#94-Why Even Well-Informed Moms (And Respiratory Therapists) Can’t Always Prevent Teen Vaping: (Moms, Teens, Communication)
The Teen Years Toolkit For Moms: Parenting Communication Skills to Calm the Chaos · Jessica Stewart
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Show Notes
What do you do when you find out your teen is vaping—even when you're a health expert who thought it could never happen to your kid?
If you’ve ever believed that talking to your teen about vaping would be enough to stop them, this episode will challenge that belief. Jessica, a respiratory therapist and certified tobacco educator, shares the shocking moment she discovered her own son was vaping—and how she responded without yelling, spiraling, or shutting down communication.
- Learn the surprising facts about vaping that most parents don’t know but absolutely need to.
- Hear the exact approach that helped one mom stay calm and have a productive conversation—even after being blindsided.
- Get realistic, non-judgmental scripts for talking to your teen about vaping, addiction, and risk without pushing them away.
Listen to this episode now to get the confidence, calm, and clarity you need when navigating the vaping conversation with your teen.
Click here to listen to my other episode about vaping
Click here to access the Vaping Toolkit from CAMH
Click here to learn about the QUASH quit vaping app
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