Tips for Creating Smokefree Zones for Kids

Set up an area outside where you can take smoke breaks away from your children.

Take turns with another smoking parent — one of you can take a smoke break while the other watches the kids.

Know your triggers. Stress, meals, certain environments or times of day can trigger the need to smoke. Plan ahead to protect your kids.

Tuck a wallet sized picture of your children into the wrapper of your cigarette pack to remind you not to harm them with cigarette smoke.

Create smoke-free zone posters with your kids. Hang them in the house and car.

Let friends, family and neighbors know you want to raise a healthy child. Tell everyone about your smokefree zone rules.

Avoid smoking in the car when your children are with you.

Support local restaurants that have a smokefree policy.

Teach your children to avoid secondhand smoke in other people's homes.

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