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How to Talk to Your Kids About Dangers of Smoking
Studies reveal that every day, around 3,000 young Americans below 18 start smoking cigarettes. This is quite alarming despite the many anti-smoking laws that are in place and less social tolerance for smoking. Kids seem not to be getting the … Continue reading
Talking to Kids About Smoking: Best Approaches
Aside from the things to remember when discussing smoking to your kids, it is also good to look into the best approaches when doing this important conversation with your children. Health Issue Vs. Behavior Issue It is smart to approach … Continue reading
How to Discuss Smoking to Your Kids Age 14 and Above
Most parents consider this talk to be the serious smoking conversation. It can be a little scary, but your child knows it’s coming which makes it a little easier. Should I discuss topics from previous talks? Yes. It’s important to … Continue reading
How to Discuss Smoking to Your Kids Age 11-13
The preteen and early teenage years are a very important time to discuss smoking with your child. This is often when they can potentially be offered cigarettes by their peers. It may be a little scary to discuss smoking with … Continue reading
How to Discuss Smoking to Your Kids Age 8-10
Why should I discuss smoking with my child at this age? This age is important because many children are starting to be exposed to smoking. Many children who smoke start by age 11, so this age is the perfect time … Continue reading
How to Discuss Smoking to Your Kids Age 6-7
Is my child too young to learn the dangers of smoking? Some people will say that smoking is too big of a subject for children as young as six or seven, but it is actually a great age to talk … Continue reading
Things to Remember When Talking to Kids About Smoking
Why do young people start smoking? There are several reasons why children and teens start smoking, and they are consistent between age groups. These reasons include: • Peer pressure • Wanting to look cool in front of their peers • … Continue reading
5 Tips on How to Talk to Your Kids About Smoking
Discussing a sensitive topic, such as smoking, seems like a daunting task to parents, but it doesn’t have to be. Using a fresh approach and tailoring the discussion according to the child’s age will make the task easier. What age … Continue reading