Just Like You!

We all know kids love to imitate adults, and they are usually so cute when they do it. But, sometimes it’s anything but cute!

If you are a smoker, you don’t want the children in your life to follow your example, and you don’t want them to be breathing in all those chemicals that are in second hand smoke.

The Garrett County Health Department’s Just Like You! Program reminds all adults that little eyes are always watching, and are ready to imitate the good…and the bad. Be a positive role model for all those little eyes.

This month’s video is a reminder that second hand smoke is a safety concern for everyone, but especially kids.  Protect them by not smoking around them, or better yet, be a positive role model by quitting for good! Their little lungs will thank you, and so will yours!

Pictured above is Adalynn Brady modeling her “Health Lungs are Happy Lungs – Be Smoke-Free” t-shirt from the Garrett County Health Department.

To view this month’s video clip go to copycatfun.com. You will also find resources on the importance of adults being positive role models for children (Developmental Asset #14-ADULT ROLE MODELS) and about quitting smoking, which will help keep children safe (Asset # 10-SAFETY).

Just Like You! is partially funded by Behavioral Health Administration and SAMHSA.

For more information about Just Like You! or about quitting tobacco use, call the Health Department at 301-334-7730 or 301-895-3111.

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department