Vaping dad places new baby at risk
Even if he smokes outside, your grandson will have nicotine traces on his hands, skin, clothing and in his hair. He should at the very least wash his hands thoroughly (and change his shirt) before cuddling with his baby.
He is doing the right thing in keeping his home smoke-free (he should also not vape in his car). He should take special care to store his vaping products securely. Accidental ingestion of concentrated nicotine and chemical-laced liquid from vaping pods is occurring with increasing frequency. According to a 2016 study published by the AAP, Children exposed to e-cigarettes had higher odds of having a severe outcome than children exposed only to tobacco cigarettes. One child's death has been reported in association with a nicotine liquid exposure.
Do not focus on trying to force your grandson to quit this habit -- honestly, whether or not he vapes is his own business.
His instincts to protect his baby from nicotine exposure in the home are positive. Congratulate him for having good dad-instincts, but urge him to take his efforts to the next level.
Dear Amy: I have been dating my current boyfriend for almost five years.
My boyfriend is great, but I feel like he's trying to control me.
When we met, I occasionally drank alcohol.
Now, he doesn't let me drink any alcohol, and threatens to leave me if I do.
He says he cares about my health, so I'm not sure if he's actually controlling me or if he just wants the best for me.
He has no bad history with alcohol -- he just doesn't like it. I do not see a problem with drinking responsibly. Am I being controlled?
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