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📚 help your son fall in love with reading

Did you know boys lag years behind girls in reading skills? 📉 National test scores show boys falling behind by as much as 13%—and experts say it’s not because they “can’t sit still.” Here’s what you can do this summer to help your son fall in love with reading—and build skills that support empathy, focus, and lifelong success: ✅ Make books visible at home. A small bookshelf = a big impact. ✅ Let them choose the books. Libraries + comic books = magic. ✅ Read together regularly. Try graphic novels or verse-style stories. ✅ Create a chill reading routine. Same time, every day. ✅ Show them reading role models. You read? They’ll notice. ✅ Normalize all kinds of reading. Graphic novels ≠ “less than.” ✅ Host a parent-son book club. Empower them to lead the convo. ✅ Talk with them about books. Avoid judgment—stay curious. ✅ Know what they’re reading. Especially to catch unhelpful stereotypes. ✅ Understand the culture. Books like Guyland & Delusions of Gender help you help them. Reading isn’t just about grades. It builds empathy, reflection, and a healthier mind. And it’s never too late to start. 📖💬 “Books give boys tools to create a better way of being men.” – Juliet Williams #RaisingReaders #BoyMoms #SummerReading #ReadWithYourKids #ParentingTips #BooksForBoys #ParentTok

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😴 Hidden Dangers in Kids’ Mattresses? Here’s What Parents Should Know

Two new studies reveal something unsettling: the very mattresses our kids sleep on could be releasing toxic chemicals like phthalates, flame retardants, and UV filters—all while they sleep. 🧪 These chemicals have been linked to developmental issues and hormone disruption in children. 🔥 They’re most concentrated near the mattress—right where your child breathes. 😷 And yes, even “low-cost” or “organic-sounding” mattresses may be part of the problem. But before you panic, here’s the good news: experts say small, smart changes can make a big difference. ✅ What Parents Can Do: Look for certified safer mattresses: Greenguard Gold, GOTS, OEKO-TEX. Let new mattresses “air out” outside or in the garage for days (or weeks) before using. Choose neutral-colored beds—they’re less likely to contain UV filters. Wash sheets + stuffed animals weekly to cut down on exposure. Go minimalist with crib items—less is healthier. Ask brands hard questions. Advocate for safer options. 🛏️ Our kids spend 1/3 of their early lives sleeping. Let's make that time as safe as it is restful. #SafeSleep #ParentTips #ToxicFreeParenting #MattressSafety #HealthyKids #ParentTok

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🚨 TikTok Trend Alert: Kids Setting School Laptops on Fire?! 🔥💻

There's a new viral challenge on TikTok called the #ChromebookChallenge — and it's as dangerous as it sounds. Teens are sticking metal objects into USB ports on their school-issued Chromebooks… trying to start actual fires in class. 🤯 ➡️ The goal? To short-circuit laptops, get attention, maybe even force school evacuations. ➡️ The danger? Toxic fumes, risk of burns, explosions—and yes, serious disciplinary action (suspensions, $300 fines, even expulsions). ➡️ The reality? Some kids think it's just “a joke” or a way to avoid schoolwork. 👀 Parents, now’s the time to check in with your child. Have they seen it? Are they being pressured to try it? Do they understand the risk? ✅ What you can do: Start a conversation Explain the risks (it’s not just a prank) Monitor what they’re seeing and sharing online Contact your child’s school to ask how they’re addressing this This isn’t just about tech damage—it’s about real physical danger. Let’s shut this down before someone gets hurt. Not all TikTok trends are harmless. Stay informed. Stay involved. #ParentingAlert #ChromebookChallenge #TikTokSafety #SchoolSafety #ParentTok

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“This Trend Healed Me” — Millennials Are Breaking the Cycle 🫶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

“I brought you into this world, I can…” “…take care of you.” 🥹 A viral TikTok trend has millennial parents asking their kids to finish old school parenting phrases—like “Children should be seen and not…”—and the results? Sweet, hilarious, and surprisingly healing. Instead of parroting outdated (and often harsh) discipline lines, kids today are offering answers full of love, curiosity, and joy. Why? Because they’ve never heard the original phrases. They’re growing up in homes that explain instead of threaten. That say “I love you, but I have to go to work” instead of “I don’t like you.” That say sorry, talk about emotions, and break cycles—even if we didn’t grow up with that ourselves. One mom put it best: “Millennials might be cringe, but we are cycle breakers.” 💔➡️❤️ Which toxic parenting phrase do you remember hearing? What would you hope your kid says instead? #CycleBreakers #MillennialParents #GentleParenting #ParentTok #HealingTheNextGen #TikTokParenting

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