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
ADHD Kids and Anxiety: What Parents Need to Know (ft. Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D.)
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Anxiety and ADHD go together like coffee and chaos — they just show up together. In this raw, relatable episode of Chaos & Caffeine, host Danielle Kelly sits down with psychologist Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman, founder of Meaningful Psychological Services, to unpack the tangled mess of ADHD + anxiety in kids.
Dr. Laura brings her deep experience as a school psychologist, CBT and mindfulness expert, and board-certified telemental health provider to share practical, science-backed strategies parents can actually use—not just print out and forget on the fridge.
We dig into:
☕ How to tell if your child’s meltdowns are ADHD, anxiety, or both
☕ Why bedtime is often the trigger for spirals (and what CBT-I can do about it)
☕ Real-life ways to teach kids the difference between “real danger” and “brain drama”
☕ What “consistency” actually looks like when executive function is in the toilet
☕ Affordable, do-at-home mental health support when therapy isn’t an option
If you’re an ADHD parent trying to stop the 3 a.m. worry spiral, this episode is your new comfort listen.
🎧 Tune in, take a deep breath, and remember — you’re not failing, you’re parenting with a wiring manual nobody gave you.
Connect with Dr. Laura 👉 www.meaningfulpsychservices.com
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👩🏼⚕️ Dr. Lorian Phillips
Dr. Phillips helps families ditch the chaos and build calm through emotional regulation and practical tools that actually work in real life (you know, the life with homework battles, missing shoes, and bedtime meltdowns). Learn more about her ADHD Parenting Course and how she helps families thrive!
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