers, what would make this holiday season easier for you? Let us know in the poll ??

We’re just getting started ?? Learn more by visiting: https://brightlife.kids/

What a full circle moment! From zoom meetings to community impact..... Nicole Curreri, MPH, CHES and I were in the same virtual cohort at The George Washington University and even collaborated on group projects together. Two years later, we finally got to meet in real life! I had the opportunity to share BrightLife Kids with her population health team at Partnership HealthPlan of California.

We can't believe it either! ?? Learn more by visiting: https://brightlife.kids/

?? We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah (she/her) to the BrightLife Kids team as one of our newest Health Educator and Community Engagement Interns in Alameda County! Sarah is currently majoring in public health and brings a wealth of enthusiasm and a deep desire to learn and make an impact in this field.?Fun facts about her: she's Mexican-Guatemalan, a proud bilingual native Spanish speaker, and has lived in Fremont, CA her whole life. She also loves going on daily walks! We’re so excited to see all the wonderful ways Sarah will contribute to our mission and help make a difference in the community. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!???

We are incredibly grateful for our partners ?? like the San Diego County Office of Education and many others who champion BrightLife Kids. Here's what one of our partners had to say after receiving one of our affirmation teller activities: "Thank you so much! This is great! My colleague and I facilitate a Military Kids United Club in a few of the schools we work with and it’s been such a great experience for these kids to form peer-to-peer connections, develop resiliency skills, and share their own experiences with what it’s like being a military-connected kid. This activity is a great way to start the conversation on how to deal with some of those big feelings they could possibly have or have already experienced when they transition from place to place with their family. Thank you again for your kindness and ordering this and sending this to us! It will be put to great use and we are so thankful!" - MCRD/WRR, School Liaison

Entering into new spaces? thank you #CalECSE for welcoming BrightLife Kids it’s been a pleasure connecting and sharing the mission of BrightLife Kids. Learn more by visit BrightLife.kids/CA ??

?? From Rams games to ?? resource fairs, ?? PTA meetings, and ?? classrooms, our community engagement team has been out full force connecting communities across California to no-cost behavioral health ?? Below are a few ?? quotes from community leaders and parents about the impact BrightLife Kids is making: ?? "Now that schools are closing in San Francisco, this is going to be so helpful for so many families transitioning to new schools, new teachers, new students, and new friends. This is going to be a huge help for so many families we are going to be interacting with" - Family Support Manager from San Francisco ?? "I appreciate how non-threatening your program and services are for families. No one likes to be told they need help, and everything you offer—from your webinars to your materials and website—feels very welcoming in every way." - Mental Health Outreach Coordinator ?? "Children's mental health is just as important as their physical health, and deserves the same quality of support." - Kate Middleton, Parent of a BrightLife Kids Member. ??All CA families have access to free behavioral health coaching, content, and care coordination. Sign up at https://brightlife.kids/ca #communityengagement #BrightLifeKids #mentalhealthmatters #testimonials #rams #Brightline