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In this conversation, Kailey Buller gets really honest about something so many of us deal with — just getting started. Task initiation can feel like trying to move a mountain, especially with an ADHD brain (mom or kid!). She talks about the power of keeping things ridiculously small — think five-minutes-or-less small — because once you get that tiny win, the momentum kicks in and the overwhelm drops way down.

Kailey also dives into how helpful visual reminders and simple routines can be for our kids, especially those who struggle with the same things we do. It’s not about creating a hyper-structured home; it’s about giving their brains a little borrowed support so they can actually follow through.

One of my favorite parts of this whole conversation is the emphasis on empathy. Our kids aren’t being defiant — most of the time, they’re just hitting the same walls we hit. When we understand what ADHD actually looks like in day-to-day life, it softens the whole dynamic. We stop taking everything personally and start seeing the real challenge underneath.

And yep — we even touch on how new moms can feel “ADHD-ish” from pure sleep deprivation, and why leaning on outside structure is not a failure. It’s just smart.

Keywords
ADHD, task initiation, parenting, visual reminders, empathy, structured routines, Kailey Buller, quick wins, overcoming challenges, momentum

Takeaways

• Getting started is hard — ADHD or not — but especially with an ADHD brain.
• Tiny, five-minute tasks build real momentum and cut down the overwhelm.
• Visual reminders + simple routines give kids the structure their brains crave.
• Parenting becomes easier when we meet our kids with empathy instead of frustration.
• Most ADHD kiddos aren’t being defiant — they’re truly struggling.
• Breaking things down into mini-steps makes everything more doable.
• “Borrowed structure” is a gift, not a crutch.
• Understanding how ADHD works helps us respond with compassion instead of confusion.
• Exhausted new moms can absolutely feel ADHD-like symptoms.
• It’s okay to use whatever external support helps you get through the day.

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Jessica is a Creative wife & mom of 3 from Northwest Pennsylvania. She is a leadership coach & voiceover artist at Jessica Lewis Voice.