Julianna and Kelley tackle three critical parenting challenges from social media questions. They explore practical solutions for hygiene resistance, including making bath time fun rather than punitive. The hosts address inappropriate vaccination questions directed at autism parents, discussing timing, sensitivity, and respect. They examine the growing concern around Roblox addiction, sharing evidence that unlimited screen time approaches are failing. The episode emphasizes building positive routines early, avoiding battles that create trauma, and recognizing when popular platforms pose genuine risks to children's regulation and safety.

Key Takeaways

• Make hygiene routines fun and collaborative rather than battles
• Start positive bath/shower habits early, before adolescence
• Vaccination questions to autism parents are insensitive and inappropriate
• Unlimited screen time philosophy is proving problematic
• Roblox shows clear addictive patterns in many autistic children
• Playing games together provides better oversight than unrestricted access
• Platform safety concerns extend beyond just content to user demographics
• Regulation tools like showers can benefit autistic children long-term

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