We share a realistic plan to prep the house for Christmas without the panic spiral, from hiding gifts and zoning your decor to taming the kitchen and letting go of perfection. Along the way, we trade fast wins for neurodivergent brains, cash-in-your-clutter tips, and simple tricks that make hosting feel human.

• hosting pressure, inherited expectations, good enough Christmas
• staging boxes, pre-tagged gift bags, under-bed hiding spots
• wrap as you go, zone-by-zone decorating, daily half-hour sessions
• kitchen overload fixes, outdoor drink bins, freezer space strategy
• brain dumps for mental clarity, short focused efforts
• sell or donate clutter, quick cash flips on clothes and books
• dump baskets, never leave a room empty-handed, spot clean
• lamps and candles for calm, paper plates to save time
• delegate to kids with fun roles and titles

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

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We swap kitchen chaos for honest talk on how to support neurodivergent kids at Christmas, from safe foods to sensory plans and the art of advocating without shame. We share what to normalize, what to redirect, and how to keep trust at the center of family gatherings.

• being a consistent ally in front of elders
• normalising harmless differences without apology
• redirecting when a child nears overwhelm
• balancing masking, safety and belonging
• planning for safe foods and buffet strategies
• using scripts to brief hosts on needs
• handling “fairness” when meals look different
• packing lunches, early brunch and flexible calories
• creating quiet corners and exit plans
• using visual schedules and social stories
• accepting unpredictability while offering anchors

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We share honest ways to make festive gatherings easier for ADHD families, especially when sensory overload hits hard. From pre-cooking to quiet rooms, screens without shame, and clever “helpful” escapes, we trade pressure for peace without losing joy.

• naming sensory overload triggers across lights, noise, and smells
• shifting meal pressure with night-before cooking and flexible serving
• setting up safe zones and signals for kids to decompress
• normalizing screens and headphones as regulation tools
• navigating family judgment with short, confident scripts
• using low-profile ear filters versus big headphones
• managing heavy smells, heat, and the need for fresh air
• turning chores into strategic timeouts that hosts appreciate

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We map the real UK postal deadlines and then make a case for a calmer, kinder plan when posting isn’t workable. Between reminder systems, digital gifts, and local workarounds, we put connection ahead of a calendar date and reframe “late” as part of the joy.

• second class, first class, tracked, and special delivery dates for UK post
• express options for international parcels
• reminder stacking with phone alerts and visual cues
• opting out of postal gifting with clear expectations
• normalizing missed dates with family agreements
• direct-to-door retailers and card reminders as access tools
• digital gifts and subscriptions as same-day solutions
• click-and-collect, local delivery, and maker drop-offs
• reframing lateness as extending joy into January

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We unpack why Christmas spending spirals with ADHD and how small shifts can prevent the January crash. From reframing kids’ lists to smarter timing, secondhand wins, and handmade gifts, we keep the magic without the debt or guilt.

• reframing children’s lists as ideas to reduce pressure
• sharing lists with relatives to spread costs
• pacing purchases to match pay cycles
• using Black Friday with a pre-made plan
• applying a 24-hour pause to cut impulse buys
• spotting scams with URL checks and reverse image search
• making handmade gifts and photo frames
• finding themed jumpers secondhand
• saying no to secret santas and costly socials
• balancing anti-consumerist values with real-world needs

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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Two ADHD mums and single parents reframe Christmas around connection, calm, and clear boundaries, not performance or perfection. We share real co-parenting wins, honest heartbreak, and practical tools for making a “fake Christmas” feel just as special.

• prioritizing felt joy over performative holidays
• simplifying meals with one-pot plans and lighter chores
• resisting social media pressure and comparison
• co-parenting options from shared mornings to firm boundaries
• child-led schedules and alternating traditions
• planning a separate “fake Christmas” that feels real
• coping with the day without your kids
• clear communication about kids’ dynamics with friends
• reframing the run-up anxiety versus the actual day

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All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, lower the mental load, and choose traditions that actually feel good.

• balancing gift equity between siblings and caregivers
• who gets credit for presents and why it matters
• handling direct questions about Santa without breaking trust
• elf on the shelf: lighter alternatives and skip options
• rejecting naughty–nice scoring to reduce anxiety
• picking two or three traditions you truly enjoy
• resisting Instagram pressure and embracing good enough
• simple swaps for neurodivergent and solo-parent households
• teaching kids to gift each other with intention

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

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We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and giving yourself permission to redesign or skip tradition without guilt.

• choosing which traditions to keep and drop
• ADHD-friendly stockings with practical, joyful fillers
• simple Christmas Eve rituals that reduce overwhelm
• comfort films as co-regulation and connection
• food rituals like cheese boards and shared snacks
• games for low-pressure family time
• building chosen-family Boxing Day gatherings
• permission to reinvent or go untraditional

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!

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Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most!

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We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools and scripts to say no, plan rest, and find childcare gaps without guilt.

• booking annual leave early in small teams
• setting co‑parenting anchor dates and shared calendars
• limited childcare and holiday clubs in winter
• pressure to create constant festive experiences
• scheduling PJ days and betwixtness
• boundary scripts for multiple family invites
• playdate swaps and low‑prep home activities
• managing high‑energy kids alongside parent capacity

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!

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Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most!

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We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, simplify decisions with themes, and share a cautionary tale about hiding presents too well.

• executive dysfunction and why plans fail
• secondhand gifts vs social expectations
• charity shop scanning and the Christmas box
• late shopping strategies and digital experiences
• subscriptions as budget smoothing
• clutter-aware gifting and minimalism
• one-theme shopping for less decision load
• using retailer deals for colleagues and family
• setting price caps and managing expectations
• family story of the lost green suede jacket

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Further TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...

All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.
Artwork by Gen

For more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE.

To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!

PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review.
Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most!

See you next Wednesday! xxx