Vaping refers to the use of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes which heat chemicals like nicotine into an aerosol that is inhaled. E-cigarette use among teens has doubled in recent years due to various factors like appealing flavors and lack of smell. While e-cigarettes are marketed as safer alternatives to cigarettes, they still contain addictive nicotine and other chemicals that have unknown health effects when inhaled. The document provides tips for parents on educating themselves and their teens about the risks of vaping.