Struggling With Chaos? How I Started Building Routine That Actually Worked

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Feeling like family life is total chaos? In this episode of the Real Talk With Rhi Podcast, I’m sharing where I started when building routines from scratch as a mum of four neurodivergent children — and with ADHD myself. If your child doesn’t have a routine, or needs you with them to fall asleep, that is their current routine — and there’s a gentle, doable way to shift it.

I’ll walk you through why I don’t recommend starting with bedtime, where I’d begin instead, and how to take practical, manageable steps towards a calmer, more predictable family life that actually works in real life.

In this episode: – Why starting with mealtimes makes the biggest difference
– The problem with trying to change everything at once
– How to create routines your child will actually follow
– Timers, tools, and small tweaks that help reduce meltdowns
– How to stay consistent (even on tough days)

Whether you’re deep in the overwhelm or just need a fresh start, this episode is the perfect place to begin.

🎧 Want printable support to build your own calm routine?
I've got you! Rhi’s Routine Resources are ready and waiting for you 👉 https://mummyoffour.com/routine

📝 Blog post with links to everything mentioned in the episode:
👉 https://mummyoffour.com/autism/start-building-routine/

Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world.

We'll be talking about;

- how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood
- Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD
- ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to cope if you do

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