Supporting Kids Through Addiction: A Chat with Peaceful Family Oklahoma
Episode Overview
Jamie Kelton explains the free children's programs offered by Peaceful Family Oklahoma Insights into the impact of addiction on children and the need for open, honest conversations Valuable resources for caregivers to support children impacted by addiction A challenge for listeners to let go of burdens not theirs to carry and to start open and honest conversations with children impacted by addiction
We know that it takes a community, it takes a village for all of us. And even the youngest of those villagers are kiddos. And to know that kiddos won't necessarily be able to advocate for themselves. And so for us as adults, it kind of turns to us to be able to do that for them and to be able to provide them with the best foot forward.
Ever wondered how addiction impacts children and what can be done to support them? In this episode of 'Finding Hope', Amy LaRue sits down with Jamie Kelton, Program Director at Peaceful Family Oklahoma. They dive into the heart of how addiction affects kids and the vital resources available to help them cope.
Jamie opens up about the free programs offered by Peaceful Family Oklahoma for children aged 4-18 and their caregivers, emphasizing the need for a family-focused approach to addiction recovery. The discussion covers everything from age-appropriate curriculums to the importance of honest conversations about addiction. Jamie also highlights essential resources for caregivers, such as NACoA and SAMHSA, providing a roadmap for those navigating this challenging journey.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation that encourages letting go of burdens and fostering open dialogue with children impacted by addiction.