EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 48 MIN
Is It ADHD or Just Energy? The Truth About Your Child’s Brain with Dr Nické Theron
from Skin Deep · host Skin Deep Podcast
Is your child just busy, or is their brain wired differently?In this Skin Deep episode, Registered Nurse Christine Keller sits down with Dr Nické Theron, a Paediatrician based in George, South Africa, to unpack everything ADHD in children, from early signs and diagnosis to medication, genetics, and the misunderstood role of screen time.Dr Theron breaks down what ADHD really is, how to spot it, and how to support your child without labelling them. Together, they explore:- Is ADHD genetic, and can it run in families?- When it’s time to consider a formal diagnosis- The real effects of screen time on young brains- Whether medication helps, and who truly benefits- How to help your child thrive at school and at homeThis honest and compassionate conversation helps parents understand the difference between a busy child and a neurodivergent one, and how the right support, awareness, and understanding can change everything.
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Is your child just busy, or is their brain wired differently?In this Skin Deep episode, Registered Nurse Christine Keller sits down with Dr Nické Theron, a Paediatrician based in George, South Africa, to unpack everything ADHD in children, from early signs and diagnosis to medication, genetics, and the misunderstood role of screen time.Dr Theron breaks down what ADHD really is, how to spot it, and how to support your child without labelling them. Together, they explore:- Is ADHD genetic, and can it run in families?- When it’s time to consider a formal diagnosis- The real effects of screen time on young brains- Whether medication helps, and who truly benefits- How to help your child thrive at school and at homeThis honest and compassionate conversation helps parents understand the difference between a busy child and a neurodivergent one, and how the right support, awareness, and understanding can change everything.
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