Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

• How to Help Your ADHD + Dyslexic Child Thrive: Brain-Based Parenting with Dr. Rebecca Troy

  Struggling to support your child with ADHD and dyslexia? You're not alone—and you're definitely not out of options.In this powerhouse episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with educational neuroscientist and literacy expert Dr. Rebecca Troy, founder of Retrain the Dyslexic Brain. With over 22 years of experience and a doctorate in education, Dr. Troy dives deep into the science behind dyslexia, how it often overlaps with ADHD, and what actually works to help your neurodivergent child succeed.Learn how to retrain the brain, build emotional resilience, and create practical home strategies that support your child's unique learning needs. Whether your child is melting down over reading homework or feeling "too much" in the classroom, this episode will leave you with hope, clarity, and actionable tools you can use today.🎯 Perfect for: parents of newly diagnosed ADHD kids, families navigating dyslexia, and anyone who wants to understand their child’s brain better (without getting a PhD).Connect with Dr. Troy 👉 Retrain the Dyslexic Brain with Dr. Rebecca Troy | Home🔥 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:  Aura Parental Controls app—because sometimes we need more than just good intentions to keep the digital chaos in check.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? TalkSpace —because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Get connected with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.📧 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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• Screen Time & ADHD: How I Stopped Fighting and Started Parenting Smarter

  Is screen time rotting our ADHD kids' brains—or is there a smarter way to manage it without losing ours? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I spill the beans on why I was the "mean mom" who banned YouTube (yep, even YouTube Kids wasn’t safe), and how I finally found a middle ground with the help of Google Family Link and actual science.We’ll dig into what screen time really does to our neurodivergent kiddos' brains (spoiler: it’s more than just turning them into gremlins), how I sat my 10-year-old down for a reality check, and the limits we set that are actually working. Plus: expert-backed screen time tips, my favorite trick from Rich Dechico that turned screen time into a learning moment, and the truth bomb Dr. Willough Jenkins dropped that changed my entire approach.Pour your coffee, grab your earbuds, and let’s talk screens, sanity, and surviving ADHD parenting one app at a time.🔥 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:  Aura Parental Controls app—because sometimes we need more than just good intentions to keep the digital chaos in check.Could Therapy be the Answer? TalkSpace —because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Get connected 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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• How Speech Delays & ADHD Collide: What Every Parent Needs to Know with SLP Ellie Richter

  Does your child have trouble expressing themselves—or maybe they're talking nonstop but struggling to communicate effectively? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle sits down with bilingual speech-language pathologist and ADHD parent advocate Ellie Richter, MA, CCC-SLP, to unpack the often-overlooked connection between speech and language development and ADHD. Ellie shares her expert insights on identifying red flags, when to seek an evaluation, and how overwhelmed parents can advocate for support in schools and beyond.Whether you’re new to the ADHD journey or neck-deep in IEP meetings and communication meltdowns, this episode will give you the tools, encouragement, and clarity you’ve been craving. We cover:How speech delays and ADHD symptoms can overlap (and get misdiagnosed)What “typical” language development looks like vs. when to get helpHow to use everyday moments to build language skillsWhy early intervention is everything—and how to get itDon’t miss this jam-packed episode with one of the most relatable and resourceful voices in the SLP world. Grab your coffee, take a breath, and let’s decode the chaos—one conversation at a time.Connect with Ellie and steal her resources! 👉My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialteletherapist/My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566987832697My Website: https://theessentialteletherapist.com/ADDitude Magazine 504 AccommodationsSara Ward + resources: https://www.efpractice.com/resourcesTera Sumpter: https://terasumpter.com/🔥 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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• 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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