Chaos & Caffeine
Chaos & Caffeine
Podcast Description
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!
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The podcast primarily focuses on parenting neurodivergent children, particularly those with ADHD. Key topics include emotional management, parenting strategies, navigating special education IEPs and 504s, and transforming chaos into creative parenting moments. Episode examples feature ADHD parenting hacks, advocacy tips from experts, and discussions on mindfulness practices to improve family dynamics.

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!
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If your ADHD household completely unraveled after the holidays, school breaks, or time off, this episode is for you.
In this kickoff episode of the New Year, Less Chaos series, ADHD educator and parent coach Peggy Gomula joins Chaos & Caffeine to break down why ADHD routines fall apart after breaks and how parents can reset without punishment, power struggles, or burnout.
Peggy’s approach to ADHD parenting is refreshingly different. Instead of focusing on compliance and correction, she teaches families how to lead with connection over correction, understand how ADHD brains actually work, and rebuild routines in a way that sticks — not just in January, but all year long.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why transitions and breaks are especially hard for ADHD kids
- How to reset routines after holidays, school breaks, and chaotic weeks
- What “connection over correction” actually looks like in real life
- Practical, ADHD-friendly strategies that work beyond the New Year
These strategies aren’t about perfection. They’re about understanding, flexibility, and creating systems that support ADHD brains even when life interrupts your routines (because it always does).
If you’re an ADHD parent looking for realistic tools, science-backed insight, and zero shame, this episode will help you start your year — or your reset — with more confidence and less chaos. 🎧
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