Episode 45: ADHD & the NICU: Cultivating Mindfulness in the Chaos

September 22, 2025

Guest: Dr. Mark Bertin, Developmental Pediatrician

  • Describe how ADHD affects the brain’s ability to self-regulate
  • List two ways in which executive function may affect a NICU parent’s ability to comprehend medical information
  • Name three effective evidence-based treatments for ADHD

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About Dr. Mark Bertin

Dr. Mark Bertin, hand to hold nicu heroes podcastDr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD and The Family ADHD Solution, all of which integrate mindfulness into evidence-based pediatric care, and a contributing author for the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens.  Dr. Bertin is a faculty member at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute and has served on advisory boards for APSARD, Additude Magazine, The Screen Time Action Network, Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Psychology Today and elsewhere. For more information, please visit his website at www.developmentaldoctor.com.

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Disclosures

This podcast episode is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 15417, for up to 1 contact hour.