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For Teachers And Counselors: A Lesson Plan For Grades 5 Through 8

To accompany a group showing of the special video report: “Nick News with Linda Ellerbee – Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics”

In November 2010, a special edition of Nick News with Linda Ellerbee brought attention to a problem that approximately 11 million kids in the U.S. have been suffering silently for too long. “Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics” tells the story of 5 kids who live with alcoholic parents and the challenges they face because of it. Jerry Moe, National Director, Betty Ford Children’s Program, is featured as the subject matter expert in the program. 

Although the program shows how sad and scary it can be for children living with alcoholism, it also delivers a message of hope. It lets kids know that they are not alone and that there are things they can do to stay safe and cope with the problem.

The objectives for the lesson plan include teaching students about the common problems and feelings of kids living in families hurt by alcoholism, as well as important messages and strategies to empower children of alcoholics to positively cope with the many challenges they face. Additionally, students will learn how a friend can help.

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Related posts:

1. Kudos to News Special on Kids of Alcoholics – Lesson Plan Available
2. “Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics”
3. Nick News Special to be Rebroadcast This Month
4. PRISM Award Recognizes the Struggle of Kids of Alcoholics
5. “Growing Up In An Alcoholic Family”