You know how the holidays are supposed to be magical — cozy mornings, matching jammies, and family smiles?

Yeah… for ADHD families, it usually looks more like meltdowns, forgotten gifts, and someone crying in the bathroom.

In this episode,we unpack why that happens and (spoiler) it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. The ADHD brain loses its external structure during the holidays, and that missing routine sends everything into chaos.

We break down the science behind:
 🎄 Why “time off” can actually feel like too much freedom for ADHD brains
🧠 What’s really happening in your child’s prefrontal cortex during those meltdowns
💔 How rejection sensitivity makes simple corrections feel like personal attacks
💡 The real reason your organized, capable self suddenly forgets to buy milk
❤️ And why none of this means you’re failing.

This episode is here to help you exhale, to understand what’s happening behind the chaos, and start rebuilding the calm.

👉 Listen now to finally understand the ADHD Holiday Paradox, and get ready for next week’s episode, where we're sharing the 10-Minute Holiday Reset Routine to bring peace back to your home.