Elmo and his daddy Louie talk about parental addiction and getting the right help to feel better. 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.

Click here to learn more about parental addiction: https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/parental-addiction/.

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