b'Nannies can instill stability by being on time every day, getting into planning, treatment, and/or family therapy. Chances are the parentthe habit of watching a favorite TV or online program together at hasalsonoticedthefamilywarningsignsandmayjustneedathe same time, and maintaining a schedule for mealtimes, art, play, caring nudge to take action.and other activities. Ifthechildhasalsoconfidedinateacher,anoldersibling,orProvide a variety of activities to see what sparks interest and grandparent about whats happening at home, encourage them tojoy.continue doing so because keeping it a secret always stymies thehealing process. Children of parents struggling with addiction often have problemslettingthemselvesgoandenjoyingthemoment.Childcare Pleasenote:Inmoststates,anannyislegallyaMandatoryproviders must be mindful to respond with patience and allow the Reporter. That is, they must report abuse or suspected abuse withchild to take the lead.no fear of legal liability.Some suggested activities are nature projects, dancing to an age- Asanaddictiontreatmentproviderservingwomen,womenwithappropriate music video, reading and writing poetry, or introducing their dependent children, and pregnant women, we intimately knowa safe, trained pet (with permission from the parents). Any activity addiction is a family disease that can negatively affect a child intothat can nurture children in expressing themselves and developing their adulthood. However, early intervention can forever break thehealthy personalities is helpful.generational cycle of addiction. While nannies may be hesitant tostepintoasituationthatisnttheirbusiness,insomeEducate yourself on the disease of substance use disorder.circumstances it could be the difference between a healthy familylife or a toxic situation that negatively affects the child throughoutTherearelotsoffreeresourcesavailabletolovedonesof their lifetime. There are many resources and professionals to helpalcoholicsandaddicts.Al-Anonisa"worldwidefellowshipthat navigate the most complicated part of the entry into recovery.offersaprogramofrecoveryforthefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics, whether they recognize the problem or not. Alateen is Resources and Referencespart of the fellowship designed for teens and younger people. What Happens to Children of Alcoholic Parents?Some addiction treatment programs, including New Directions for https://www.mentalhelp.net/parenting/what-happens-to-Women, offer free family support groups for people struggling with children-of-alcoholic-parents/a loved ones addiction. Through participation and education, youcan learn about healthy boundaries and share appropriate advice. Association of American Medical CollegesFor example, if a child openly shares about their parents drinking https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/covid-19-and-opioid-crisis-and their anger or sadness about it, it would be appropriate to when-pandemic-and-epidemic-collideshare that the parent has a kind of illness that makes them act thatway, but that doesnt take away from the love they have for them.New Directions for Womenhttps://www.newdirectionsforwomen.orgChildren need to hear their parents are NOT bad people, theyrejustsick.Youcantellthemthattheyarenotresponsibleforcontrolling their parents\' drinking. Let them know they are not alone,and provide a safe space to talk about their family life withoutjudgment. NACoC provides many child-appropriate resources ontheir website, including the 7 Cs: I didn\'t cause it.I can\'t cure it.I can\'t control it.I can care for myselfBy communicating my feelings,Making healthy choices, andBy celebrating myself.Share the behaviors youve noticed with a supportive familymember. Sadly, addiction is a disease of denial, and the parent(s) may notbereadyforaddictiontreatmentorotherinterventions.Ifthesubstance use issue is present in just one parent, privately sharewiththeotherparentaboutthebehavioralorphysicalwarningsignsyouvenoticed.Therearelocaladdictiontreatmentorganizations and specialists who can help with intervention NannyMag.com| 7'