Brightside counseling

08/15/2024

Positive in...positive out! You got this! 😀❤️
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/daily-dose-of-kindness

07/17/2024

Hey parents and caregivers! Looking for an opportunity to help support and strengthen your child's mental health during the summer break? These simple, straightforward toolkits have awesome, creative activities to do with your child/teen~ available in elementary, middle school, and high school. Summer is still rolling...it's not too late! Click the link below to access the free downloads! ☀️💛🧠

https://www.crisistextline.org/summerparenttools/

07/17/2024

Is your child anxious about attending summer camp, sleeping over at a friend's house, or starting to worry about the upcoming school year? Check out this short video with 10 tips for parenting anxious kids. You got this!❤️💪🧠

When kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. But by trying to protect them, you can accidentally make anxiety worse. It's best to he...

06/19/2024

Yes!! 100% believe this!

If you are open to positive change, you create a window for it to enter. Let go of the old baggage you no longer need. Set your mind to new possibilities. ~Project Happiness

05/02/2024

Check out this well done video illuminating how teenagers 👫are emotionally brilliant super-learners with brains 🧠✨that are undergoing rapid and significant remodeling and development. Definitely gave me pause and reflection in how I may tweak my own words & interactions with teens in my life! 💞🫶❤️

Directed by Emmy-Nominated director Tiffany Shlain and executive produced by Goldie Hawn and MindUP, The Teen Brain is a 10-min short film that explores what...

04/03/2024

Being a parent and caregiver is amazing but we all hit rough patches with our children. Here's a little spring refresh🌷 on research based positive parenting practices that help the littles all the way to young adults to thrive! ☺️👏💞 You got this! 🫶
https://health.ucdavis.edu/children/patient-education/Positive-Parenting

01/31/2024

A great visual reminder of 16 everyday ways to support our kids' mental health. ❤️🧠We all need extra support sometime- Brightside Counseling is here to help!

12/19/2023

The holidays are a fun and festive time but holiday stress does happen. Check out these tips to help your kids navigate this joyous but busy time of year! ☺️❄️💙

https://www.verywellfamily.com/holiday-stress-and-anxiety-in-children-620516

03/08/2023

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.” - Maya Angelou

Instead of judging yourself by society’s cookie-cutter “standards"~ give yourself permission to be expressive, to be creative, to tap into your genius and to be fully who you are.~Project Happiness💖

01/03/2023

Freedom is recognizing who you are, and not apologizing for it.🙌💙
~Project Happiness

08/12/2022

Back to school time is here! Whether your kid takes it all in stride, is asking a zillion questions, or somewhere in the middle...check out this tips! 😀🎒📗

Model confidence, create structure, and get to know the new teacher. Teachers are invaluable allies. Tips for going back to school.

07/06/2022

Summer may be half over but if your household is struggling with compliance, arguing, or the dreaded phrase..."I'm bored!" check out these tips to implement today! 🌞I've found using a monthly calendar for the fridge or using a dry erase version so your kids have a visual of activities, appointments, trips has been super helpful so they know what's coming up! 📅

If the thought of summer break makes you cringe, these 7 simple survival strategies may help you prepare!