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Reconnecting with my kids

Rebuild trust and closeness with your children — honest, age-appropriate, one kept promise at a time.

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Reconnecting with my kids

Rebuild trust and closeness with your children — honest, age-appropriate, one kept promise at a time.

Why this helps

Children of parents in recovery do best with safety, routine, honesty at their level and promises that are kept. Small, consistent actions matter more than big gestures, and support such as family therapy or Alateen can help kids too.

1. My children and their ages

First names or initials are fine.

2. What each of them needs from me right now — safety, routine, attention, honesty

3. How I'll talk about my recovery at their level

Younger kids: 'I was sick and I'm getting better.' Teens: more honest detail, and room for their feelings.

4. Feelings they might have — anger, worry, distrust — and how I'll respond without getting defensive

5. Small promises I know I can keep

Promise less and deliver more. Broken promises cost more than none.

6. Routines and time together I'll build

7. Support for them (counselor, family therapy, Alateen, a trusted adult)

8. Anything I need to work out with their other parent or caregiver

From the Workbook on Amity Connect, via RecoveryHome.comFor reflection and practice — not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional care. In crisis, call or text 988.amityconnect.com/app/workbook/parenting
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It comes from the Amity Connect workbook, built by the same team as RecoveryHome, and is free to print and share. It's for reflection and practice — not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for professional care. Content is never written or edited by advertisers. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.

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