Try to eat healthier foods and get more exercise, even if it's just taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to work or other places instead of driving. It may also help to cut down on coffee, at least for the first few weeks, as without nicotine in your system you absorb much more caffeine. The last thing you need when you're trying to beat cravings is to feel jittery and anxious. If you need help to stop there are excellent programs available that can be tailored to your lifestyle. Contact the Counseling Center or the American Cancer Society for assistance in finding something that will work for you.
Parent involvement is essential.
Tell your kids that the cigarette companies are treating them like suckers. Probably most important, though, is for parents to set a good example by not smoking. If you find your child is smoking, the proper, assertive thing to do is to ban smoking in the house. Parents, however, need to acknowledge that tobacco is a difficult addiction to break and need to offer nonjudgmental support. Ask your children how they want to be supported.