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 Diagnosis Season: What Teachers Notice First, Missed ADHD Symptoms, and What Parents Need to Know
It’s back-to-school season… which means the emails, the phone calls, and the “your child is struggling” meetings are about to roll in. And if you’ve got an ADHD kiddo, or even a suspected ADHD kiddo, this season can feel like diagnosis season on steroids.
Recently, one of our Chaos Crew got a little offended when I called it “ADHD diagnosis season” on social media. And listen, I’m not here to water down the chaos or rebrand myself into Pinterest-perfect parenting. But I am here to talk about what’s really going down this time of year—and why so many parents (myself included once upon a time) completely miss the signs before school starts shining a blinding spotlight on them.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
- The ADHD symptoms I missed before my kiddo started school (meltdowns, outbursts, social struggles, and all the in-between).
- The red flags teachers are trained to spot—and why you might get “that” call or email in the next few weeks.
- Why this season feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not just you).
- And how to make sense of it all without losing your mind in the carpool line.
Grab your coffee, babe. You’re gonna need it for this one.
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