Episode 3 : The Checklist – Princess I Don't Have to Bathe Today : Part 1

In this episode of On the Verge, Misty shares a real-life parenting standoff complete with nonverbal shutdowns, power struggles, and a refusal to shower that ends in victory for “Princess I Don’t Have to Bathe Today.” Joined by her friend Mona, they dive into what it’s like raising strong-willed kids with developmental disabilities, and how inconsistency, exhaustion, and meltdown management all collide in daily life.This is the unfiltered side of parenting kids with autism, Down syndrome, apraxia, and complex communication needs. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to reason with a human Silly Putty or live in fear of forgetting the purple iPad, this one’s for you.🎧 Highlights:Full Lockdown Mode explainedWhen walking away feels safer than follow-throughWhy our kids outlast us—and what that teaches themThat impossible balance between grace and consistencyDon’t miss Part 2, where we talk behavior plans, parenting guilt, and the sneaky psychology behind why our kids always seem to “win.”Learn more at vergetalks.com or support the show at workandplaycenter.org.