With the start of another school year, there will be so many new and bright faces to see. However there seems to be an on-going presence that is continuing to stay within the school system, tobacco use. E-cigarettes or vaping has been used by kids for quite a while now and there seems to be no slowing down of that use. Here are a few ways to speak with the youth about the dangers of e-cigarette use… Learn about tobacco and vaping products. Have credible information regarding the use of e-cigarettes and how to help them quit. A few places that have this information available can include tobaccofree. mt.gov and mylifemyquit. com. Listen to your teen. Ask questions about what they know about tobacco and how they learned this information, how they are exposed to tobacco, and whether they feel pressure to use tobacco. It could take several brief conversations to build up trust with your teen. By listening, you are letting your teen know you care about their health and future. Begin the conversation with some questions and provide feedback without judgment in order to create a safe-space for the child to share their thoughts/feelings.
