How to Help a Child Quit Vaping

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
  • 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 202-899-7550 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.

When you're ready, set your quit date. Setting a quit date gives you time to get ready, and gives you something to work toward.

Tips for picking a good quit date
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  • Quit Date

You've selected a quit date that's in the past

If you have already quit, you can use your My EX Plan page to help stay on track.

If you’ve selected ~DATE1~ by mistake, adjust it to a date in the future. We recommend somewhere between 2 and 4 weeks from today. This will give you time to prepare for your upcoming quit.

Choose Another Date Confirm Quit Date

You've selected a quit date that's within the next two weeks…

Are you sure you're ready? Don’t forget that you’ll need time to re-learn life without cigarettes and prepare before the big day. To make sure you can get everything done, we recommend choosing this date 2-4 weeks from now, ~DATE1~.

If you still want to go with a Quit Date of ~DATE2~, click the button below. Otherwise, close this box and choose another date.

Choose Another Date Confirm Quit Date

You've selected a quit date that's more than four weeks from now.

Are you sure you want to wait that long? If you think it’s going to take you that long to re-learn life without cigarettes and prepare for the big day, then keep it. But in general we’ve found that having a quit date that’s more than four weeks away can give you too much time to change your mind about quitting. So we recommend choosing a date 2-4 weeks from now, ~DATE1~.

If you still want to go with a Quit Date of ~DATE2~, click the button below. Otherwise, close this box and choose another date.

Choose Another Date Confirm Quit Date

You're all ready to quit

Now that you’ve set your quit date, you’ll move to the My EX Plan page. The My EX Plan page will be your home base as you re-learn life without cigarettes and quit smoking.

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Get Smart About Vaping

Feel like you're speaking another language when you try to talk about vaping? Start here for Vaping 101 to learn vaping basics.

 Get Supported

Been feeling like you're keeping your child's vaping a secret? That can be a heavy load. Connect with other parents and caregivers in the EX Community to hear how they're dealing with this challenge.

 Lay Foundation to Talk About Vaping

Not sure where to start a conversation with your child about vaping? This exercise will help you figure out what you want to ask about.

 Manage Stress

Knowing your teen or young adult is vaping can be stressful for you as a parent. Learn different ways to cope with stress and anxiety.

 Break Through the Myths

Have you heard vaping is harmless? Or that the aerosol from e-cigs contains only water vapor? Guess again. Learn the truth behind common e-cigarette myths.

 Start the Conversation

Wondering how to bring up the topic of vaping? Looking for examples of what to say? Here are 7 tips to keep in mind.

 Create a Quit Plan

Is your child ready to quit vaping? Check out these resources and proven quitting strategies.

 If Your Child Doesn’t Want to Quit

Getting your child to quit vaping isn’t about telling them why you want them to stop. It’s about helping them find their own motivation.

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