When a parent drinks too much alcohol... What kids want to know

Children have a lot of questions and fears when a parent drinks too much alcohol. Alcohol problems easily become the family secret that no one talks about; it's also a problem that affects the whole family. This brochure lists common questions children have about their parent's alcohol problem, as well as suggestions for how to answer their questions.

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Brochures in the What kids want to know series:

• When a parent dies by suicide: What kids want to know
• When a parent drinks too much: What kids want to know  
• When a parent has bipolar disorder: What kids want to know
• When a parent has experienced psychosis: What kids want to know
• When a parent is depressed: What kids want to know

Also for parents and children:

• Wishes and Worries: A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol
• Can I Catch It like a Cold? A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent's Depression

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