Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
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!
Episodes
It’s back-to-school season… which means the emails, the phone calls, and the “your child is struggling” meetings are about to roll in. And if you’ve got an ADHD kiddo, or even a suspected ADHD kiddo, this season can feel like diagnosis season on steroids.
Recently, one of our Chaos Crew got a little offended when I called it “ADHD diagnosis season” on social media. And listen, I’m not here to water down the chaos or rebrand myself i...
Raising Differently Wired Kids with Debbie Reber | ADHD Parenting, Tilt Parenting & Book Club Invite
If you’re raising a differently wired child — ADHD, autism, gifted, learning differences, or anything that makes them zig when the world zags — today’s episode is going to feel like a giant exhale.
Danielle sits down with the legendary Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting, host of the Tilt Parenting Podcast, and author of the bestselling book Differently Wired. Together, they dive deep into what it really means to parent kids who...
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 suppo...
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 bring...
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...
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 ...
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 groundbrea...
If your kid is falling apart over homework, school emails feel like personal attacks, and you’re constantly wondering if you’re failing as a parent… stop right here. This episode of Chaos & Caffeine brings you the straight-talking, research-backed, and soul-soothing advice of Scotti Weintraub—ADHD parent coach, educator, and founder of Reframe Parenting.
With over 17 years of experience in education and a Master’s in flipping sc...
If watching your ADHD child struggle to make friends feels like emotional whiplash, this episode is your lifeline. In this raw and radically helpful deep-dive, Danielle unpacks the heartbreaking reality of social struggles in ADHD kids—from impulsivity and rejection sensitivity to emotional dysregulation and executive function gaps.
You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your child’s brain during playdates, why they miss social c...
What if you could parent your ADHD child like a high-performance coach—calm, confident, and totally in control, even during a full-blown cereal aisle meltdown?
In this powerhouse episode of Chaos & Caffeine, certified mental performance coach Dan Mickle breaks down what every ADHD parent needs to know about building mental resilience, regulating emotions (theirs AND ours), and helping neurodivergent kids thrive in a world that w...
Feeling lost in a sea of IEPs, 504s, FBAs, and all those other acronym landmines tossed around at school meetings and doctor visits? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not clueless. In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting expert and emotional support bestie Danielle Kelly breaks down over 30 essential neurodivergent terms in plain English, with relatable stories, mom-level sarcasm, and zero judgment.
From decodin...
Parenting a neurodivergent child isn’t for the faint of heart—and if you’ve ever left an IEP meeting in tears, Googled “ADHD meltdown strategies” at 2am, or wondered if you might be neurodivergent too… this episode is your lifeline.
In this powerful, no-fluff conversation, host Danielle Kelly sits down with neurodiversity consultant, speaker, and Journey2Bloom founder Lisa Richer, a mom of two neurodivergent kids (and one herself), ...
Summer break doesn't have to feel like the Olympics of meltdowns, messes, and mental fatigue—especially if you're parenting a neurodivergent child. In this jam-packed episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly serves up a raw, relatable, science-backed guide to surviving (and maybe even enjoying?!) summer with ADHD kids in tow.
We’ll unpack why summer is so freaking hard for kids with ADHD, how to create anchor-p...
What if your child’s ADHD, autism, or mood swings aren’t just behavioral—but biological? In this jaw-dropping episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle dives deep with world-renowned medical geneticist and founder of NeuroNeeds, Dr. Richard Boles, to uncover the science your pediatrician probably never mentioned.
Dr. Boles breaks down the mitochondria-brain connection, the genetic roots of neurodivergence, and how targeted nutr...
Has your teen announced they have ADHD—because TikTok said so? You’re not alone. In this powerful and relatable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly (your ADHD parenting bestie) unpacks the wild world of social media self-diagnosis, especially how platforms like TikTok are shaping how kids understand mental health.
We dive deep into the science of ADHD, teen brain development, emotional regulation, and how to separat...
Are you drowning in laundry piles, unfinished to-do lists, and the constant chaos of parenting kids with ADHD? You are so not alone—and this episode is your lifeline. Danielle Kelly, host of Chaos & Caffeine, sits down with productivity and organizing expert Lisa Zawrotny, founder of Positively Productive Systems and host of the Positively Living Podcast, to talk all things routines, overwhelm, and how to actually get stuff don...
Ever wonder why your ADHD kid’s 5-minute shower turns into a 37-minute bathroom rave that destroys your entire morning routine? Spoiler: They’re not being lazy—they literally don’t feel time the way neurotypical brains do.
In this must-hear episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting coach and podcast host Danielle Kelly dives deep into the science of ADHD time blindness. You’ll learn how executive dysfunction disrupts your chil...
If you’re raising a child with ADHD or autism and wondering what their future might look like—stop what you’re doing and hit play.
In this unforgettable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with Martin Slyngstad—autism advocate, public speaker, Special Olympics gold medalist, co-author of Chatter Box: My Life with Autism, and founder of Spire Autism. Diagnosed at age five and now in early adulthood, Martin ...
Are we to blame for our kids' ADHD? In this spicy episode of Chaos & Caffeine, your ADHD parenting bestie Danielle Kelly dives into the viral Diary of a CEO interview with Erica Komisar, where she drops a parenting bomb: that ADHD might be caused by daycare and parental choices. Uh, what?
Danielle unpacks the science (yes, real studies), the myths, and the emotional toll of blaming parents—especially moms—for their children...
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, ho...
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