Tag Archive: mothers

Nov
05

Parenting While in Recovery from Drug or Alcohol Addiction

Mom & child

Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t easy. Those in recovery need to set priorities and do what is right for them on a daily basis. They need to keep themselves safe and away from the things in life that trigger them to want to use or drink again. For a mother, it’s even harder. …

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Jun
25

Kids Response to Alcohol Odor Linked to Mom's Emotions

A study coming out of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia connects kids reactions to alcohol odors to their mom’s emotions. Children of mothers who were considered to be “escape drinkers” were more likely to choose an unpleasant smell over the smell of beer than children of non-escape drinkers. A mother was determined to …

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May
13

Project Linus Blankets Keep Kids in Crossroads for Women's CAMP Comfortable

Cayden and mom enjoy the Project Linus blanket

Last year, Crossroads for Women teamed up with Project Linus to help the kids in the Children And Mothers Program (CAMP) feel a little more comfortable when staying with their moms in residential substance abuse treatment. CAMP is the only program in Maine that provides on-site living arrangements and daycare to minor children of mothers …

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