How to Support Your ADHD Child’s Mental Health (Without Losing Your Damn Mind) with Dr. Willough Jenkins

Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves!In this must-listen episode of Chaos & Caffeine, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Willough Jenkins—psychiatrist, professor, and medical director at Rady Children’s Hospital—to break down exactly what’s going on inside your child’s ADHD brain.We talk about the mental health struggles ADHD kids face, how to recognize signs of anxiety and depression, and what you as a parent can actually DO to help them without burning out or losing your sanity.Dr. Jenkins shares her top insights on emotional regulation, how to get real support from your child’s care team, and why parent guilt needs to get kicked to the curb.So if you’ve ever cried in your car after an IEP meeting (same), or wondered if you’re screwing it all up—this episode is the permission slip, pep talk, and professional insight you didn’t know you needed.Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s dive into the beautiful chaos of ADHD parenting.Connect with Dr. Jenkins 👉 www.willoughjenkins.com@drwilloughjenkins (socials)🔥 Resources Mentioned:This Month’s Sponsor: Play Therapy Supply! They offer incredible products designed to support ADHD families, from sensory tools to therapeutic games that help kids thrive. Check out their fantastic selection at playtherapysupply.com!📚 Product of the Week:✅ The Whole-Brain Child – A must-read for understanding how your child’s brain works. Grab the Workbook that accompanies the book, too!✅ Responsibility Chart – A game-changer for ADHD kids learning independenceCould Therapy be the Answer? OnlineTherapy.com—because let’s be real, even superheroes like you need a sidekick. Click here to connect with a licensed therapist and start feeling like the rockstar parent you are.Join Our Newsletter and Find All of Our Faves!📧 Have questions or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected].🎧 Hit follow & share this episode with another ADHD parent who needs it!🎧 Subscribe & Review to support ADHD parents everywhere! Support the showDanielle is the host of Chaos & Caffeine, a fast-growing ADHD parenting podcast where she interviews leading psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advocates about what actually helps ADHD kids thrive in the real world. Through science-backed conversations and very real mom-in-the-trenches storytelling, the show helps parents navigate executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, learning differences, and the everyday chaos of raising neurodivergent kids.Each week, Danielle translates complex ADHD research into practical tools parents can actually use — from building routines that support developing brains to helping kids strengthen focus, flexibility, and self-regulation skills.Listen to the podcast and explore expert interviews at:https://linktr.ee/chaosandcaffeinepodcastDanielle frequently speaks and writes about ADHD parenting strategies, executive function development, emotional regulation, screen use and attention, learning challenges like dyslexia, and building resilient neurodivergent families.