Parental Addiction
Resources and support for families struggling with a parent’s addiction.
Elmo Learns about Parental Addiction
When a parent struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles. It takes effort to start conversations and answer children’s questions. But caring adults can comfort and guide children through difficult moments.
Karli is a young Sesame friend who loves pizza and playing monster ball. Right now, her mom is having a tough time dealing with substance abuse. These resources can help the children in your life know that—like Karli—they are not alone.
Lending a Hand
Chris, Elmo, and Karli discuss the benefits of asking for, getting, and giving help.
It’s Not Your Fault
Elmo and Karli’s pretend play helps Karli talk through a tough feeling.
Monster Music
Abby and Karli sing songs about being with the people they love.
We’re Special and So Are You
Muppets celebrate the qualities that make them special.
Karli’s Coloring Quilt
“The 7 Cs” are seven important ideas for children living with a family member’s addiction to remember.
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Una amiga como tú
Es importante tener un amigo comprensivo.
A Friend Like You
Conversations between Salia and Karli.
Karli & Me Activity Book
This book can support you in building children’s resilience when faced with the unique issues presented by a parent’s addiction.
Parental Addiction: Healing Families Together
Join us for the second webinar in this series in which we examine how parental addiction affects children.
The Child’s Voice: How Parental Addiction Affects Young Children
Join us for the first webinar in this series in which we examine how parental addiction affects children.
Karli’s 7 Cs
This adult-child collaborative coloring page helps families have relaxed time together.
Remember the 7 Cs!
Seven important reminders for children whose parents struggle with addiction.
Using These Resources: Parental Addiction
Resources to help providers offer hope and support to children and families coping with the challenges of parental addiction.
Questions & Answers
Suggestions for handling children’s difficult questions about addiction.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
Foster Care
As an adult involved in foster care, you have a big job: rebuilding family structures and children’s sense of safety and personal stability.
Traumatic Experiences
Caring grown-ups can help lessen the effects of trauma and show children they’re not alone.
Violence
Whether children are directly or indirectly exposed to violent events, there are ways to help them feel safer and more secure.
