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106. Caught Your Teenage Son Vaping? 5 Things to Say (And What Not to Say)

You’re doing laundry, and something hard and plastic falls out of his hoodie pocket. Your stomach drops. If you’ve caught your teenage son vaping (or drinking, smoking weed, or sneaking out), the first words out of your mouth matter more than you think. They decide whether he tells you the truth next time, or just gets better at hiding it.

In this episode, Heidi Allsop, Master Certified Coach and mom of five sons, walks you through what to do before you say a word, the 5 things to say to him, and how to give a consequence that actually teaches. The goal isn’t a perfect kid. It’s a son who…

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