8 VITALITY Fall 2024 and is extremely addictive. Plus, nicotine and other toxic chemicals in e-cigarettes may severely damage the heart, lungs and brain in growing children, as well as in adults. What exactly are e-cigarettes? These battery-powered devices heat up a fluid that creates an inhalable mist. That liquid goes by many names: E-juice. E-liquid. Vape juice. Vape liquid. The solution is flavored, so it tastes good. Most flavors were banned nationally in 2019, but mint How to talk to your kids about As a parent, you probably have a running list in your mind of “things to talk to the kids about.” Here’s one more important item to add to that list: vaping. As many as 16.5% of high school students and 4.5% of middle schoolers report having used vape products (e-cigarettes) each month. It’s illegal to sell these products to kids under age 21, but they are easy to get online. Smoking e-cigarettes is a serious health threat—especially for kids and teens. Nearly all contain nicotine, which is made from tobacco Ask your child what they think about vaping to kick off the conversation. Listen to their answers and any questions they may have. ?
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