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ADHD Time Blindness: Why Your Kid Can’t Feel Time (and What Actually Helps)
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Ever wonder why your ADHD kid’s 5-minute shower turns into a 37-minute bathroom rave that destroys your entire morning routine? Spoiler: They’re not being lazy—they literally don’t feel time the way neurotypical brains do.
In this must-hear episode of Chaos & Caffeine, ADHD parenting coach and podcast host Danielle Kelly dives deep into the science of ADHD time blindness. You’ll learn how executive dysfunction disrupts your child’s ability to manage time, why transitions always end in chaos, and the evidence-based strategies that actually help your child develop time awareness.
From visual timers and time anchors to gamified routines and the best ADHD-friendly gadgets on the market, this episode is your survival guide for reclaiming your mornings, your sanity, and your cold coffee.
Whether you’re battling the morning meltdown or just want to understand your neurodivergent child better, this episode is packed with science-backed tips, relatable chaos, and the reassurance that you are not alone in this ADHD parenting whirlwind.
🔥 Resources Mentioned:
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✨ Products of the Week:
This isn’t just any timer—it’s an ADHD parent’s holy grail. The Time Timer shows time vanishing in real time with a bold red disk that shrinks as the minutes tick away. ADHD brains struggle with abstract time, but this turns it into something visual and concrete.
The WatchMinder is a discreet, wrist-worn reminder system created by a psychologist for ADHD and executive function challenges. It delivers gentle vibrating cues throughout the day—think: “Brush teeth,” “Pack backpack,” “Take deep breath.”
This app is like having a parenting coach and emotional regulation toolkit in your back pocket. Bonding Health helps you and your child build structured, time-based routines, while also improving connection and self-regulation.
Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof — a gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach.
Could Therapy be the Answer? TalkSpace —because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Get connected with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.
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