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Parents! Thank you for visiting this page for information on vaping. We hope it provides information to educate YOU so you feel confident educating your child(ren).
Parents! Thank you for visiting this page for information on vaping. We hope it provides information to educate YOU so you feel confident educating your child(ren).
On this page you will find:
On this page you will find:
- What Do E-Cigarettes look like?
- Parent Education
- Online Resources
- Vaping FAQS and Talking Points
- Vaping Drawstrings, Hoodies and Backpacks
- CATCH Curriculum Video
- Ways to talk to your kids about vaping
What Do E-Cigarettes Look Like?
What Do E-Cigarettes Look Like?
Disposables
Disposables
These E-cigarettes often resemble the shape and/or look of traditional cigarettes and are intended to be used until the liquid runs out, at which point they are to be discarded.
Tanks
Tanks
Tanks are large E-cigarettes, with a rechargeable battery and a large, refillable cartridge. Box #2 has some examples of tanks.
JUUL
JUUL
The latest product in the E-cigarette epidemic is the JUUL. JUUL uses small disposable pods that insert into the larger JUUL device, which is rechargeable. A JUUL device could easily be confused for a USB Drive, and they can even be charged in laptops or computers. Students who use a JUUL device might not consider themselves as vaping or using an e-cigarette, but “JUULing.” Students who use JUUL may also refer to inhaling on their JUUL as a “JUUL rip.” In some school, students even refer to bathrooms as “JUUL Lounges!”
Parent Education
Parent Education
Parents, you can learn more about vaping by taking a free online course called Clearing the Vapor. Click the link below.
On-line Resources
On-line Resources
Vaping FAQS
Vaping FAQS
CDPHE_Vape_FAQs.pdfCDPHE_Vape_TalkingYouth.pdfSGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdfparent-teacher-ecig-508.pdfOther items to know about...
Other items to know about...
Vaping Drawstrings, Hoodies and Backpacks:
Vaping Drawstrings, Hoodies and Backpacks:
Vaping Drawstrings are designed to be convenient and discrete. They can be purchased and used in hoodies and backpacks. Vape Pens are another way to hide vaping. It looks like people are chewing on a pen.
Drawstrings
Drawstrings
Hoodies
Hoodies
Vape Pens
Vape Pens
Vaprwear.com is a website that sells apparel, backpacks and accessories. The website has a disclaimer that you have to be 21 or older to enter the site, but you just have to click "Enter." There is no way to verify if the user is actually over 21.
D51 will be using the CATCH My Breath Program in our schools.
D51 will be using the CATCH My Breath Program in our schools.
The video below is from the CATCH My Breath Curriculum to educate staff and parents. It is 11 minutes.
Here are some tips and tools on how to make a conversation with your child a success from Partnership for Drug Free Kids:
Here are some tips and tools on how to make a conversation with your child a success from Partnership for Drug Free Kids:
1. Have conversations often. Before any talk, it helps to be able to share facts, but don’t assume that an information download to your child will translate into healthy behaviors.
2. Look for good opportunities to have a discussion. You can do this when passing a vape shop, seeing someone vaping on TV or in person or seeing one of the ads for vapes.
3. Try to listen, rather than give a lecture. Open-ended questions can be a great way to get your child’s perspective, i.e. “I understand that some kids are vaping. What are your thoughts about it?”
4. Set clear expectations. Express your understanding of the risks, but also why a person may want to vape. Share why you don’t want him/her vaping, and remember, it’s important to avoid scare tactics. Be honest.
5. Teach refusal skills. It’s likely that your teen or young adult will be introduced to vaping by a friend or older sibling. It helps to rehearse what he/she will say if that happens.
6. Have your loved one talk to other trusted adults who can reinforce your message. Sometimes, messages coming from your pediatrician, school counselor, favorite aunt or uncle, etc. can be more impactful.
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