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Helping Kids Quit

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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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