‘Sesame Street’ tackles addiction

NEW YORK CITY (CNN) – “Sesame Street” is tackling some pretty grown-up issues in one of its latest episodes.

The Muppet “Karli” explains she’s in foster care because her mom has an addiction.

The story is part of the “Sesame Street in Communities Project,” which helps provide tips for children facing challenges.

In the clip, Karli explains how her mother attends meetings to work through her problems.

This isn’t the first time Sesame Street has addressed tough conversations, they’ve also talked about homelessness and bullying.

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