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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 ...
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Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder... Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You ...
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Drawing on years of experience working with families, Parenting Coaches Siope Kinikini and Kimber Petersen share how families can improve, heal, and find success using the proven methods of the Teaching-Family Model. Visit smarterparenting.com to learn more.
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Ever feel like ADHD parenting is pure chaos? You’re not alone! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we sit down with ADHD expert, coach, and former behavioral specialist Jim Burgoon to talk about what it’s really like parenting ADHD kids while having ADHD yourself. From ADHD meltdowns and executive dysfunction to parenting hacks and behavior strate…
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What if everyone hates me? What if no one reads my book? No one told me that writing a book came with an existential crisis. Wrestling with how to write the book that moms need, while also showing up fully as myself, and writing words I can stand by for decades to come… this has been a lot more weighty than I expected. I thought I was going to be u…
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Did I cause my child’s ADHD? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re busting myths and diving into the science of where ADHD really comes from—spoiler: it’s NOT because of sugar, screen time, or bad parenting. We’ll break down the role of genetics, brain structure, and environmental …
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Raising a neurodivergent child is a wild ride, and today on Chaos & Caffeine, we’re sitting down with the amazing Katy Bolton—a neurodivergent mother, birth advocate, and founder of Mother Gaia. Katy shares her journey of raising a child with ADHD and autism, the challenges and triumphs of neurodivergent parenting, and how she empowers mothers thro…
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👉 Thinking about ADHD medication for your child but feeling overwhelmed by opinions, myths, and internet debates? You’re not alone! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re breaking down: ✔️ The science behind ADHD medication (what it actually does) ✔️ The pros & cons of medicating ADHD kids ✔️ Common myths & misconceptions about ADHD meds ✔️ My …
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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like there’s no time for YOU? You’re not alone, mama! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with self-care and motherhood coach Emma Benyon to break down real, doable self-care strategies for busy moms. Emma is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and founder of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, and …
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Do you tell your child they have ADHD, or do you keep it a secret? Many parents struggle with this question, and in this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert Danielle Kelly breaks it all down. ✅ The apprehensions parents face—Will they use ADHD as an excuse? Will it lower their self-esteem? ✅ The pros and cons of telling vs. not telli…
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Parenting a neurodivergent kid is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded while chugging espresso—equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. But fear not! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with Sam Marion, LCSW, a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, author, and all-around badass advocate for neurodivergent families. We’re diving into: ✅…
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Does your ADHD child struggle with meltdowns, emotional outbursts, and big feelings? You’re not alone! ADHD makes emotional regulation HARD, but in this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’ll break down: ✅ Why ADHD kids struggle with self-regulation ✅ How YOU can help (without constant battles) ✅ Why modeling emotional regulation is the secret weapon ✅…
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If you’ve ever wondered why your ADHD kiddo seems to be running on fumes or bouncing off the walls (sometimes in the same hour), this episode is your holy grail! 🎙️ I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Lauren Davis—functional medicine practitioner, holistic nutritionist, and all-around ADHD parenting powerhouse—to talk about how gut health, nutr…
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HOT TAKE: I don’t believe people with ADHD are lazy. There is a reason that they don’t want to or can’t do the thing, and when you untangle that obstacle, voila! It’s easier to get things done. How do you know the difference between procrastinating and prioritizing for later? There are some things in life we can’t avoid, so how do you deal with the…
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Is your ADHD child struggling in school? Wondering how to get a 504 Plan or IEP to secure the accommodations they need? In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re breaking down 504 Plans vs. IEPs—what they are, how they work, and the exact steps to qualify your child for special education support. Plus, we’ll uncover why both are at risk, share pro…
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Struggling with ADHD parenting? Feel like nothing is working? Dr. Taylor Harper, child psychologist and ADHD expert, joins us to debunk the biggest ADHD parenting myths and reveal what actually helps your neurodivergent child thrive. We’re diving into: ✅ Why traditional discipline fails ADHD kids ✅ How to handle meltdowns without losing your mind ✅…
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Did you know that artificial dyes, sugar, and processed foods can make ADHD symptoms worse? Many parents struggle with picky eaters, but the right nutrition can boost focus, emotional regulation, and energy levels for ADHD kids. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert Danielle Kelly breaks down: ✅ The best foods for ADHD brain he…
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Does your child struggle with sensory overload, clothing discomfort, or daily meltdowns? You’re not alone! In this episode, we sit down with Julia Deney, founder of Sense-ational You, to uncover practical sensory solutions for kids with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorder (SPD). Julia shares expert-backed sensory hacks to help neurodiverg…
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Ditch the quest for Pinterest perfection and actually get stuff done. In this episode, I’m getting real about how my book proposal is going amidst juggling the whirlwind of parenting and work projects. The highs and lows of writing are kicking in already. Do I need to write multiple books because there's just too much to say? Slow your roll, Patric…
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Struggling to get your ADHD kid to sleep? You’re not alone! ADHD brains are wired differently, making bedtime feel like a never-ending battle. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parent coach Danielle Kelly breaks down why ADHD kids fight sleep, why melatonin often doesn’t work (or makes things worse!), and what actually helps—like the magic …
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Struggling to keep up with your ADHD kiddo’s energy, emotions, and ever-changing interests? You’re not alone! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we sit down with Lauren O’Carroll, ADHD parenting coach and founder of Positively Parenting, to break down the game-changing strategies that help parents go from overwhelmed to empowered. Lauren brings h…
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Alright, ADHD parents, let’s talk. You finally got that ADHD diagnosis, felt the sweet relief of finally having answers… but why is your kid still melting down, shutting down, or pushing back on everything? Here’s the kicker—ADHD almost never rides solo. Anxiety, sensory issues, ODD, DMDD, learning disabilities… they all love to crash the party. In…
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Alright, ADHD parents, this episode is a must-listen! We’re sitting down with Dr. Nerissa Bauer, a board-certified behavioral pediatrician, ADHD advocate, and parenting expert who is changing the game for families like ours. Dr. Bauer is the genius behind Let’s Talk Kids Health, where she takes all that overwhelming medical jargon and breaks it dow…
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When you’re hiding in the bathroom in a puddle of tears on the floor, what do you do next? When you’ve yelled at your family and said things you regret during a grownup temper tantrum and wish you could hide under a rock forever, what do you do next? When the shame and guilt and overwhelm feel like too much to bear, what do you do now? It’s so comm…
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ADHD parents, let’s be honest—how are we supposed to keep a routine for our ADHD kids when we can’t even remember where we put our phone (or our sanity)? If consistency feels like an impossible dream and your best-laid plans always end up buried under a pile of laundry, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down ADHD-friendly systems that …
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Struggling with sensory meltdowns, chaotic mornings, and executive dysfunction? You’re not alone, ADHD parents! In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, we’re sitting down with Joanna Poyssick, an incredible occupational therapist who’s helping ADHD families reclaim their sanity—one strategy at a time. We’ll dive into: ✅ What occupational therapy actua…
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Alright, ADHD parents, deep breaths. Today, we’re tackling a question that has special needs parents chugging coffee like it’s a survival tactic—what happens if the Department of Education gets the axe? A listener wrote in, freaking out about what this could mean for their child’s IEP. Will we be left to fend for ourselves? Is homeschooling the onl…
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You chose this person for a reason. You love them. Aaaaand relationships are complicated. Sometimes you may not LIKE your partner as much as you love them. Adding ADHD in the mix is more than another layer of complexity to your relationship, whether it affects you, your partner, or both. As Valentine's Day approaches, here’s a clip from Successful …
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What happens when two powerhouse ADHD mamas get together? Absolute chaos… but make it productive. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I sit down with Jami Goldfarb Shapiro, host of Grandma Has ADHD, to talk about the wild ride of neurodivergence across generations. We’re spilling the tea (and coffee) on late diagnoses, breaking generational cycles…
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Struggling with ADHD chaos at home? You’re not alone, mama. This week, a listener asked: “What are the top things I can do to make ADHD parenting easier right now?” And girl, I felt that. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m breaking down two powerful ADHD parenting strategies that will reduce meltdowns, create structure, and make your days smo…
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Struggling to get your child’s school to take their ADHD needs seriously? Lost in the IEP vs. 504 maze? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert Danielle Kelly sits down with special education advocate Karen Mayher Cunningham, who’s helped countless families navigat…
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I’m writing a book for moms with ADHD. Whoo-hoo! First up, I want your input! What do you wish you had known years ago about having ADHD? What do you wish more people were talking about? Tell me what you want to read about: patriciasung.com/book Are you interested in joining the beta reader team? Fill in the same form and check the beta reader box:…
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ADHD parenting isn’t just meltdowns in Target and caffeine-fueled survival mode—it comes with some seriously amazing perks! In Episode 5 of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly flips the script on ADHD parenting, shining a light on the strengths that make our neurodivergent kiddos truly extraordinary. ☕ Inside this episode: ✔️ The unexpected super…
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Feeling like you’re parenting on caffeine and sheer willpower? You’re not alone! In Episode 4 of Chaos & Caffeine, Danielle Kelly sits down with Rich DeCicco—ADHD dad, coach, and creator of Parenting Breakthrough—to get real about the highs, lows, and game-changing strategies of raising neurospicy kids. ☕ Inside this episode: ✔️ The biggest mindset…
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Parenting is hard. ADHD parenting? That’s next-level chaos. If you feel like you’re herding cats in a tornado, Chaos & Caffeine has your back! In Episode 3, host Danielle Kelly—ADHD mom, coach, and caffeine-powered chaos coordinator—dives into why parenting a neurodivergent kid feels so overwhelming and, more importantly, what you can do about it. …
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Parenting a neurodivergent kid while managing your own ADHD? It’s a whole different level of chaos—but you’re not alone. In this powerhouse episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with Liezl Laidlaw—therapist, author, mindfulness coach, and ADHD mom—to talk about what it really takes to juggle it all. 🎙️ Inside this episode: ✔️ L…
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Meet my friend Laura, host of the ADHD Aha! Podcast by Understood.org. In this episode, Laura and I chat about managing emotions with ADHD - especially as a mom who yells a lot. Laura shares: Patricia Sung was diagnosed with ADHD in her first year of college. It wasn’t until she became a mother, and other people relied on her, that she realized jus…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Chaos & Caffeine! 🎉 If you’re a parent navigating the beautiful, messy chaos of raising an ADHD kiddo, this is your new home. Today, we’re diving into a truth bomb that could transform your family dynamics: the biggest game-changer in ADHD parenting is... YOU. Parenting an ADHD kid is a wild ride—one that no boo…
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Meet my friend Danielle, host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and I chat about the ups and downs of being a mom with ADHD. Danielle shares: "You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!" ... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnose…
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Every October, ADDA hosts TADD Talks, short podcasts shared by ADHD experts around the world. For this year’s ADHD Awareness Month, I shared about “ADHD Energy Management: End the Cycle of Burnout Crash After Frenetic Productivity.” I’m talking about 3 reasons we spin through the cycle of “getting a million things done with peak efficiency” to the …
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We’re in the thick of the holidays and perhaps your sanity is already wavering. School performances, shopping, baking, less sleep, unusual schedules, no routines, more asks… yikes! We still have 2 more weeks to go! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 ways to lower your stress and make the holidays enjoyable for both you and your family. Free resource…
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How do you choose the perfect planner? The one that will solve all your ADHD woes… In this episode, we’re discussing: All the brands of planners I have tried (the list is long), The two major mistakes people with ADHD make when choosing a planner, How to differentiate between your calendar and to-do list for optimal planning, Questions to help you …
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My 2024 word of the year was “Rest”. How did I do? Hmmm… While this episode is a celebration of 250 podcast episodes and over a million downloads (what!?!), I'm also sharing how I navigated the hard stuff this year. And how I look at rest entirely differently now than in January. Balancing the demands of motherhood, business, and my overall well-be…
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But my baseboards haven’t been dusted in 3 years! I can’t let them see my doom piles! It’s way too much work! If these kinds of reasons pop into your head whenever you think of hosting, this episode is for you! On today’s episode, I’m sharing a discussion from Successful Mama Meetups on how to make entertaining easy and ADHD friendly. It’s time to …
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No one pushes your buttons like your kids or partner can! Angry moms unite! Jokes aside, when anger gets out of hand, nothing good happens. Not only do we hurt ourselves and the people around us, the shame and guilt add on even more weight. This was a huge problem for me for the first few years of parenting. I still yell sometimes cuz I’m not perfe…
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Do your deep thoughts turn in to thought spirals? Today we’re talking about rumination: what it is, when it’s a problem, and what to do when your thoughts turn anxious, negative, or obsessive. I used to spend a lot of my energy what if-ing, worrying, and planning for the 37 possibilities that could possibly occur. If this is you, too, you don’t hav…
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Sad, mad, annoyed, happy, sad, crying, mad, tired. All within an hour! While hormones may be invisible to us, they sure do wreak havoc on our lives! Linda is here to teach us what's going on inside that drives our mood and energy in more ways than we can count. For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today’s g…
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Parenting with ADHD for ADHD is difficult. I mess it up a lot. I apologize a lot. I’m working on it. And I bet you are, too. For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today’s episode holds conflict resolution skills for our parenting tool belts. Our guest, Dr. Tamara Rosier, is founder of the ADHD Center of West…
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***Note that today’s episode is not for little ears, so grab your headphones or listen away from the kids. Intimacy is more than what happens in the bedroom. When things are not going well in the bedroom, it shows up in everyday life too. Relationship problems fester when ignored, seeping into the way you and your partner prioritize each other and …
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Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodiversity brings many challenges and stresses, but connecting with other parents going through similar experiences can help you feel less isolated and lonely. How can you best support both your ADHD child and yourself? For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talking to a new ADHD guest expert every week. Today’s guest is…
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You're not imagining it. Your ADHD symptoms can change as you age. ADHD in older adults can be very different than when you were younger and it's definitely not researched enough yet! You don't need to qualify as a senior citizen before your age affects your ADHD, so youngin’s and elders alike, let's listen in. For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re talki…
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When you go to a party, no matter the occasion or fanciness level, people often gravitate towards the kitchen. They circle up near the host at the grill or around the kitchen island, chatting while leaning against the counter and snacking on crackers. Even when they could be sitting in a comfy chair, people gravitate towards the heartbeat of the pa…
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There is a 50-75% chance that your child will have ADHD when you, their parent, have ADHD. That means everything multiplies exponentially - both the struggles and the wins! Parenting is already a tough job, and ADHD adds extra flavor, spunk, and responsibility onto both our and our kids’ plates. How can we raise our ADHD children well? Meet Tracy O…
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