You don't need this Needoh!
They are the "it" toys of the summer. "Squishies" (like the wildly popular NeeDoh line) are selling out within hours, sparking viral social media "hunts" and massive supply shortages. Unfortunately, this frenzy has triggered two major safety hazards for families.

First, real gel-filled sensory toys are turning into ticking time bombs in the summer heat. A West Virginia family recently urged caution after a squishy toy left in a parked car overheated, expanded, and burst, leaving a teenager with burns from the boiling, sticky substance inside. US consumer officials report similar injuries from toys left in hot cars or microwaved for online trends.

Second, extreme demand has flooded online marketplaces like Temu, eBay, and social media ads with cheap, counterfeit knock-offs. Regulators recently recalled counterfeit "Squishy Dumplings" after discovering they contained unsafe levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

Experts recommend only buying from trusted retailers, and to treat squishies like electronics by never leaving them in a hot car.

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🐔 How to make the most out of Chick-fil-A
Fast-food prices are out of control, but a dad of three just went viral with a clever workaround. To feed his family of five for under $45, podcast host Jeff Johnson skipped individual meals. Instead, he ordered a 30-count of nuggets ($17) and five individual buttered buns for just 25 cents each. Everyone gets a chicken sandwich for a fraction of the price. Watch the video here.

🛟 Please practice water safety this summer
Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and after decades of decline, U.S. child drowning deaths rose sharply following the pandemic. Experts blame interrupted swim lessons and lifeguard shortages. To keep kids safe this summer, pediatricians urge two non-negotiable rules: enrolled swim lessons and designated "water watchers." As advocates warn, when everyone is casually watching the pool, nobody is watching. Additionally, parents of children with autism should be especially cautious as children with autism are 160 times more likely than other children to die from drowning.

🥨 Walmart snacks that are dietitian approved
Finding nutritious snacks your kids will actually eat can feel like an uphill battle. To help fill the gaps between meals, pediatric dietitians shared their favorite kid-friendly Walmart finds that pass the taste test. In a list of 22 recommended snacks, top picks include Justin's Almond Butter Squeeze Packs for easy, knife-free fruit dipping, and Crunchpack Bluey Medleys featuring apples, cheese, and pretzels.

🥱 Let your kids be bored this summer
If your family is burned out from the school-year hustle, experts say your best summer plan might be no plan at all. Pediatricians and child psychologists agree that boredom is actually a gift. When we resist the urge to act as social directors or hand over a screen, we allow kids to build self-regulation, independence, and imagination. According to Harvard pediatric researchers, boredom is the "crucible of creativity."

⏳ Time management amongst Gen X and Millennial parents
According to this survey, there are big differences between the two.

👧 Girl dads make better bosses?
It's true.

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