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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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