Wishes and worries : coping with a parent who drinks too much alcohol

Rudebjer, Lars, 1958- (illustrator.). Kelbaugh, Gretchen, 1956- Can I catch it like a cold? (Added Author). Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. (Added Author).

Summary: Children of parents who drink too much alcohol are affected in many ways. They may experience anger, fear, confusion, and guilt. This reassuring book, written by professionals, offers information in the form of a story about one family's struggle. When Dad's drinking ruins a birthday party, everyone wishes that he would just stop. If only wishing could fix the problem! Wishes and Worries is an excellent way to open a discussion between adult and child. It provides straightforward answers to common questions. Why does my parent drink? Will I drink too much, too? What can I do to help? Is it my fault? The book also includes important information for parents, teachers, and professionals. Wishes and Worries is an excellent resource for children affected by adult problems.

Record details

ISBN: 9781770492387
ISBN: 1770492380
Physical Description: print
regular print
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Edition: First hardcover edition.
Publisher: Toronto ; Tundra Books, 2011.
Copyright: ©2011