Start the vape talk without making it weird.
Short videos and daily prompts help parents, caregivers, and educators have honest, low-pressure conversations about vaping, nicotine, and real-life choices.
Format
1-minute daily videos
Audience
Parents + educators
Goal
Better conversations
How it works
One short prompt a day is easier than one big lecture
The series gives adults a simple rhythm: watch a short video, ask one better question, listen, and come back tomorrow. No scare tactics. No interrogation.
Watch
Start with a short video made to open the door.
Ask
Use one prompt instead of a full speech.
Listen
Make space for honest answers and follow-up.
Conversation Tools
Try questions that invite a real answer
Middle schoolers can spot a lecture from across the room. These prompts keep the door open.
Day starter
"What are people at school saying about vaping right now?"
Opens the topic without assuming your student is using.
Pressure check
"What makes it hard for someone to say no?"
Moves from blame to problem-solving.
Support question
"If a friend wanted to quit, what would actually help?"
Helps students think about support before a crisis.
Media literacy
"Why do you think so many products have candy or fruit flavors?"
Turns marketing into something students can analyze.
Exit plan
"What could you say if someone offered you one?"
Gives teens a chance to rehearse without being put on the spot.
Keep it going
"Can we talk about this again later this week?"
Normalizes repeated short conversations.
Student Practice
Comeback lines for real moments
Some students just need a few words ready before the moment happens. Keep it short, casual, and easy to say.
Nah, I'm good.
I'm not trying to start that.
No thanks, I need my lungs.
I'm saving my money.
Not my thing.
I'm good with actual air.
I don't want to deal with cravings.
Hard pass. Let's go do something else.
Practice Real Moments
What to say when things get awkward
These are examples, not scripts. The best line is the one a student can actually imagine saying.
Just hit it once. You won't get addicted.
Try:
- Addiction starts somewhere. I'm good.
- I don't want to find out the hard way.
Everyone else is doing it.
Try:
- Not everyone. I'm not.
- Following the crowd is not really my thing.
It's just vapor, not real smoke.
Try:
- I still don't want it in my lungs.
- If it has nicotine, I'm out.
Need backup?
Help is available for students who want to quit
Support works best when it is easy to reach and free of shame.