Dad, I had an anxious moment this morning and I remembered what Jordan (BrightLife Kids Coach) told me and I said it to myself 3 times and the day was great
Talula, BrightLife Kids member, Age 8
Expert coaches. Real support. Right from home and always free.
Every California family with kids ages 0–12 can get free, online support with everyday, common concerns like sleep issues, social skills, behaviors, big emotions, and so much more.
There's no waitlist to visit with an experienced, friendly coach. Live, 30-minute video sessions, secure chat, webinars, and on-demand content are all included. Sign up today!
If you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12, you’re qualified. We’re here for everyone — and free for everyone. Call (888) 275-5357.
What BrightLife Kids parents and caregivers are saying
Parenting is hard, and the stakes are high, and now I feel like I have a parenting coach. Improving my parenting and my relationship with my kids pays off in terms of my quality of life SO much.
BrightLife Kids parent
I often feel like a failure as a parent, but Brightline has been giving me hope that it can get better.
BrightLife Kids parent
For every age and stage
AGES 0-4
Infants/toddlers
Coaching for new(ish) caregivers
Learn about developmental milestones, manage separation anxiety, build patience, get kids to try new things, discover strategies for better sleep, and so much more.
AGES 5-8
Kids
Coaching for kids and caregivers
Work on how to express big feelings like sadness, worry, and anger in healthy ways, encourage age-appropriate learning, balance alone time with social time, and so much more.
Ages 9-12
Tweens
Coaching for preteens and caregivers
Learn to set boundaries on social media, manage peer pressure, nurture your preteen's growing sense of independence, build self-esteem, and confidence, and so much more.
It takes just a few minutes to get started
1
Create your account
Click the "Sign Up For Free" button below to get started.
2
Tell us about your family
Based on your answers to a few short questions, you’ll get personalized care options.
3
Chat with a coach, schedule a session
You can start a chat any time and video visits are available within days.
What you can expect with BrightLife Kids
Diverse coaches
Coaches are trained to work with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities; many are bilingual in English/Spanish and live translation services in 17 other languages is free.
24/7 resources
Send a secure chat to your child's coach and access our on-demand articles and resources for help with questions that come up between sessions.
Expert guidance
With our help, you'll understand what your child needs and how to find it in your community with our free referrals and hands-on guidance.
Peace of mind
We hear your concerns, help your child, and keep your family’s information private; we want every caregiver to feel supported and secure.
We're partnered with the state of California
Everything BrightLife Kids offers* is fully paid for by the state of California. Together, we are working to ensure all California families can find the behavioral health support they need, when they need it. If you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12, you’re qualified.
We’re here for everyone — and free for everyone.
*BrightLife Kids is a program created by Brightline. Therapy is not included as part of the free BrightLife Kids coaching program. Therapy is recommended for kids who require close monitoring for safety reasons, have been struggling for a long time, or have more complex challenges that are significantly impacting their day-to-day life. The cost of therapy may be lower if it is covered by insurance. If you have insurance and therapy is recommended for your child, we can help you identify resources in your area.
We're here for you
We support your family. Your child learns skills, builds self-confidence, and grows. You develop as a parent and watch your child thrive. Here's how it works.
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Want to bring BrightLife Kids to families in your community?
Now more than ever, kids and families are struggling with behavioral health challenges. California-based community organizations in education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector can help BrightLife Kids connect with families to deliver the support they need. Let’s team up!