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.
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.
Many Ways to Play
Spending focused, dedicated time to play can be a powerful tool in fostering connection and joy.
New Ways to Ask for Help
It’s important to equip children with ways to reach out to others on their own.
Hand in Hand: Supporting Children and Families Impacted by Parental Addiction
An interactive course designed to support providers working with children and families impacted by parental addiction and substance use disorder.
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.