Resources For Parents and Educators
EX Program gives you tools to support young people in your life as they quit vaping. You get access to:
- 24/7 support in the EX Community from other parents and former vapers/smokers who can help you understand what it feels like to quit
- Information about addiction and how medication can make quitting more comfortable
- Interactive tools and videos to learn quitting techniques to share
- Text messages to guide conversations about vaping, give you strategies to try together, and help you manage stress.
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Your Quit Date
When you're ready, set your quit date. Setting a quit date gives you time to get ready, and gives you something to work toward.
Feel like you're speaking another language when you try to talk about vaping? Start here for Vaping 101 to learn vaping basics.
Been feeling like you're keeping your child's vaping a secret? That can be a heavy load. Connect with other people in the EX Community to hear how they're dealing with this challenge.
Not sure how to start a conversation about vaping? This exercise will help you figure out what you want to ask about.
Knowing your teen or young adult is vaping can be stressful for you. Learn different ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
Have you heard vaping is harmless? Or that the aerosol from e-cigs contains only water vapor? Guess again. Learn the truth behind common e-cigarette myths.
Wondering how to bring up the topic of vaping? Looking for examples of what to say? Here are 7 tips to keep in mind.
Is your child ready to quit vaping? Check out these resources and proven quitting strategies.
Getting your child to quit vaping isn’t about telling them why you want them to stop. It’s about helping them find their own motivation.
Some things you can control and other things you can’t. This exercise can help you let go of unproductive worrying.
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As a parent, there is plenty to worry about, as we try to raise our children. We know that as children grow they become more independent from us and can make decisions that can alter their lives.
I am here as a parent of a child (16 years old, soon to be 17) who vapes. I caught him this summer. He promised he would stop. I have taken 2 more vapes from him since then. I need help to be able to help him.