Raven’s Home is about to tackle vaping in a Disney Channel special. This Mom is ready to have an open an honest family conversation about vaping.

It’s no secret that vaping is occurring in epidemic proportions among teens.  I cannot believe how many tweens are also vaping. My son comes home from school at least once a week complaining about kids pressuring him to vape.  I was stunned to hear that kids actually go into the school bathroom to vape.  This is particularly scary because according to the CDC as of February 18, 2020 over 2,500 cases involving hospitalization or deaths have been reported

What About Your Friends:

Disney Channel’s hit series Raven’s Home will spotlight the risks associated with vaping in a special episode on Sunday March 1 at 8pm ET/PT.  The series starring Raven Symoné will air an episode called “What About Your Friends,” in which the show’s characters learn a lesson about vaping.

“What About Your Friends” is an opportunity for kids and families to have an open and honest conversation about this important topic. The episode will discuss the topic in a manner relevant to youngsters ages 6-14.

In the episode, Booker’s new friends pressure him to try vaping. He turns them down and warns them about the dangers. They don’t listen and when Coach Spitz finds a vape pen, the boys all claim it belongs to Booker and he is suspended. While a disappointed Raven seeks to understand what’s going on with her son, Booker sets out to clear his name.

Anti-Vaping Pro-Social Message From The Cast Of Raven’s Home:

This special message from the cast of Raven’s Home will follow the episode and air on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW and You Tube.

3 Ways to Start a Family Conversation About Vaping:

**The following are excerpts from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Family Checkup and the Surgeon General’s Talk With Your Teens About E-Cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents resource. Courtesy of the Disney Channel**

• Before you start the conversation, make you sure you have the facts about vaping so you can speak calmly and confidently from a place of knowledge.

• Find the right moment.  A more natural discussion will increase the likelihood that your teen will listen. Rather than saying “we need to talk,” you might ask your teen what he or she thinks about a situation you witness together.

• Reduce Emotion – Sometimes talking with children brings up strong feelings that interfere with clear thinking. Following the CALM steps can help a parent keep the conversation moving in the right direction.
  • C – Control your thoughts & actions.
  • A – Assess & decide if you are too upset to continue
  • L – Leave the situation if you are feeling too angry/upset
  • M – Make a plan to deal with the situation

Watch the clip below for a sneak peek at the upcoming “What About Your Friends” episode.