Awareness to action: supporting youth against vaping, substance use

Awareness to action: supporting youth against vaping, substance use

Q: I’m a parent of a middle schooler, and I’m starting to worry about vaping. I’ve heard that teens are using all kinds of devices, some with nicotine, some with cannabis and many of them don’t even look like traditional vapes. I want to talk to my child about it, but I’m afraid of sounding judgmental or pushing them away. How can I start an honest, open conversation about vaping without making my teen shut down or feel like they’re in trouble?