Resources for parents and carers

Talking to teens about smoking

This short resource, supported by Children 1^st, aims to leave parents and carers feeling more confident in discussing smoking with the young people in their care.

Whether you’re worried your teen might be smoking, or just want to equip them with the confidence to stay smoke-free this guide gives parents and carers helpful hints, tips and information to talk to teens about smoking.

View the resource here: Talking to teens about smoking [pdf] .

Protect your family from smoke in your home and car

For information about how to protect your family from tobacco smoke at home and in the car download the free ASH Scotland guide: Protect your family from tobacco smoke in your home and car.

Take it right outside, from NHS Inform, also offers guidance on how you can keep your home smoke-free.

Support for parents and carers

There are lots of excellent resources for parents and carers on talking to their teens about issues such as drugs, alcohol and sexual health and most of this advice would apply to smoking too.

Children 1^st have some excellent advice on risk taking behaviours and how to talk to your teenager.
Parenting Across Scotland are a great source of advice for top tips for parenting teenagers.

Resources for young people

www.befree.scot lets young people know the benefits of being smoke-free; being fitter, happier and better off.

Resources for professionals

Early years and family support workers: If you work with parents and carers, our activities and resource pack enables you to run a session talking to parents about the harm caused by smoking in the home, and what they can do to protect their families.
Youth workers: For more resources for working with young people on tobacco issues visit our youth work webpage.
Teachers: ASH Scotland's tobacco-free schools resources are linked to the Curriculum for Excellence and include a range of practical tools to deliver high quality education on smoking, health and wellbeing.