Toileting struggles, periods, and body care—these are some of the trickiest internal demands our kids face. When a child refuses to wear a seatbelt, smears poop, or struggles with managing their period, how do we support them in a way that respects their nervous system while still meeting real needs?

In this episode, I break down:

 • What internal demands are and why they can be so distressing for neurodivergent kids

 • How burnout impacts basic needs like sleep, eating, and toileting

 • Why forcing solutions backfires—and how to approach these struggles through support, not control

 • Creative, low-demand ways to navigate seatbelt struggles, poop smearing, and period care

 • How parents can reduce their own stress while supporting kids who struggle with bodily functions

This episode is for every parent who’s felt like, “I can’t drop this demand, but I also can’t keep fighting this battle.”

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• Low Demand Parenting book: a love letter to exhausted, overwhelmed parents everywhere. Get the first chapter free! 


• Why is everything with my kid so hard?: Take the quiz to find your first step forward!


• Low Demand Parenting Blog: a treasure trove of low demand wisdom

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