The Chaos Chronicles

Welcome to The Chaos Chronicles, where our untamed journey of parenting and humor meets the hard truths of foster care, adoption, and the wild world of big behaviors. If you’re a foster or adoptive parent, a special needs mom, or anyone navigating the chaos of parenting, this podcast is for you. Hosted by ME, Stacey Hickey. I am a mom of 6. I have been a foster parent to 17 children, adopted my 2 youngest, and worked for years as a child abuse detective turned teacher. The Chaos Chronicles offers a blend of real talk, expert advice, and a whole lot of laughs.Each episode is packed with practical tips, heartwarming stories, and a dose of comedy to help you embrace the beautiful chaos of family life. From managing meltdowns, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and behaviors tied to autism and ADHD, to keeping your marriage intact and finding joy in the midst of it all — you’ll find a community that gets it. It’s time to normalize the struggles of foster care, adoption, and pa...