When you have children, your first instinct is to protect them. You want to keep them safe from all the dangers that the world may bring to them. For me I would research safe sleep practices, harmful chemical laden baby products and ways to keep kids healthy. So I baby-proofed anything that could possibly be baby-proofed, limited my child’s exposure to harmful chemicals and made the pledge to keep my home smoke-free.
Disclaimer: this is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are my own.
Maine has always been such an amazing place to live. The outdoor activities are endless and the scenery is breathtaking. Another great thing about Maine is that it genuinely cares about its residents. Even though Maine has strong smoking laws, about 79,000 children in Maine are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home.
As a nurse, I have seen not only what smoking does to the smoker’s body but I also have seen the effects that secondhand smoke has on their families as well, including children. There are nearly 7,000 chemicals in secondhand smoke alone which children cannot protect themselves from being exposed to. In fact, children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to have asthma, get sick more often and have more incidence of tooth decay.
That is why I am challenging all of my friends, family and YOU to join me in taking Maine’s Smoke Free Home Pledge.
By heading to Breathe Easy Maine you can take the pledge as well to keep your home healthy and sign up to get a free pledge kit that includes a smoke-free home certificate, window decals, coloring pages and more!
Now I am not saying that you need to quit smoking, I know how incredibly hard that can be. I am asking for you to just pledge to take it outside and protect your children from secondhand smoke exposure! Keep your home healthy for both your children and pets (who also can experience adverse health effects from secondhand smoke).
Need any more convincing on why it is so important to take the smoke-free home pledge? Check out Get the Facts on Second and Third hand Smoke and then head to Breatheeasymaine.org to take the pledge to keep your family safe!
GiGi Eats says
Smoke free is 100000% the way to be!!! I really hope my son learns this as he gets older 🙂
Roamy says
I have never liked a home where people smoke,worst is if they have kids.I`d not like my bad habits to affect kids.What I do not like about smoking in the home is the lingering smell, you can just not get it out.
Chad says
I super love the idea of taking a smoke-free pledge, great idea. A home should always be the healthiest environment for kids. Great post.
Stephanie Stebbins says
Smoke free for 4 years now! Great challenge!
Nicole says
What an important topic! Thanks for sharing this tip on how to keep kids healthy!
Nina Cochingco says
Great topic, I really hate the fact that second hand smoke is more dangerous than smoking yourself.. I hope more and more people would be more sensitive about this.
My has been smoke free for over 20 years now! I don’t smoke, but my husband does. He has to take it outside! One of my boys was born with a lot of health problems, and don’t want to make them worse!
oh wow! This is really great and of COURSE an amazing idea and something we should all do!
Adriana says
This is so awesome. This sounds like an excellent pledge to take.
heading to breatheeasymaine.org now! Yes, Clean air is a necessity!
Ritu Sharma says
Really interesting and extremely informative post on healthy tips for kids.
Lieze Neven says
That’s a great idea! Is people smoking in other people’s house a big problem in the US?
In Europe you tend to go outside to smoke UNLESS the owner of the house smokes inside as well.
kumamonjeng says
I totally agree smoke free is important for family and glad you have a smoke free pledge. I don’t hope to have my guests smoking in my house too.
Alexa says
this is so interesting, I try to avoid passing where people are smoking - specially if I’m with the baby
Lyosha says
Smoke free environment is very important for any person but for kids it is top priority. I live in apartment building, we struggle with smoking people from one of the apartments. nothing helps(
Arun says
Our whole family is of non smokers. I hate people who smoke in public places. They make a lot of people struggle who are around at that time. This is a great cause you have started.
That is an awesome movement towards a healthier and happy lifestyle. It’s always nice to teach them at a young age. They will surely grow good citizens.
One of my proudest moments in life was when I quit smoking the moment I learned I was pregnant with my son. Like you, I want to protect him from anything that could be harmful to him and his health. 🙂
lifedreamers.blog says
I actually am the biggest enemy of smoking - especially in the house so I never allow it!
Catherine Santiago Jose says
This is such a nice slogan to any homes especially with kids. Second hand smoker is really the one that affecting in this condition.
Blake says
I’ve never smoked my whole life… never have, never will.
Laura says
I love that you are doing something to make a change and protect children from what they don’t know or realize is hurting them. I hope you have great success!!
This is a great idea and a lot more people should do this!
Glorious Heights says
It’s a very good initiative.. providing a smoke free environment for our kids and Awareness of its dangers
I am really concerned with my kids. I love them seeing playing outdoor and but I know the fact that sometimes it is not safe due to the interaction of diff people especially smoker. Thank you for raising this pledge.
This is such a great challenge. Joining in such a wonderful campaign could help save our babies.
What a wonderful way of raising a pledge to help save our kids. This should be shared with others.
Kat Califf says
Great healthy tips for kids and so important to keep the house smoke free.
Kristine says
These healthy tips for kids are great, really insightful. Thank you for raising awareness on this!
Khushboo Motihar says
Smoking poses dangers not only to our body but also to our family’s health. I am glad you have taken this pledge 🙂
Shaunika says
This is a great initiative to stop smoking habit and spread out the awareness through families and kits to kids.
Priyanka says
It’ so interesting and useful. Thanks for sharing amazing content.
Nursery Rhymes Girl says
Totally agree with you!
Matija Antonić says
I am indifferent because my mom smoke, and I mean it’s a decision, but she never smoked when I was younger, she was aware that it is bad for kids and she didn’t do it.
Neil Alvin Nicerio says
I’m happy to share that Noone in the family smokes. 🙂 Thank God. 🙂
This is great. My college became a tobacco free campus a few years back and I am so happy they made that decision.
Hackytips says
Adorable! We should maintain a healthy environment for kids.
Janay says
Omg everyone should take the smoke free challenge! I’m not sure why anyone would still smoke in 2019!
I agree with what you said. But I have tried a lot to convince my dad but he never listens to any tips for the elders?
Lore says
I’m so glad nobody smoke in my family.:)
Ellen says
That’s awesome that you’re teaching your kids how to smoke-free. I never smoked in my life but I’ve seen people everywhere who smokes. We need fresher air!
Thuy says
Very important not to expose children and others to secondhand smoke, a lot of people should take this pledge
Elena says
Second hand smoke is more harmful than the one an active smoker inhales, so protecting the kids should always come first.
Chantelle Hadden says
It’s sad that I’m the only non-smoker in my house so getting them to smoke outside is impossible as they play the ‘majority vote’ card. However, if we have children here, smoking is taken into the kitchen or garden.
Vaishali says
Of course! It is a no-brainer. Passive smoking is very dangerous.
Elizabeth O says
I live in a smoke free home and NY was one of the early adopters of smoke free zones. With all the toxins in the world today,we all need to create safe spaces.
Everything on a plate says
We just can’t be OK with ppl smoking around little kids
Ashley says
This is SO important for having healthy kids! The house has to be healthy for them to also be. 😉 Great write-up. Thanks.