It's Not Your Fault

Lending a Hand

Elmo Learns About Parental Addiction

"Lost Childhood: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family"

"Lost Childhood: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family" is a 30-minute documentary examining adult alcoholism through the eyes of children. Host/Producer Emerald Yeh interviews kids at a special summer camp retreat for children of alcoholics, then follows up with two of them 17 years later to see how they turned out as adults and what lessons they have to share.

One in four children grows up in a family with alcoholism or alcohol abuse. "Lost Childhood" demonstrates simple but effective measures that can change their lives.

March 2024

7 Things Children of Alcoholics Should Know

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month to Support Children and Families

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, announced the latest expansion of their multi-year commitment to the emotional well-being of young children, building on a long history of support in this critical area. New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.

In three “Count on This!” videos — “Six-Second Hug,” “10-Second Hum,” “3 Things”—, The Count demonstrates different strategies that children can use to self-soothe their minds and bodies, with help from The Countess and Elmo.

“The Ocean Bottle” features Abby Cadabby, who shows Telly an easy way to slow down and focus our senses. An Ocean Bottle is made of simple household objects and allows our bodies and minds time to relax and reset.

In “Sofia the Feelings Helper,” Sofia, Sesame Street’s social worker, explains to Elmo and Karli how feelings helpers like herself help children better understand their emotions.

“Shout-Out to the Feelings Helpers!” sends a thank you from all your friends at Sesame Street to mental health providers, celebrating the work of “feelings helpers” everywhere.

Other resources include: three animated “Caring for My Brain” videos (“Brain Food,” “Bedtime Meltdown,” and “Twiddlebugs Get Moving”) addressing the connection between mental and physical health with a focus on nutrition, sleep, and movement; four printables, including mental health and wellness activity pages for children; resource guides developed by the American Psychological Association for parents, and providers; and articles to help guide parents on how to support and care for their children’s emotional well-being.

"How Anxiety Affects Teenagers"

What you will learn:

• How is anxiety different in teenagers than younger children?
• What are signs of anxiety in teens?
• Why is substance use a problem for anxious teens?