We’re Special and So Are You
Muppets celebrate the qualities that make them special.
Together, watch the video and notice what each Muppet says about their special qualities. Ask children, “What makes you special?”
Children coping with parental addiction can benefit from celebrating themselves and building their self-esteem. You can remind them that:
- We are all always learning and growing.
- We all have important people in our lives who we care about and who care about us.
- There are places you belong, and don’t have to feel alone.
- You can be proud that you have some ways to manage big feelings and tough times.
- You can stop and notice all the good things you feel, see, and hear every day.
- It can feel great to remember the good things in your life and to have hope that things will get better, instead of only thinking about what’s wrong.
Routines at the Ready: Weekly Schedule
A printable tool for keeping up with routines.
All About Karli: A Story About Reconnecting
A story about reconnecting after a parent and child’s time apart during recovery from addiction.
Plan and Protect
An article about planning for safe caregiving when dealing with substance use.
Thinking Ahead: A Care Plan
A printable page to help plan for children’s care in case of unexpected challenges.
I Can Take Good Care of Myself
A printable page to remind children of all the ways they care for themselves.
Guest Post: When Plans Don’t Go As Planned
When routines and plans get interrupted, there are ways to talk with children and show them that they’re still safe and loved.
Supporting Whole Family Recovery with Sesame Street
A heartfelt and practical discussion on what it means to reunify as a family after treatment for addiction.
