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What White Lotus Gets Right About Toxic Masculinity and Why It Matters for the Boys We’re Raising

Season 3 of White Lotus doesn’t just entertain, it holds up a mirror.
The Ratliff brothers’ storyline reflects something many parents and educators are already worried about: how boys are learning to perform dominance, hide vulnerability, and absorb toxic ideas about gender, long before they even know what masculinity means.

In this post, we break down how pop culture can become an unexpected teaching tool, and why we need to start talking to boys about digital safety, consent, and empathy earlier than we think.

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Auramaxxing: The TikTok Trend That’s Reshaping Teenage Self-Worth

"What on earth is an aura point? If you've heard your teen talking about “auramaxxing” lately, you’re not alone. This TikTok trend is all about optimizing confidence, presence, and social standing, but is it helping or hurting? Learn what auramaxxing really means, why it matters for parents, and how to guide your teen through it with confidence and balance.

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