ADHD or Anxiety? Executive Function Explained by Pediatrician Dr. Mark Bertin

In this episode, developmental pediatrician and mindfulness expert Dr. Mark Bertin joins us to unpack the real reasons so many girls with ADHD are missed—especially those with inattentive symptoms.We explore: 🧠 Why girls often go undiagnosed until later 📘 How executive function delays show up in everyday life 😟 The overlap between anxiety and ADHD 💊 Medication myths and what families really need to know 🧘‍♀️ How mindfulness can support both kids and parentsDr. Bertin offers clear, compassionate insights for parents, educators, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of ADHD in girls—and why early awareness changes everything.📚 Mentioned in this episode:Mindful Parenting for ADHD Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHDHow Children Thrive 📂 Explore free tools and resources: www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org/repository#ADHDAwareness #GirlsWithADHD #MindfulnessForADHD #ExecutiveFunction #InattentiveADHD #findtheadhdgirls #FTAGFind The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHDa fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.orgLearn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD