Parents learn to take charge and help keep their children from ever using tobacco, or if they already do, way to help them quit. Ten steps are illustrated to assist adults: 1. Realize that you are the greatest influence in your children’s lives, 2. Take a stand in your home – early and often, 3. Be a good role model – don’t use tobacco, 4. Empower your children – help them deal with peer pressure, 5. Get your child involved in academics, sports and extracurricular activities, 6. Learn about tobacco prevention programs at your child’s school, 7. Discuss tobacco advertising, 8. Discuss the money issue, 9. Point out the harmful effects of smoking on one’s health and looks, and 10. If your child is smoking, help him or her quit.

This information helps parents discover which children are at highest risk for tobacco use and what they can do about it. They also learn how to talk to children and exert the greatest influence, be good role models, get involved in prevention programs, empower children to resist peer pressure, and interest them in healthy activities. On the back of the brochure a web address is listed for parents to obtain further information on tobacco prevention and awareness.