164 | Is It ADHD or Just Being a Kid?: Dopamine, Boredom & Why Your Child May Be Frustrated with Sara Hartley
Description
Do you ever look at your child and wonder:
Is this ADHD? Or is this just childhood?
Today, I'm joined by Sara Hartley, author of The Purposefully Me Series, to talk about ADHD in children from a realistic, compassionate, and research-based lens.
Together, we break down:
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The most overlooked signs and symptoms of ADHD in kids
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What's actually happening in the brain when children whine, complain, melt down, or seek constant stimulation
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Why some kids chase dopamine — screens, snacks, danger, noise
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Parenting a neurodivergent vs neurotypical child (and why your strategies must shift)
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Emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity
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The difference between "won't" and "can't yet"
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Practical strategies to increase regulation, confidence, and connection at home
If you're parenting a child who is always bored, never satisfied, complains constantly, or struggles to focus — this episode will give you clarity, relief, and actual tools, not shame.
Sara Hartley:
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Website: saralewishartley.com SLH Creative Group LLC+2Instagram+2
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Instagram: @saralewishartley Instagram+1
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Books: The Purposefully Me Series (Children's social-emotional books tackling ADHD, neurodiversity, etc.) calmmamacoaching.com
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