Helping Kids Quit |
| If children are already using tobacco, parents or guardians can still make a difference. These tips for youth can help. |
| Quit Tips |
- Help kids understand the underlying reasons they're using tobacco (e.g., to deal with stress, to feel accepted, to show their independence, etc.).
- Help them substitute positive alternatives such as physical activity or stress management.
- Contact the child's physician or health care provider for smoking cessation program information.
- Help kids set realistic goals for quitting.
- Give kids positive reinforcement and encouragement.
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| Other Helpful Links |
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/teen-smoking/TN00016
http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/smoking.html#
http://teen.smokefree.gov/ |
| Sources: Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009, Schwebel, R., How to Help YOur Kids Choose To Be Tobacco-Free, 1999, Distefan, J.M., Gilpin, E.A., Choi, W.S. & Pierce, J.P., 1998 |
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