I present to you this vaping video (not a how-to), my debut on the Tobacco Free CO YouTube channel.
Earlier this year I wrote two posts about teens and vaping (this one about my own teens and this one about my high school students), both sponsored by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
A few weeks later, CDPHE asked me to take part in a vaping video campaign.
Uh…THAT took me out of my comfort zone. I mean, writing is so solitary and unshowy — comfortable for an introvert. A video shoot was definitely anxiety-inducing for said introvert. But I was interested in a new experience and I wanted to continue my efforts to bust my fears.
It took about 2 hours to get the 2 minute segment.
(Ha, that’s in line with the productivity of my writing process.)
~~~~~
This post is part of #MicroblogMondays. Whazzat? A post that’s not too long. Head to Stirrup Queens to join the fun.
On talking with teens about vaping
- My son: Vaping is everywhere. In fact, it’s hard to stay away from. Includes advice for parents from my daughter, as well.
- My students: Vape companies make teens complicit in their own addiction. Here’s how.
- What Should I Do If I Find Out My Child is Vaping?
- FAQs for Parents and Adults Who Work with Youth
- Tip Sheet: Talking to Youth
- Fact Sheet: Myths vs. Facts
- Fact Sheet: Vaping 101
On talking with teens about marijuana
- Hello Mary, Hello Jane: Talking with your T(w)eens About Pot When It’s Legal in Your State
- Hashing it Out, Part 2: Having the Pot Talk with your Kids
Lori Holden, mom of a young adult daughter and a young adult son, writes from Denver. She was honored as an Angel in Adoption® by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
Her first book, The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption: Helping Your Child Grow Up Whole, makes a thoughtful anytime gift for the adoptive families in your life. Her second book, Standing Room Only: How to Be THAT Yoga Teacher is now available in paperback, and her third book, Adoption Unfiltered, is now available through your favorite bookseller!
Find Lori’s books on her Amazon Author page and catch episodes of Adoption: The Long View wherever you get your podcasts.
9 Responses
Smiling while reading this because I’m so glad you did! May the war on vaping continue to favor those who educate and reveal the truth behind this latest form of nicotine consumption.
You did great! I hate how insidious vaping is, and how apparently easy it is for kids to get this stuff and use it. I’ve seen kids in middle school struggle with this addiction and have it impact their lives so young… I love the teaching of appropriate coping mechanisms as a way to combat it. You were such a great spokesperson, awesome fear-facing!
Thanks, Jess and Cristy!
That was awesome to see you! And it’s such an important conversation. That’s me — I go for the totally shallow first (you look and sound awesome!) and then the yeah-yeah-yeah, the content is important, too 🙂
You mean I could have stopped at lipstick?
Awesome! You’re so calm – all that yoga pays off, I guess. 😀
My kid (who has inherited a genetic predisposition (not from me) for clean, healthy living) likes to comment about how ridiculous it is that there’s a vape shop next to her intermediate school. On the plus side, kids pretty much don’t ever get to leave campus without parental supervision. On the minus side, most of them are passing by the shop EVERY DAY.
Fortunately, at the school she’ll be attending this coming year, the only thing around is a Mexican restaurant.
I sense a taco addiction coming on…
That was great! I don’t know much about vaping, but I do know that people think it is safer than regular old school smoking.
that you took the leap to do this is awesome! you look great and sound great. 🙂