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Is your child refusing school?

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

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Want kinder kids? Start by being kinder to yourself

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When families change: Helping kids navigate divorce

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

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Big changes, big feelings, and a new baby

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Put the "good" back in "good morning"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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9 ways to help when tragedy strikes locally

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Talking about shootings and violence at school

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5 tips on talking to your child about gun violence

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Finding holiday happiness

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Holiday survival guide for parents

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Friends, foes, and the silent unfollow

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Affirming care saves lives

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Cyberbullies beware

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Substance use: How to keep conversations real

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Decoding (and handling) your child's big behaviors

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Affirming and supporting your LGBTQ+ child

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Could YOUR child be bullying others?

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School-year stress?

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When sad becomes something more

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The talk you don’t even want to think about

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Stopping the domino effect of stress

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

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Holiday magic can come from unexpected places

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

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Autism care

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Managing anxiety as a family

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What good ADHD support looks like

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Social anxiety in teens

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Anxiety in kids — when to get support

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Kids, depression, and how Brightline is here to help

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Disruptive behavior solutions that work

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The difference between kind and nice

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Girls and anxiety

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

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Suicide. Let’s talk about it.

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How to keep talking about mental health all year long

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Decoding your child’s behavior and helping them express themselves

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Let’s talk about everyone’s mental health

Ten ways to help your family fly into summer

Ten ways to help your family fly into summer

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Brightline is now open in New York

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A bright new start

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

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March's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

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

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Ages & Stages: Making and keeping friends

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February's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

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Celebrating history and teaching self-love

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January's Monthly Mantra Coloring Sheet

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

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How to start 2025 with a clean slate

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How to build optimism one step at a time

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Stress-busting, joy-boosting tips

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Modeling balance, joy, and being present for your child

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

Autism: Recognizing symptoms and finding support for your family

Autism: Recognizing symptoms and finding support for your family

Tough transitions

Tough transitions and performance pressure

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying: Social media, gaming, and online frenemies

Homework and ADHD

7 practical homework tips for ADHD kids

Upset mother

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

Supportive mother

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

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BIPOC Q&A

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

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Helping kids (and yourself) manage anxiety

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

Tips on Summer Planning with Neurodiverse Kids

Tips on Summer Planning with Neurodiverse Kids

How to help kids recognize stress and learn to manage it

How to help kids recognize stress and learn to manage it

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Big Changes & Big Feelings: New Sibling

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

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

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

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Big Changes & Big Feelings: Divorce

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

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Big Changes and Big Feelings: A Guide for Parents

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Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. What now?

BIPOC teen

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

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

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