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THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

A college student discusses her experience attending a Reality Party for Parents event, the importance of communication, and the need to change the normalization of party culture.

Gracie

Nov 172 min read

A Black family is joyfully and lovingly hugging one another including older adults, teens, and young children.

Ways Parents and Youth Can Improve Communication With One Another

A Ventura County college student discusses ways that parents and caregivers and youth can better communicate with each other to strengthen relationships and increase their resilience.

Anonymous

Dec 16, 20242 min read

A close-up image of several young people holding up glasses of hard alcohol as if they are cheering. We can see their faces smiling and blurry in the background.

The Problems of Parents/Caregivers Providing Alcohol to Young Adolescents

A college student discusses the dangers of parents & caregivers normalizing alcohol use and allowing their kids to drink at home, especially while under 21.

Janette

Sep 29, 20243 min read

A young girl and her parent are sitting on a couch in a brightly-lit room, facing each other and having a heart-felt conversation. Their dog is sitting on a the floor near them.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

A discussion of ways that parents and caregivers can have conversations with their kids about drugs and alcohol, including strategies to help them make healthy choices.