Keeping It Real: Honest Conversations About Vaping, Marijuana, and Cigarettes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen, a pediatrician and mom, guides parents on how to talk with their children about vaping, marijuana, and cigarette use. She explains current trends, medical risks, and the importance of honest, non-judgmental conversations over fear-based tactics. Kristen offers practical advice for age-appropriate discussions, highlights the dangers of unregulated substances, and emphasizes the value of modeling healthy behaviors. She encourages parents to build trust, listen with empathy, and maintain open communication to help protect and support their children through these challenging topics.What you’ll learn:Discussing the prevalence of vaping, marijuana, and cigarette use among youth.Understanding the terminology and slang associated with these substances.Addressing the real medical risks of vaping, marijuana, and cigarette use without exaggeration.The importance of honest, non-judgmental conversations to build trust with children.Exploring the reasons why kids might use these substances, including peer pressure and coping mechanisms.Highlighting the dangers of unregulated products and the risk of fentanyl contamination.Providing practical advice for parents on how to approach discussions at different developmental stages.Emphasizing the significance of modeling healthy behaviors as a parent.Encouraging ongoing communication and relationship-building rather than fear-based tactics.Discussing the importance of understanding the consequences of substance use that matter to children.Order My New Book:Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Behavior to Help Them ThrivePodcast DisclaimerThe information presented in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider for medical concerns. All of the opinions are of Dr. Kristen Cook and do not reflect the opinions of her employer nor the hospitals she is affiliated with. The authors and publishers of this podcast do not assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences of using the information provided.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!Get a copy of Kristen's Upcoming Book: Parenting Redefined HEREFollow Dr. Cook at: https://www.facebook.com/MomDocTalk/Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/momdoctalk_kcmd/https://twitter.com/momdoctalkhttps://www.tiktok.com/@momdoctalk_kcmd?lang=en