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 differently
Whether 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.
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