Not Yet. Not Never.
Helping parents match technology access to children's developmental readiness.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.
The Regulation Gap is the mismatch between what digital environments demand and what developing brains can reliably deliver.
iParent101 helps parents and organizations match technology access to children’s developmental readiness.
The Regulation Gap™: Support Your Child’s Growing Mind in a Dysregulating Digital World is forthcoming from Guilford Press.
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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.
Quick Resources
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What People are Saying
“I just read Dr. Adam Pletter’s e-book, Digital Parenting Support for Modern Families, and I think it’s terrific! I recommend his program all the time and this quick version is great!”
“In my work as a consultant to the Council of Europe, I know I can rely on Dr. Pletter as an expert as he has proven to be an insightful resource for myself and the international members in the field. I know I can count on him to keep us informed with updates in the U.S. as the technology and psychological impact evolves.”
“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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