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Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast

By: Danielle Kelly
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Summary

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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Episodes
  • Why Your ADHD Kid Knows Better But Can't Do Better: The Brain Science Behind Behavior with Dr. Lisa Riegel

    Why Your ADHD Kid Knows Better But Can't Do Better: The Brain Science Behind Behavior with Dr. Lisa Riegel
    10 Nov 2026

    Why does your ADHD child know exactly what they're supposed to do but still struggle to actually do it?

    Why do simple requests turn into meltdowns? Why does traditional discipline seem to make everything worse? And what if the behavior we're constantly trying to correct is actually telling us something important about how our kids' brains work?

    This week on Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with Dr. Lisa A. Riegel, PhD, neuroscience-informed education and leadership strategist, author, founder and CEO of the Educational Partnerships Institute, and creator of the NeuroWell framework.

    With more than two decades of experience helping schools, educators, and organizations understand the relationship between brain science, behavior, stress, and learning, Dr. Riegel is bringing some seriously valuable insight to the ADHD parenting conversation.

    And trust me, this is a conversation every parent who's ever said, "But you KNOW better!" needs to hear.

    Because raising a child with ADHD isn't just about managing behavior. It's about understanding the executive function challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, stress responses, and environmental factors that can make everyday expectations feel impossible.

    Connect with Dr. Riegel 👉 Dr. Lisa Riegel

    This Month's Sponsors:

    💚 KinderFarms

    KinderFarms offers thoughtfully formulated children's medicines and wellness products made with ingredients parents can feel good about.

    🧩 Clixo

    Screen-free, hands-on, creative play for kids who need to move, build, fidget, and let their imaginations run wild.

    🔬 Kodo Kids

    Open-ended, sensory-rich play materials that let neurodivergent kids explore, experiment, and learn in the ways that work for their brains.

    🧱 Cubles

    Recyclable building sets that transform flat pieces into 3D creations—keeping busy hands building and brilliant brains creating.

    🧦 Parker & Talia

    Sensory-friendly clothing and socks made for kids who can’t just “ignore” the tag, seam, texture, or waistband.

    🌱 MaryRuth Organics

    If you’ve got a kid who treats vegetables like a personal enemy, MaryRuth Organics might become your new best friend.

    Join Our Patreon and Find All of Our Faves!

    📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

    Support the show

    Danielle is the host of Chaos & Caffeine, a fast-growing ADHD parenting podcast where she interviews leading psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advocates about what actually helps ADHD kids thrive in the real world. Through science-backed conversations and very real mom-in-the-trenches storytelling, the show helps parents navigate executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, learning differences, and the everyday chaos of raising neurodivergent kids.

    Each week, Danielle translates complex ADHD research into practical tools parents can actually use — from building routines that support developing brains to helping kids strengthen focus, flexibility, and self-regulation skills.

    Listen to the podcast and explore expert interviews at:
    https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcast

    Danielle frequently speaks and writes about ADHD parenting strategies, executive function development, emotional regulation, screen use and attention, learning challenges like dyslexia, and building resilient neurodivergent families.
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    52 min
  • ADHD, IEPs & 504 Plans: How to Fight for Your Child at School | Vicki of Blue Glasses Advocacy

    ADHD, IEPs & 504 Plans: How to Fight for Your Child at School | Vicki of Blue Glasses Advocacy
    3 Nov 2026
    Ever walked into an IEP or 504 meeting feeling like you needed a law degree, a therapist, and a damn battle plan just to get your child the support they deserve?You're not alone.For parents raising kids with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental differences, navigating the special education system can feel like a full-time job nobody applied for.And when your child is struggling at school, the last thing you need is another meeting where everyone talks in circles and nothing actually changes.This week on Chaos & Caffeine: ADHD Parenting Podcast, Danielle Kelly sits down with Vicki Christensen, special education advocate and founder of Blue Glasses Advocacy, to break down the complicated world of IEPs, Section 504 plans, school accommodations, parental rights, and effective special education advocacy.With 15 years of experience advocating for families as both a parent and professional, Vicki brings a child-centered perspective to helping families navigate the special education system.We're digging into:IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the difference, and what should ADHD parents understand about each?Special Education Rights: What parents need to know when their child isn't receiving appropriate school support.IEP and 504 Meetings: How to prepare, ask better questions, and advocate confidently.ADHD School Accommodations: What meaningful classroom support can actually look like.School Red Flags: How to recognize when an accommodation or intervention isn't working.School Pushback: How to respond when educators disagree with your concerns or requests.Parent Advocacy Burnout: How to work collaboratively with schools without losing your damn mind.Because here's the thing: our neurodivergent kids don't need to become different children to succeed in school.They need appropriate support, individualized strategies, and adults willing to understand how their brains work.And we need to know how to advocate for those things.Connect with Vicki 👉 Blue Glasses AdvocacyThis Month's Sponsors:💚 KinderFarmsKinderFarms offers thoughtfully formulated children's medicines and wellness products made with ingredients parents can feel good about.🧩 ClixoScreen-free, hands-on, creative play for kids who need to move, build, fidget, and let their imaginations run wild.🌎 bina schoolA small, global online school built for kids who need learning to be more flexible, personalized, and human.🔬 Kodo KidsOpen-ended, sensory-rich play materials that let neurodivergent kids explore, experiment, and learn in the ways that work for their brains.🧱 CublesRecyclable building sets that transform flat pieces into 3D creations—keeping busy hands building and brilliant brains creating. 🧦 Parker & TaliaSensory-friendly clothing and socks made for kids who can’t just “ignore” the tag, seam, texture, or waistband. 🌱 MaryRuth OrganicsIf you’ve got a kid who treats vegetables like a personal enemy, MaryRuth Organics might become your new best friend. Join Our Patreon and Find All of Our Faves! 📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.Support the showDanielle is the host of Chaos & Caffeine, a fast-growing ADHD parenting podcast where she interviews leading psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advocates about what actually helps ADHD kids thrive in the real world. Through science-backed conversations and very real mom-in-the-trenches storytelling, the show helps parents navigate executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, learning differences, and the everyday chaos of raising neurodivergent kids.Each week, Danielle translates complex ADHD research into practical tools parents can actually use — from building routines that support developing brains to helping kids strengthen focus, flexibility, and self-regulation skills.Listen to the podcast and explore expert interviews at:https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcastDanielle frequently speaks and writes about ADHD parenting strategies, executive function development, emotional regulation, screen use and attention, learning challenges like dyslexia, and building resilient neurodivergent families.
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    55 min
  • Why ADHD Kids Can’t “Just Do It”: Executive Function & School Success with Dan Levine

    Why ADHD Kids Can’t “Just Do It”: Executive Function & School Success with Dan Levine
    27 Oct 2026

    Why can an ADHD child understand exactly what they need to do—but still struggle to begin, organize, remember, or finish it?

    In this episode of Chaos & Caffeine: ADHD Parenting Podcast, Danielle Kelly sits down with Dan Levine, president and founder of Engaging Minds, to unpack the executive-function challenges affecting ADHD kids at school and at home.

    Dan explains why inconsistency is not the same as laziness, defiance, or a lack of motivation—and why planners, checklists, timers, folders, and color-coded systems sometimes fail spectacularly. 😂

    Together, Danielle and Dan explore:

    • What executive functioning actually looks like in everyday life
    • Why ADHD kids often struggle to turn knowledge into action
    • How task initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and time management affect school performance
    • Practical ways to make homework feel less overwhelming
    • Why common ADHD organization systems stop working
    • How repeated mistakes and missing assignments affect confidence
    • The difference between supporting, scaffolding, rescuing, and taking over
    • How parents can help neurodivergent kids build independence without removing support before they are ready

    This conversation is part of our ADHD Kids and School Success campaign, created to give neurodivergent families practical strategies for surviving school with more understanding, more confidence, and significantly fewer backpack-related nervous breakdowns.

    Listen to Chaos & Caffeine and find our ADHD parenting resources:
    https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcast

    Connect with Dan 👉 Engaging Minds

    This Month's Sponsors:

    🌎 bina school

    A small, global online school built for kids who need learning to be more flexible, personalized, and human.

    🔬 Kodo Kids

    Open-ended, sensory-rich play materials that let neurodivergent kids explore, experiment, and learn in the ways that work for their brains.

    🧱 Cubles

    Recyclable building sets that transform flat pieces into 3D creations—keeping busy hands building and brilliant brains creating.

    🩵 Parker & Talia

    Sensory-friendly clothing and socks made for kids who can’t just “ignore” the tag, seam, texture, or waistband.

    🎓 Inclusive Expectations

    Special education advocacy and personalized support helping parents navigate IEPs, school meetings, and accommodations with more confidence.

    🌱 MaryRuth Organics

    If you’ve got a kid who treats vegetables like a personal enemy, MaryRuth Organics might become your new best friend.

    Join Our Patreon and Find All of Our Faves!

    📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.

    Support the show

    Danielle is the host of Chaos & Caffeine, a fast-growing ADHD parenting podcast where she interviews leading psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advocates about what actually helps ADHD kids thrive in the real world. Through science-backed conversations and very real mom-in-the-trenches storytelling, the show helps parents navigate executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, learning differences, and the everyday chaos of raising neurodivergent kids.

    Each week, Danielle translates complex ADHD research into practical tools parents can actually use — from building routines that support developing brains to helping kids strengthen focus, flexibility, and self-regulation skills.

    Listen to the podcast and explore expert interviews at:
    https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcast

    Danielle frequently speaks and writes about ADHD parenting strategies, executive function development, emotional regulation, screen use and attention, learning challenges like dyslexia, and building resilient neurodivergent families.
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    56 min
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