How To Help A Child Quit
EX Resources For You
Helping a child quit vaping can be stressful and confusing. You're in good hands here. We've got a suite of resources for parents and other trusted adults just like you:
- 24/7 support in the EX Community from other parents and former vapers/smokers who can help you understand what it feels like to quit
- 1-on-1 coaching with a quitting expert
- Information about addiction and how medication can make quitting more comfortable
- Text messages to guide conversations with your child, give you strategies to try together and help you manage stress. Text QUIT to 847-278-9715 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers.
- Interactive tools and videos to learn quitting techniques to pass along to your child
There's a lot to learn about vaping. We also have plenty of strategies for talking with teens and young adults about vaping and quitting. If you smoke, vape, dip or chew, we encourage you to give quitting a try, too! Start your EX Plan today.
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As a parent, there is plenty to worry about, as we try to raise our children. We know that as children grow they become more independent from us and can make decisions that can alter their lives.
I am here as a parent of a child (16 years old, soon to be 17) who vapes. I caught him this summer. He promised he would stop. I have taken 2 more vapes from him since then. I need help to be able to help him.