The newborn season magnifies executive dysfunction: sleep deprivation, irregular meals, and relentless admin. Build survival systems that work with neurodivergent brains by applying just-enough structure and compassionate automation.
Stabilise the Essentials
Micro-routines over strict schedules
Instead of precise timetables, chain short routines around anchor points like “after the 6 a.m. feed.” Studies show flexible routines reduce parental stress more than rigid schedules.[1]
Prep sensory calm corners
Keep soothing items, compression blankets, and noise-dampening headphones in each room so overstimulation doesn’t spiral. For more ideas, revisit our commuter toolkit which shares portable sensory tips.
Automate Shared Logistics
Delegate email triage
Chaos can scan inboxes for health appointments, nursery waitlists, or parental leave paperwork, turning each into tasks with realistic deadlines and context-aware reminders.
Sync partner prompts
Create shared routines—“restock nappies”, “order prescriptions”—that the assistant assigns to whoever has capacity that day. Fair division reduces resentment and cognitive load.
Protect Recovery Time
Plan micro-breaks
Use the assistant to insert five-minute breathers between feeds. The NHS highlights that micro-breaks improve resilience for new parents navigating sleep deprivation.[2]
Parenting while neurodivergent isn’t about perfection; it’s about responsive systems that adapt alongside your family. Chaos keeps watch so you can focus on connection.