Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

• Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham: Real ADHD Parenting Strategies That Actually Work

  Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! If you’re raising a neurodivergent child and traditional parenting advice makes you want to scream into a throw pillow, this episode is your new safe place. Today, I’m joined by Dayna Abraham — bestselling author, founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, creator of the Calm the Chaos framework, and the internet’s favorite “I’ve-been-there” ADHD mom who turned family chaos into a science-backed system for connection and behavior support.We dig into what actually works for ADHD, sensory, and emotionally intense kids — the kind of strategies parents Google at midnight because nothing else is cutting it. Dayna breaks down her signature approach, shares raw stories from parenting her three neurodivergent kids, and gives you practical, real-world tools you can use TODAY to reduce meltdowns, improve emotional regulation, and feel less alone in the hardest moments.If you want compassionate, realistic ADHD parenting support that doesn’t require perfection, color-coded binders, or pretending your kid is “easy,” this conversation is your lifeline.Listen in and discover:The truth about ADHD and “big behavior” kidsWhy typical discipline fails neurodivergent kidsDayna’s 5-step Calm the Chaos framework (and how to use it fast)The small changes that completely shift home dynamicsHow to build connection when your kid’s emotions are on fireWhat parents can do right now to feel more confident and in controlThis episode is raw, practical, and full of tools you’ll want to replay again and again.Connect with Dayna 👉 Calm the ChaosThis Month’s Sponsors:💊 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. 🧮 Pop Sugar Cafe The printable shop saving ADHD parents everywhere from pure morning meltdown chaos. Their visual schedules, routine charts, and emotion trackers are actually cute and neurodivergent-friendly. 🪑 Ted KangarooA line of science-backed sensory furniture and tools designed for kids who feel everything — loudly, quickly, and all at once. Ted Kangaroo’s patented chairs, vests, and rockers give your child a safe, calming, multi-sensory space to refocus, self-soothe, and regulate their emotions. 🎁 Play Therapy SupplyBecause sometimes the best gifts aren’t found in the toy aisle. Play Therapy Supply curates sensory-friendly tools, fidgets, and therapeutic toys that actually help kids calm their bodies and connect with their feelings.Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show

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• ADHD School Survival Guide: Expert Tips with Kate Panfile on Learning Disabilities, IEPs and Parent Empowerment

  Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! I sit down with education pro Kate Panfile — certified Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDT-C), academic coach and IEP translator extraordinaire — and we cut through the noise about parenting a neurodivergent kid in a school system that wasn’t built for them.If your child is navigating ADHD, reading struggles, executive function challenges or the dreaded IEP meeting, you’re about to get the real talk you didn’t know you needed. Kate shares the inside scoop on how to decode learning disabilities, partner with schools without losing your sanity, and set up your kid for success (yes, real success) instead of just survival. We get down to the messy, raw truth — no cookie-cutter formulas, no blame game, just actionable strategies you can use tonight to start shifting the trajectory for your child and your family.Tune in for:How to advocate effectively at school so you don’t get bulldozedConcrete routines and supports that honor your kid’s brain instead of fighting itWhy you need to care for your nervous system if you’re gonna stay in this fightGrab your coffee (or pour the second mug) and lean in — this one’s for the parents who refuse to let the system win.Connect with Kate 👉 Katepanfile.com or Take the QuizThis Month’s Sponsors:💊 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. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social Thinking® A powerhouse in neurodivergent-friendly social-emotional learning. Their evidence-based methodology gives parents, educators, and therapists tools to help kids (and adults) understand why we think socially — not just how to act. 🧮 Pop Sugar Cafe The printable shop saving ADHD parents everywhere from pure morning meltdown chaos. Their visual schedules, routine charts, and emotion trackers are actually cute and neurodivergent-friendly. 🪑 Ted KangarooA line of science-backed sensory furniture and tools designed for kids who feel everything — loudly, quickly, and all at once. Ted Kangaroo’s patented chairs, vests, and rockers give your child a safe, calming, multi-sensory space to refocus, self-soothe, and regulate their emotions. 🎁 Play Therapy SupplyBecause sometimes the best gifts aren’t found in the toy aisle. Play Therapy Supply curates sensory-friendly tools, fidgets, and therapeutic toys that actually help kids calm their bodies and connect with their feelings.👩🏼‍⚕️ Dr. Lorian Phillips Dr. Phillips helps families ditch the chaos and build calm through emotional regulation and practical tools that actually work in real life (you know, the life with homework battles, missing shoes, and bedtime meltdowns). Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show

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• ADHD Kids and Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know (ft. Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D.)

  👉 Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! Anxiety and ADHD go together like coffee and chaos — they just show up together. In this raw, relatable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with psychologist Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman, founder of Meaningful Psychological Services, to unpack the tangled mess of ADHD + anxiety in kids.Dr. Laura brings her deep experience as a school psychologist, CBT and mindfulness expert, and board-certified telemental health provider to share practical, science-backed strategies parents can actually use—not just print out and forget on the fridge.We dig into: ☕ How to tell if your child’s meltdowns are ADHD, anxiety, or both ☕ Why bedtime is often the trigger for spirals (and what CBT-I can do about it) ☕ Real-life ways to teach kids the difference between “real danger” and “brain drama” ☕ What “consistency” actually looks like when executive function is in the toilet ☕ Affordable, do-at-home mental health support when therapy isn’t an optionIf you’re an ADHD parent trying to stop the 3 a.m. worry spiral, this episode is your new comfort listen.🎧 Tune in, take a deep breath, and remember — you’re not failing, you’re parenting with a wiring manual nobody gave you.Connect with Dr. Laura 👉 www.meaningfulpsychservices.comThis Month’s Sponsors:💊 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. 🧮 Pop Sugar Cafe The printable shop saving ADHD parents everywhere from pure morning meltdown chaos. Their visual schedules, routine charts, and emotion trackers are actually cute and neurodivergent-friendly. Head to Pop Sugar Cafe and grab the tools your kid will actually use — because structure shouldn’t suck. 🪑 Ted KangarooA line of science-backed sensory furniture and tools designed for kids who feel everything — loudly, quickly, and all at once. Ted Kangaroo’s patented chairs, vests, and rockers give your child a safe, calming, multi-sensory space to refocus, self-soothe, and regulate their emotions. 🎁 Play Therapy SupplyBecause sometimes the best gifts aren’t found in the toy aisle. Play Therapy Supply curates sensory-friendly tools, fidgets, and therapeutic toys that actually help kids calm their bodies and connect with their feelings.👩🏼‍⚕️ Dr. Lorian Phillips Dr. Phillips helps families ditch the chaos and build calm through emotional regulation and practical tools that actually work in real life (you know, the life with homework battles, missing shoes, and bedtime meltdowns). Learn more about her ADHD Parenting Course and how she helps families thrive!Resources:Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show

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• ADHD + Child Behavior Hacks with Emry Kettle — Real Tools for Neuro-Divergent Families

  Welcome back to Chaos & Caffeine, where we toss the parenting rule-book and embrace the beautiful, messy reality of raising kids when our brains (and theirs) don’t do “normal.” In this episode, I’m so excited to bring on the brilliant Emry Kettle — a child-behavior specialist, trauma-informed coach, and neuro-affirming badass who works deep with ADHD brains (kid and parent alike).If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of meltdowns, shame spirals, or “but why won’t they just listen?” ruminations—this one’s for you. We dive into:Why traditional discipline tactics kill connection (and what actually works)How to tailor behavior strategies when your kid’s wired differently (hello ADHD, autism, sensory overload)The communication scripts and mindset shifts that save your sanity instead of eroding itAnd the radical truth: you, your kid, and your family aren’t broken — you’re doing the hardest job there is with zero manual.Emry brings over 20 years in the trenches as nanny, educator, and coach who knows the fatigue, the guilt, the overwhelm. But also the hope, the connection, the real tools that don’t require perfection.Grab your coffee, lean in, and let’s rewrite the parenting playbook — for our brains, for our kids, for the chaos.Connect with Emry 👉 emrykettle.com or on IG: @emrykettleThis Month’s Sponsors:👩🏼‍⚕️ Dr. Lorian Phillips Dr. Phillips helps families ditch the chaos and build calm through emotional regulation and practical tools that actually work in real life (you know, the life with homework battles, missing shoes, and bedtime meltdowns). Learn more about her ADHD Parenting Course and how she helps families thrive! 🧮 Pop Sugar Cafe The printable shop saving ADHD parents everywhere from pure morning meltdown chaos. Their visual schedules, routine charts, and emotion trackers are actually cute and neurodivergent-friendly. Head to Pop Sugar Cafe and grab the tools your kid will actually use — because structure shouldn’t suck. 🪀 Play Therapy Supply A longtime favorite of parents, teachers, and therapists who want kids to have the tools they need to regulate, focus, and thrive. From fidgets and sensory tools to calming corner essentials, therapeutic games, and classic sand play, they’ve got everything to support kids both at home and in the classroom. 💊 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:Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show

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• ADHD Parenting 101: What to Do After the Diagnosis (The Real, Raw, Relatable Version)

  So… your kid just got an ADHD diagnosis. You’re overwhelmed, half-relieved, half-panicking, and 100% Googling “what do I do now.”Take a deep breath, grab your caffeine of choice, and pull up a seat at the Chaos & Caffeine table — because this is the episode every ADHD parent needs.In this raw, real, and laugh-through-the-tears guide, host Danielle, ADHD mom and chaos navigator, walks you step-by-step through what actually happens after the diagnosis. From decoding ADHD itself to navigating 504 plans, finding the right treatment, and building a community that gets it — this is your roadmap for raising a neurodivergent kid in a world that still doesn’t fully understand them.This 90-minute episode blends science, storytelling, and soul — the practical tools you need, with the emotional permission you didn’t know you were missing.You’ll learn: ☕ What ADHD really is (and why awareness alone isn’t enough) ☕ How to build school support that’s legally sound and emotionally sane ☕ The truth about ADHD medication — no shame, just facts ☕ How to find your people (and why that changes everything) ☕ Why “that mom” — the advocate, the squeaky wheel — is a freaking heroWhether you’re newly diagnosed or deep in the IEP trenches, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and a little less alone.Because this journey isn’t about fixing your kid. It’s about understanding them — and realizing you were never broken either.🎧 Listen now — and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the Chaos & Caffeine community for more unfiltered ADHD parenting talk.This Month’s Sponsors:💊 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. 🧮 Pop Sugar Cafe The printable shop saving ADHD parents everywhere from pure morning meltdown chaos. Their visual schedules, routine charts, and emotion trackers are actually cute and neurodivergent-friendly. Head to Pop Sugar Cafe and grab the tools your kid will actually use — because structure shouldn’t suck. 🪑 Ted KangarooA line of science-backed sensory furniture and tools designed for kids who feel everything — loudly, quickly, and all at once. Ted Kangaroo’s patented chairs, vests, and rockers give your child a safe, calming, multi-sensory space to refocus, self-soothe, and regulate their emotions. 👩🏼‍⚕️ Dr. Lorian Phillips Dr. Phillips helps families ditch the chaos and build calm through emotional regulation and practical tools that actually work in real life (you know, the life with homework battles, missing shoes, and bedtime meltdowns). Learn more about her ADHD Parenting Course and how she helps families thrive!Resources:Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] the show

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