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Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

Danielle Kelly
Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
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  • How AI Can Help Your ADHD Child With Homework, Reading, and School Struggles (Without Replacing Parenting)
    Homework meltdowns. Reading tears. Science projects that somehow turn into family therapy sessions. If you’re parenting a child with ADHD (or any neurodivergent learner), you know the school grind can feel impossible.But what if you had a tool that could scaffold your child’s learning without you losing your mind? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m diving into how parents can use AI tutors and tools like StudySim to support struggling students—especially kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and executive function challenges.I’ll share the real story of how I used AI to help my own struggling reader this summer (spoiler: it was a game-changer), plus: ✅ How to personalize comprehension questions and vocab lists with AI ✅ The boundaries parents need to set so kids don’t over-rely on tech ✅ Quick AI “homework hacks” you can try tonight without a learning curve ✅ Why AI isn’t cheating—it’s scaffolding for kids who learn differentlyWhether your child battles spelling tests, word problems, or chapter books, AI can be the extra cup of coffee you need to survive homework hour. It won’t replace parenting—but it might just save your sanity.👉 Featured Tool: StudySim – an AI-powered platform that adapts to your child’s needs, helping them study smarter (and calmer).Subscribe, share, and join me in turning homework chaos into something manageable—maybe even fun.This Month’s Sponsors:✨PTS Coaching Founded by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, PTS Coaching provides science-backed training, parent coaching, and educator support that’s actually practical in the trenches of real family life. Cindy doesn’t just talk theory — she equips parents with tools to handle meltdowns, homework battles, morning chaos, and all the curveballs that come with raising an ADHD kid. 💊 NeuroNeedsA science-backed supplement line created by Dr. Richard Boles, a geneticist and ADHD dad who walked this exact road. These all-natural formulas were developed to support focus, mood, and brain health—and they helped his own son transition off stimulants and thrive in college. So if you’ve ever wished you had a scientist in your back pocket, this is it. Resources:All our faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show
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  • ADHD Parenting Without Punishment: Randy Free’s PEACE-ful Parenting Process for Connection, Calm, and Resilience
    Are you exhausted from the daily battles, meltdowns, and power struggles of ADHD parenting? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep white-knuckling it through the chaos. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle sits down with ADHD parenting coach and counselor Randy Free, creator of the PEACE-ful Parenting Process, to talk about practical, real-world strategies that actually work for neurodivergent families.Randy brings both professional expertise and lived experience as a parent raising kids with ADHD into thriving adults. Together, we unpack why punishment doesn’t work for ADHD kids, how to move from constant conflict to real connection, and the step-by-step PEACE framework: Perspective, Ease, Attune, Connect, Empower.If you’re ready to swap meltdowns for meaningful moments and raise emotionally resilient kids without losing your mind, this episode is your permission slip to parent differently—and finally breathe again.👉 Learn more about Randy Free and his work: Coach to Resilience 👉 Subscribe to Chaos & Caffeine for more real talk, science-backed ADHD parenting strategies, and humor to keep you going.This Month’s Sponsors:✨PTS Coaching Founded by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, PTS Coaching provides science-backed training, parent coaching, and educator support that’s actually practical in the trenches of real family life. Cindy doesn’t just talk theory — she equips parents with tools to handle meltdowns, homework battles, morning chaos, and all the curveballs that come with raising an ADHD kid. 💊 NeuroNeedsA science-backed supplement line created by Dr. Richard Boles, a geneticist and ADHD dad who walked this exact road. These all-natural formulas were developed to support focus, mood, and brain health—and they helped his own son transition off stimulants and thrive in college. So if you’ve ever wished you had a scientist in your back pocket, this is it. Resources:All our faves! Products mentioned:1. Visual Schedule Board2. Noise-Cancelling Headphones3. Reusable Snack Bags4. Magnetic Kitchen Timer5. Insulated Lunch Box6. Parent Sanity Pick: The Holy Grail Travel Mug7. BONUS Impact Parents📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show
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  • Back-to-School ADHD Essentials: Top Tips, Sanity-Saving Picks & Parent Survival Guide
    Back-to-school season is basically the Olympics for ADHD families — new routines, new supplies, and about 4,000 chances for meltdowns before the first bell even rings. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m breaking down my top ADHD-friendly back-to-school tips plus my must-have picks for kids and parents that will actually save your sanity.We’ll cover: ☕ ADHD parenting hacks that make mornings less chaotic 🎒 Smart tools that help ADHD kids thrive in class (and at home) 💡 My go-to resources for parents, including Impact Parents, the ultimate guide for navigating school meetings, IEPs, and ADHD struggles without losing your mindPLUS — I’ve got a bonus pick just for parents that will help you feel supported and seen in this whole ADHD parenting journey.✨ Want even more? Grab my 10-Day ADHD Back-to-School Challenge — a fun, daily game you can play with your child to build routines, boost skills, and get school-ready without the power struggles. [Insert link here]If you’ve ever wished back-to-school came with a survival kit for ADHD families… this episode is it.This Month’s Sponsors:✨PTS Coaching Founded by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, PTS Coaching provides science-backed training, parent coaching, and educator support that’s actually practical in the trenches of real family life. Cindy doesn’t just talk theory — she equips parents with tools to handle meltdowns, homework battles, morning chaos, and all the curveballs that come with raising an ADHD kid. 💊 NeuroNeedsA science-backed supplement line created by Dr. Richard Boles, a geneticist and ADHD dad who walked this exact road. These all-natural formulas were developed to support focus, mood, and brain health—and they helped his own son transition off stimulants and thrive in college. So if you’ve ever wished you had a scientist in your back pocket, this is it. Resources:All our faves! Products mentioned:1. Visual Schedule Board2. Noise-Cancelling Headphones3. Reusable Snack Bags4. Magnetic Kitchen Timer5. Insulated Lunch Box6. Parent Sanity Pick: The Holy Grail Travel Mug 7. BONUS Impact Parents📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show
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  • Sandrine Olmi | ADHD, Nutrition & Neurodiversity: Nourishing Neurodivergent Families Holistically
    Feeling stuck between diagnosis and dinner? ADHD parenting is more chaos than calm—but what if nutrition could be one of your strongest tools?In today’s episode, I sit down with Sandrine Olmi—a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Certified Mind–Body Eating Coach, and fierce advocate for neurodivergent families—to dive deep into ADHD, nutrition, and sensory-friendly feeding.Sandrine is not your average nutritionist. She’s a mum to an AuDHD daughter, a Nutrigenomics specialist, and the brilliant founder behind Savoir Fayre Nutrition, where she empowers anxious moms and their differently-wired kids with practical, shame-free nutrition solutions In this episode, we unpack:Why mitochondrial & gut-brain health are game-changers for kids with ADHD, autism, sensory needs, and executive dysfunctionHow nutrigenomics can illuminate what's really missing in your kiddo's dietSimple, joyful food strategies (no kale smoothies mandated) that actually work for picky eaters, PDA profiles, and overstimulated family tablesReal talk on self-care, meal-time overwhelm, and ditching the guilt trap of “good parent” vs. “bad eater”If you’re desperate for clarity—like, “can food actually help ADHD symptoms?”—this is your nerdy, comforting, slightly unhinged parenting pep talk. Grab your coffee (or a glass of wine) and hit play.Connect with Sandrine👉 SavoirFayre.co.ukThis Month’s Sponsors:Dr. LauraA licensed psychologist and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider who works virtually with kids, teens, and adults in NY, DE, VA, and FL. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, tics, and insomnia—and offers parent support that actually supports you. Dr. Laura is also a homeschooling mom of two, so yes, she gets it. Explore her children’s book, audio workshops (hello, Behavior Change Ahead!), and therapy services.💊 NeuroNeedsA science-backed supplement line created by Dr. Richard Boles, a geneticist and ADHD dad who walked this exact road. These all-natural formulas were developed to support focus, mood, and brain health—and they helped his own son transition off stimulants and thrive in college. So if you’ve ever wished you had a scientist in your back pocket, this is it. 📱 GoallyThe tablet built specifically for neurodivergent kids. It’s distraction-free (no YouTube, no internet rabbit holes) and comes loaded with visual schedules, routines, AAC, timers, and even behavior tracking tools. 💌 The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club NewsletterWelcome to The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club, my no-BS weekly newsletter where we talk meltdowns, school drama, sensory hellscapes, and the real wins—like brushing teeth without tears. 📱 Aura Parental ControlsWe can’t uninstall TikTok from the internet, but we can create boundaries that don’t make our kids feel like we’re tracking their every swipe.Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof A gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show
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  • The Lecture That Changed My ADHD Parenting Forever: Dr. Barkley, Executive Dysfunction, and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome
    In this powerful deep dive, I unpack the Dr. Russell Barkley lecture that completely changed how I parent my neurodivergent child. We’re breaking down why ADHD is not a behavioral issue, but a developmental delay in executive function—and what that actually means in real-life moments (like, why your 10-year-old melts down like a kindergartener).I also share Dr. Barkley's surprising reply to my personal email—and his groundbreaking insight into Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS), formerly known as Sluggish Cognitive Tempo. Spoiler alert: If your child seems spacey, unmotivated, or not ADHD enough for the diagnosis to make sense, this might be why.We’ll cover:The 5 core executive functions impacted by ADHDWhy time feels different for neurodivergent kids (hello, Time Blindness)What CDS is, and why it matters more than most pediatricians realizeHow I radically shifted from shame-based discipline to skill-building scaffoldsWhether you’re newly diagnosed or five IEP meetings deep—this episode will help you make sense of the chaos, ditch the guilt, and finally feel seen.🧠 Watch the full Barkley lecture here!This Month’s Sponsors:Dr. LauraA licensed psychologist and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider who works virtually with kids, teens, and adults in NY, DE, VA, and FL. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, tics, and insomnia—and offers parent support that actually supports you. Dr. Laura is also a homeschooling mom of two, so yes, she gets it. Explore her children’s book, audio workshops (hello, Behavior Change Ahead!), and therapy services.💊 NeuroNeedsA science-backed supplement line created by Dr. Richard Boles, a geneticist and ADHD dad who walked this exact road. These all-natural formulas were developed to support focus, mood, and brain health—and they helped his own son transition off stimulants and thrive in college. So if you’ve ever wished you had a scientist in your back pocket, this is it. 📱 GoallyThe tablet built specifically for neurodivergent kids. It’s distraction-free (no YouTube, no internet rabbit holes) and comes loaded with visual schedules, routines, AAC, timers, and even behavior tracking tools. 💌 The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club NewsletterWelcome to The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club, my no-BS weekly newsletter where we talk meltdowns, school drama, sensory hellscapes, and the real wins—like brushing teeth without tears. 📱 Aura Parental ControlsWe can’t uninstall TikTok from the internet, but we can create boundaries that don’t make our kids feel like we’re tracking their every swipe.Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof A gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show
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Welcome to Chaos and Caffeine, where parenting gets real, messy, and fueled by endless coffee refills. Hosted by ADHD parent coach Danielle Kelly, this podcast dives into the beautiful chaos of raising neurodivergent kids, balancing life, and finding joy in the middle of the madness.From ADHD hacks and emotional management tips to stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, or say awesome Chaos and Caffeine is your go-to resource for navigating the unpredictable world of parenting. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, relatable stories, or just someone who gets it, grab your mug and join the conversation.Parenting isn’t perfect, but with a little caffeine and a lot of community, we’ll get through it together. New episodes every week!
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