Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

• My Child Was Just Diagnosed with ADHD—Now What? 10 Steps to Get Your Life Back

  So, your kid just got diagnosed with ADHD... and now your brain is spiraling between “Wait, should I medicate?” and “How do I even help them without totally losing myself?” Mama, you are not alone—and this week’s episode of Chaos & Caffeine is your lifeline.In this solo episode, we break down the first 10 steps every newly diagnosed ADHD family needs to take. We’re talking real-deal science (in plain English), emotional survival tips, school support, the truth about medication, and how to walk into treatment—or walk away—with clarity and confidence.I’ll also share this week’s Product of the Week (it’s a game changer), your parenting affirmation to stay grounded, and the real talk that makes you feel less alone and way more equipped.🧠 Topics include:What ADHD is—and isn’tEmotional regulation (for you and them)Sleep, nutrition & therapy that actually helpsSchool accommodations that don’t take 5 yearsWhy medication is last on the list (and how to approach it with zero guilt)🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor:  Let me introduce you to the little wearable that’s saving my nervous system one meltdown (mine and my kid’s) at a time. The Apollo Neuro is a science-backed device you wear on your wrist or ankle that uses gentle, silent vibrations to calm your nervous system in real time. Think of it like a weighted blanket you can strap on while navigating the school drop-off line or trying not to lose it during the seventh blue-cup meltdown of the day. 👜 Product of the Week: Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof — a gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach.Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].💡 If this episode helped, hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD parent!Support the show

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• Coaching ADHD & Autism Parents Through the Chaos: Talia Zamora on Neurodivergent Family Support

  Are you parenting a neurodivergent child and feeling like you’re barely holding it together with duct tape and cold brew? In this powerful episode of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle Kelly sits down with award-winning neurodivergent family coach Talia Zamora to talk about what it really takes to raise differently wired kids in a world that’s still stuck in neurotypical default mode.Talia shares her own story as a mom of two autistic sons, how she ditched the corporate world to create a coaching business rooted in compassion, and why helping overwhelmed ADHD and autistic parents is her mission. We dive into executive function dysfunction, guilt spirals, building a business while parenting neurodivergent kids, and how to redefine success as a family—without losing your damn mind.If you’re an ADHD parent looking for validation, real talk, and actionable support—this is the episode you didn’t know you needed but will play on repeat. Grab your lukewarm coffee and tune in. You're not alone, and you’re definitely not failing.🧠 Need help navigating an ADHD or autism diagnosis? 💥 Feeling like traditional parenting advice is failing your spicy little human? ☕ Just want to hear two moms keep it real about neurodivergent life?This one’s for you.🎯 Connect with Talia! 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliazamora/www.taliazamora.com🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!👜 Product of the Week: The Ultimate Sensory Kit from PlayTherapySupply.comWhether you're cruising the Caribbean or stuck in airport purgatory, the Sensory Kit from PlayTherapySupply.com is your new vacation BFF. Packed with fidgets, squishies, stress balls, and textured toys, this all-in-one kit helps keep your ADHD kiddo calm, regulated, and off the edge when the environment gets overstimulating (because it will).Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].💡 If this episode helped, hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD parent!Support the show

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• ADHD Kids on Vacation: Sanity-Saving Tips for Stress-Free Travel (Yes, Even Cruises!)

  Are you dreaming of a family vacation without the meltdowns, chaos, and needing a vacation from your vacation? In this week’s episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting coach and your favorite scary mommy blogger, Danielle Kelly, spills the tea on how she managed her neurodivergent kiddo on a cruise without losing her damn mind.We’re talking real-life hacks, science-backed strategies, and cheeky truth bombs to help you keep your ADHD child regulated, happy, and maybe even sleeping through the night—whether you're cruising the Caribbean or stuck in airport hell.Get the lowdown on how to maintain routines while traveling, keep your kids moving (hello, stair cardio), turn boredom into adventure with scavenger hunts, and make sure your whole fam actually enjoys the vacation. Plus, a killer product of the week from our friends at PlayTherapySupply.com and a powerful parenting affirmation to anchor your sanity.This episode is your ADHD vacation survival guide—because your kids deserve the adventure, and you deserve peace.🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!👜 Product of the Week: The Ultimate Sensory Kit from PlayTherapySupply.comWhether you're cruising the Caribbean or stuck in airport purgatory, the Sensory Kit from PlayTherapySupply.com is your new vacation BFF. Packed with fidgets, squishies, stress balls, and textured toys, this all-in-one kit helps keep your ADHD kiddo calm, regulated, and off the edge when the environment gets overstimulating (because it will).Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].💡 If this episode helped, hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD parent!Support the show

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• ADHD Parenting & Self-Havening Tools with Hilary Russo | Emotional Regulation for Exhausted Moms

  Tired of white-knuckling it through your kid’s ADHD meltdowns while running on fumes, cold coffee, and guilt? Same, girl. Same. In this raw, real AF episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with the incredible Hilary Russo—Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner, holistic health coach, trauma-informed care educator, and one of New Jersey’s Top 3 Alternative Medicine Practitioners in 2024. We’re diving into the gritty realities of parenting a child with ADHD (yes, including the “why are your shoes in the freezer” moments), and how techniques like Self-Havening® can help us regulate our own emotional chaos before we spiral alongside our kids. We talk executive dysfunction, generational trauma, emotional dysregulation, and how overstimulated parents can create calmer homes without becoming crunchy crystal cult leaders (unless that’s your thing, then bless). 💥 Hilary shares actionable tools, brain science (without putting us to sleep), and inspiring stories from the frontlines of her healing practice. ☕️ Grab your mug, lock yourself in the bathroom if you have to, and press play. This one’s for the parents who are trying their damn best. Listen to learn: How to stop spiraling during your kid’s ADHD meltdownWhat Self-Havening® actually is and why it worksHow to break generational cycles of trauma with your childTools for regulating your nervous system without another app or Pinterest board🧠 ADHD parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but this episode comes pretty close.Connect with Hilary 👉Havening Happy Hours https://www.hilaryrusso.com/eventsHavening Trainings and Certificationshttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/training HUG it Out 5 Day Challengehttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallengehttps://hilisticallyspeaking.com/https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!🛑 PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:  Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof — a gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach.Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].💡 If this episode helped, hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share it wiSupport the show

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• ADHD Parenting & Behavior Parent Training: What I Learned That Changed Everything

  Are you parenting a child with ADHD and constantly asking, "What am I missing? Why isn't anything working?" This episode of Chaos & Caffeine dives deep into the powerful, research-backed world of Behavior Parent Training (BPT) — the #1 recommended intervention for ADHD children. I’ll walk you through:What Behavior Parent Training actually is (no jargon, just real talk)Who it helps and why it works (hello, brain science!)My personal experience attending BPT solo — and why that decision changed everythingThe proven BPT strategies I still use daily in my neurodivergent householdHow YOU can start implementing this at home — even without enrolling in a full programWhether you’re newly diagnosed, feeling overwhelmed, or just tired of yelling all day, this episode is packed with practical tips, evidence-based insights, and a whole lot of mom-truth realness.This episode is your ADHD parenting permission slip to stop white-knuckling it alone. Let’s do this.🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com! 🛑 PRODUCT OF THE WEEK:  Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof — a gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach. Could Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Need a roadmap for ADHD parenting? Join my live workshop, First Steps After the Diagnosis, and get your life back on track. Sign up now!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].💡 If this episode helped, hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a review, and share it with another ADHD parent!Support the show

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