From NPR: 6 Ways to Help Kids in Families Struggling with Addiction

Jennifer Cantwell 3/31/208:23 AM

This excellent piece is from February, before we were all social distancing. How can we adapt for our new circumstances? Share your ideas and resources in the comments.

The suggestions:

1. Be caring and consistent (and don't pry).

2. Remember: children love their parents (even if they've said or done terrible things).

3. Remind them (repeatedly) it's not their fault.

4. Look beyond a child's behavior (instead ask 'why')

5. Help kids learn to deal with their emotions (in a healthy way).

6. Let kids be kids. (Encourage silliness!)

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/05...gling-with-addiction

Please click the link for the whole story including an extensive list of resources.

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