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I Know the World's Worst Secret

Type: VHS
Author: Franciscan Communications
( Alcohol , Children , Children at Risk , Children's Ministry , Family , Family/Parenting , General )

A child's story about living with an alcoholic parent, told by a young child to speak to the hearts of other young children. Elizabeth lives with a terrible secret; her mother is an alcoholic. And Elizabeth has had to assume responsibility for the house and her little sister Laura. Her doll, Friend, helps her to see that she is not to blame for her mother's drinking and that she can be happy in spite of it.

Yo Conozco el Peor Secreto del Mundo (I Know the World's Worst Secret) - spanish version

Type: BOOK
Author: Franciscan Communications
( Alcohol , Children , Children at Risk , Children's Ministry , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Spanish Language )

A child's story about living with an alcoholic parent, told by a young child to speak to the hearts of other young children. Elizabeth lives with a terrible secret; her mother is an alcoholic. And Elizabeth has had to assume responsibility for the house and her little sister Laura. Her doll, Friend, helps her to see that she is not to blame for her mother's drinking and that she can be happy in spite of it.

You Puedo Decir No (I Can Say No) - Spanish Language Version

Type: VHS
Author: Franciscan Communications
( Alcohol , Children , Children at Risk , Children's Ministry , Drugs , Family/Parenting , General , Spanish Language )

This story about drugs is told by a young child to speak to the hearts of other young children. David Discovers that his big brother Craig is using drugs. He watches Craig control their fearful parents. As he sees Craig change because of the drugs, he misses his brother more and more. David realizes how harmful drugs are to Craig and to the entire family.