Would you ever guess that your child spends more time playing with toxic school supplies than toys? In this episode, I chat with Ruhi Maheesh, a high school senior and founder of Doodle, a toxin-free school supplies brand. Ruhi shares how she discovered the hidden dangers in everyday classroom products and took action to create safer alternatives. We also discuss how to get teens to care about toxins, easy swaps parents can make, and why education is key to a healthier future.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Why crayons, markers, and erasers can contain harmful chemicals
• The shocking lack of regulation in children’s school products
• How education and social media can encourage younger generations to care
• The biggest toxin-free swaps parents can make for their kids
• Ruhi’s journey from awareness to launching her own product line
• The challenges of creating truly non-toxic products
• Why labels like "non-toxic" don’t always mean safe
• What’s next for Doodle and toxin-free school supplies
• How to start small and make toxin-free changes without overwhelm

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