It's not "no." It's "Not yet."
Technology will keep changing. Healthy development doesn't.Evidence-based guidance from clinical psychologist Adam Pletter, Psy.D.
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The Regulation Gap™
Technology will keep changing. Healthy development doesn’t.
There is mismatch between what digital environments demand and what developing brains can reliably deliver.
The Regulation Gap™ : Support Your Child’s Growing Mind in a Dysregulating Digital World is forthcoming from Guilford Press.
Through practical, developmentally informed guidance, Dr. Pletter helps parents and organizations close that gap. By matching technology access to children’s readiness, families can build independence, strengthen self-regulation, and create healthier digital habits without relying on constant conflict or simply saying “no.”
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Dr. Adam Pletter is a licensed clinical psychologist and leading voice in digital parenting. For over 25 years, he has helped children, teens, and parents navigate the challenges of growing up in a world that never powers down. From his clinical practice in Bethesda, Maryland to international stages, Dr. Pletter brings decades of expertise in child development and mental health to one of today’s most urgent issues: raising healthy kids in the digital world.
As founder of iParent 101, he has developed practical frameworks used by parents, schools, and corporations to align technology with healthy development. His work bridges two critical worlds: families seeking calm and connection at home, and technology companies striving to design tools that support kids’ wellbeing.
Dr. Pletter speaks, consults, and partners with organizations committed to building a healthier digital future for the next generation.
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“Dr. Adam Pletter’s program takes the mystery out of digital parenting. He shows you step by step how to keep your children safe and set clear digital boundaries.”
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This is a public health moment.
As a clinical psychologist working with families for 25+ years, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to get tech right for kids.
Last summer, I brought parents’ concerns directly to Apple — now they need to hear from thousands of families.
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