Dr. Amanda Meltzer

Dr. Amanda L. Meltzer, who writes under the children’s pen name Binky Wellington, is a double-boarded Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in ADHD and OCD, blending clinical expertise with creativity to make mental health approachable for families. Her playful storytelling shines through in Duct Tape Dad, a whimsical rhyming book that turns imperfect parenting moments into lasting memories. Guided by her catchphrase, “Duct Tape Dad: Love That Sticks,” Dr. Meltzer brings humor, heart, and optimism to both her medical practice and her writing, reminding readers that even the quirkiest solutions can hold families together.

Children's Books Miscellany

Why Every Child Deserves to See Neurodivergent Heroes

Stories are often the first place children learn what it means to belong. Long before children know words like neurodivergence or ADHD, they are learning who gets to be the hero and whose differences are celebrated. Every book quietly answers a question: Do people who think differently belong? The answer…

Dr. Amanda MeltzerAugust 12, 2026