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Dr. Nerissa Bauer A behavioral pediatrician who cares for toddlers through teens with ADHD and has ADHD herself! Online classes for kids and parents about ADHD and puberty

🧠 ADHD Myths vs. Facts: Let’s Set the Record Straight!There’s a lot of misinformation out there about ADHD, and it’s tim...
10/20/2026

🧠 ADHD Myths vs. Facts: Let’s Set the Record Straight!

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about ADHD, and it’s time to separate fact from fiction!

From “people with ADHD can’t focus” to “kids will grow out of it,” these common myths can lead to misunderstandings, stigma, and missed opportunities for support.

✨ The truth? ADHD is more complex than many people realize. Understanding how it affects attention, executive functioning, and everyday life is an important step toward creating more awareness, compassion, and support.

This ADHD Awareness Month, let’s keep learning, challenge misconceptions, and celebrate brains of all kinds! 🧡

👇 How many of these myths have you heard before? Share in the comments!

💜 Like this post, share and follow us for more ADHD education, tips, and resources.

10/19/2026

If your child has ADHD, bedtime can feel like a nightly battleground. You’ve probably tried the weighted blankets, the sound machines, and the strict 8 PM routines—only for them to still toss, turn, and kick the sheets until midnight.
Most people will tell you it's just "the ADHD brain waking up at night."
But there is a hidden, physiological culprit that almost everyone overlooks.
In our latest podcast episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a critical biomarker that bridges the gap between ADHD, restlessness, and sleep quality: Ferritin.
Here is why this matters so much for your child:
* It’s more than just iron: Ferritin is the protein that stores iron in the body. You can have a "normal" standard iron level on paper, but if your ferritin stores are tanking, your child's brain feels it.
* The Restless Leg connection: Low ferritin is directly linked to restless sleep, tossing and turning, and even Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). If your kid physically cannot keep their body still at night, it might not be a behavioral issue—it could be a biological one.
* The Dopamine link: Iron is a critical co-factor in making dopamine—the exact neurotransmitter responsible for focus and regulation in ADHD brains. Low ferritin means less dopamine, harder days, and rougher nights.
As always, because the supplement industry is unregulated in the US, you cannot just guess on this. Giving iron blindly can be dangerous. You need the right tests, the right baseline, and a targeted strategy.

🎧 Listen to the full ADHD Mom Docs episode 18 where we talk to pediatric sleep specialist, Dr Funke Afolabi-Brown where we break it all down, so you can have discussions about this with your child’s pediatrician.

10/16/2026

🏫 Is your child’s ADHD getting lost in translation at school? 💬

Join the ADHD Mom Docs and ADHD coach Sarah Kesty for practical tips to communicate with teachers, advocate for your child, and get meaningful feedback from school.

🎧 Coming October 20th! You don’t want to miss this conversation! 💜🧠

Follow ADHD Mom Docs and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

10/16/2026

“My kid has ADHD.”

Saying those words out loud can feel like a massive exhale, followed immediately by a wave of anxiety.
You might have felt like you were failing. Tired of the constant battle—feeling like your child just wasn’t listening no matter how many times you repeated yourself, thinking it was defiance.

But getting the diagnosis changes everything. Your child isn’t doing this on purpose; their brain is just wired differently. The diagnosis isn’t a label to limit them. So now you may be thinking, “How do I actually talk to my child so we can learn new ways of being together?”

If you are a parent who has uttered those words or has these thoughts, you don’t have to figure out this blueprint alone.

👋🏻Hi, I’m Dr. Nerissa Bauer, a pediatric ADHD specialist and creator of TEACH Me ADHD, who helps families bridge the gap between a new diagnosis and real, everyday communication that works for an ADHD brain.

You don’t need more frustration—you just need the right tools.
Let’s turn the overwhelm into connection. Click the link in my bio to learn how we can work together, or drop a ❤️ below if you’re navigating this right now.

I'm thrilled to be part of a team that's dedicated to empowering families! 🌟 If your family is navigating ADHD, know tha...
10/16/2026

I'm thrilled to be part of a team that's dedicated to empowering families! 🌟

If your family is navigating ADHD, know that there's hope for a brighter tomorrow. Our interactive course, designed for kids and parents to take together, has already made a meaningful difference for over 200 families.

Join our waitlist today and be the first to know about upcoming opportunities and exclusive discounts. Let's unlock a future filled with possibility! 🌈

Let’s Talk Kids Health https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/teach-me-adhd

10/16/2026

🧠 ADHD doesn’t simply disappear as kids grow—it can change shape.

Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar returns to ADHD Mom Docs for Episode 63! 🎧

In this episode, we talk about how ADHD symptoms can evolve from childhood into adolescence, how medication needs may change, and why involving teens in conversations about their treatment is so important.

💬 What do they wish was easier?
💊 How much medication? How long does it last? How smooth are the benefits?
🧠 And how can we adapt support as our kids grow?
🎧 EPISODE 63 IS OUT NOW!

Don’t just watch the reel—listen to the full conversation with Dr. Ramtekkar now! You’ll find Episode 63 wherever you listen to podcasts. Search “ADHD Mom Docs” and start listening today. 🎙️

👉 Listen now, share with a parent who needs to hear this, and follow ADHD Mom Docs for new episodes every Tuesday!

10/15/2026

🧠🧡 What if we designed classrooms with all kinds of brains in mind?

When we use strategies that support children with ADHD—like movement, clear instructions, engaging activities, and flexible ways to learn—we create opportunities for all students to thrive.

Supporting kids with ADHD isn’t about lowering expectations. It’s about understanding how different brains learn best and creating environments where every child can succeed. 💜

Honored to once again to have my TEACH Me ADHD program, be featured in the October 2026 issue of magazine! Thanks to Ma...
10/14/2026

Honored to once again to have my TEACH Me ADHD program, be featured in the October 2026 issue of magazine! Thanks to Mark Katz for the wonderful column.

Grateful to highlight the ways it has evolved since its inception in 2020 and since it was last featured since publication a few years back!

Grateful for the team I have built. And now with the Fall 2026 cycle we reached 200 families across the US and Canada.

To learn more, head to https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/teach-me-adhd

10/13/2026

🎧 EPISODE 63 IS OUT NOW! 🧠

Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar returns to ADHD Mom Docs! 🙌

We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Ramtekkar, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and ADHD expert, for another important conversation about how ADHD evolves as children grow—and how our approach to treatment may need to evolve with them.

In this episode, we talk about:
🧠 How ADHD symptoms can change from childhood into adolescence
💊 How medication needs may change over time
📏 Why ADHD medication isn’t simply adjusted based on weight
⏰ The importance of how much, how long, and how smooth
💬 How to involve teens in conversations about their treatment
🎯 Connecting ADHD care to what matters most to the individual

If you’re parenting a child or teen with ADHD, this conversation is packed with practical insights and perspective.

🎧 Listen to Episode 63 now—wherever you listen to podcasts!

📅 New episodes every Tuesday

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