Cynthia Germanotta

“I know, as a family, we'll continue to learn from one another, making each other wiser and stronger by sharing lessons not just from one generation to the next, but between generations.”

“Both of my girls are grown now, but I remember those years when my husband and I did our best to shield them from content we thought would set a bad example. But back then that usually came in the form of R-rated movies or racy song lyrics - not from our leaders.”

“When my daughters were young and would try to tell me they were struggling emotionally, that they were feeling down or anxious, I would usually try to reassure them that everyone feels like that sometimes and that they would get over it.”

“Each day, I'm inspired by the young people who are bravely sharing their mental health journeys, starting nonprofits, supporting their peers, cultivating kind communities, and more.”

“There were some cries from help I would see from my children that made me realize it was more serious than I thought it was.”

“Whether the obstacles your child faces are physical, academic, or social, you want to do everything you can to help. But too often as a parent, you feel like you don't have the tools you need to guide your child through the difficult experiences we all encounter growing up.”

“Few events in modern life are more viewed or more talked about than the Super Bowl halftime show.”

“We work to promote the mental health and wellness of young people by: making kindness cool; validating the emotions of young people; and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health.”