Honor American Heroes With Your Teen This Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, families across Contra Costa County—and across the nation—will gather for warm-weather barbecues, time with loved ones, and perhaps a visit to the beach. But for many […]
Is Halloween Increasing Stress and Depression in Your Teen?
When you think of Halloween, it’s easy to picture costumes, candy, and fun—but for many teens, this holiday can actually be a source of stress or even trigger feelings of […]
Don’t Rely on Luck: Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
Every day, whether through face-to-face interactions or podcast conversations, I have the privilege of speaking to hundreds, even thousands, of adults about the reason A Brighter Day Charity exists and […]
Finding the Perfect Mentor For Your Teen
What does the word “mentor” mean? If you have attended school, played a sport, or were involved in any type of activities that involved a group of people, you have likely heard […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Don’t Become a Statistic!
I am called a “survivor.” My son, Jake, took his life at age 19 by jumping in front of an oncoming truck on a Montana Interstate. Absolutely horrible and our […]
It’s Back to School For Your Teens. Are You Ready For Their Anxiety?
Has this felt like the shortest summer on record for your teen? School begins in just a few days almost everywhere. It was only a few years ago that school systems […]
Is Your Teen’s Head on Straight as Schools Open for Fall?
All of us as parents are so grateful that our teens will finally be able to go back to school in a few weeks.This means that they may learn in […]
The 5 Most Important Ways Parents Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth
All teens face issues like academic pressure, personal identity issues, and tricky relationships — friendships, romance, frenemies, parents, siblings. Adolescents and teens who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer […]
Independence Day and Your Teen
Take a moment to step back and think: What were you doing on July 4th, 2020? In our family, I recall we were dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Our […]
Father’s Day and Your Teen
This Sunday is Father’s Day. Let me begin by wishing all the dads a terrific day and hope you spend time with your family and friends. This Father’s Day weekend, […]