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!
Chaos & Caffeine - ADHD Parenting Podcast
Why ADHD Kids Struggle with Sleep (and What Actually Helps!) | ADHD Parenting Tips
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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 of magnesium lotion.
You’ll learn:
☕ The real reason ADHD kids struggle with falling (and staying) asleep
☕ Why melatonin can backfire for neurodivergent kids
☕ How Magnesium Lotion can calm restless legs, ease anxiety, and improve sleep
☕ A much-needed affirmation for sleep-deprived ADHD parents
💤 Ready to turn bedtime chaos into (at least partial) calm? Tune in now!
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- Related Product of the Week: Magnesium Lotion is a game-changer for restless ADHD kids—helping to calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and relax muscles for a smoother, more restful sleep (without the melatonin meltdowns!).
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📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at chaosandcaffeinepodcast@gmail.com.
Tune in, grab your coffee, and let’s dive into why ADHD parenting isn’t just hard—it’s also kind of amazing.🔥
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:
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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.