Bethany Braun-Silva

BB-S: This sounds great. I think that I've learned so much information. I want you to tell everybody where they can go right now to find more about this campaign and more information about the vaccine.

TT: Exactly. It's so quick, and a lot of times you don't understand it. You think it's no big deal. You think it's just maybe the flu, that kind of thing, and usually you don't go to the hospital for that. So that's why it's important to get the vaccine. https://t.co/Sk6SqpemIr

TT: The fact is that it's a bacterial infection that can take your child so fast. A lot of the symptoms mimic the flu so it's very hard to detect. You can have headaches, fever, things like that, that all mimic the flu. So sometimes these things don't get detected in time.

Leslie: And I didn't know anything about meningococcal meningitis until my 17 year old son, who was a very healthy young man, loved life, had a headache and within 24 hours he passed away. I found out about a vaccine that would possibly have saved his life.

TT: The first shot would be between 11 and 12 and then, again, a second one would be at 16. And you can actually go to the website to actually sign up to get that reminder, which is I think pretty awesome, because as a busy mom, I'm sure you always need the reminders. I do.

TT: My daughter actually got her first dose of MenACWY, it's a mouthful. She actually got it last year right after she turned 11, which is the recommended age for CDC for the first dose, and the second dose is actually at 16. https://t.co/Sk6SqpvXzZ #meningitisandkids

BB-S: We're going to be talking about the importance of the meningitis vaccine for preteens and teens. It's a lot more important than you may have thought. We're also going to be talking about how parents can stay present with their kids. #tbwb #meningitisvaccine #beingpresent

I had so much fun interviewing actress, author host, chef, mom, Tiffani Thiessen! I'm going to share bits of the interview with you, but watch here to see the entire interview! https://t.co/Sk6SqpvXzZ #thebreakdownwithbethany #tbwb #tiffanythiessen #meningitis

Bethany Braun-Silva: I know you're super busy. Like what can we see next from you, maybe the fam, like what's in the works? #momshelpingmoms #empoweringwomen #tbwb #momcavetv #catherinelowe

It was so much fun talking with the folks at @NBC10Boston Boston about Back To School last fall. Take a peek! https://t.co/miUwjHVrv7

I always love a chance to talk with Jennifer Weedon Palazzo of @MomCaveTV ! She's fun and smart. We talk about a lot of things including finding time to follow your passion. https://t.co/PUJIRfxWsL

I have worked for https://t.co/OhpfYrwv4U, Big Apple Parent Magazine, CafeMom, RedTri, Mommy Poppins, OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life & various other parenting publications. I can often be seen interviewing celebrity parents and of course at my local playground with my two boys! https://t.co/YZVhPQbNmz

I'm Bethany. I am the former editor at https://t.co/TN6NuVfUXH, one of the most trusted resources for parents online! I received my Bachelor's Degree at NYU, where I studied theater arts & creative writing. I earned an M.F.A. from Pace University @ the Actors Studio Drama School. https://t.co/laGddB2HWW

It was so much fun talking with the folks at @NBC10Boston Boston about Back To School last fall. Take a peek! https://t.co/miUwjId2mF

I always love a chance to talk with Jennifer Weedon Palazzo of @MomCaveTV ! She's fun and smart. We talk about a lot of things including finding time to follow your passion. https://t.co/PUJIRfPxkj

“The days are long, but the years are short,” @gretchenrubin realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project. Do YOU have a happiness project? Please share!

I have worked for https://t.co/OhpfYrwv4U, Big Apple Parent Magazine, CafeMom, RedTri, Mommy Poppins, OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life & various other parenting publications. I can often be seen interviewing celebrity parents and of course at my local playground with my two boys! https://t.co/f2A3p2aemE