Balance is not a destination.
It’s a constant state of adjustment.
Parent with Confidence
Our goal is to provide clear strategies to help you, the digital parent, navigate modern family life.
You will learn how to protect and mentor your children using basic parental controls and behavior modification techniques to empower your family.
Scaffolded growth: guide, support, then step back.
“After hearing Dr. Pletter speak on NPR, I decided to invite him to speak to our community. Dr. Pletter’s message is a must hear for all parents. He walks the line being sensitive to the demands of parenting in relation to technology. Dr. Pletter’s seminar was incredibly engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking.
I highly recommend Dr Adam Pletter, a clinical psychologist who makes the intersection of wellness and technology engaging, practical, and actionable through clear insights and hands-on strategies.
Trusted Voice & Support
Recent & Upcoming
November 18, 2026 The RIC (Regional Interdisciplinary Collaborative) annual Regional Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Summit
July 2026 AAUW Falls Church Area Chapter (American Association of University Women) Pre-recorded Webinar
Parenting in the Digital Age (click here)
April 27, 2026 Parenting in the Digital World: A Guide to Teen Online Safety Bender JCC of Greater Washington (in person)
February 27, 2026 iPractice 101; Grand Rounds Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants, White Plains, NY (webinar)
May 8, 2025 Parenting Through the Noise – SGA Wealth Strategies/Divorce Solutions, Rockland County, NY (webinar)
Notable Past Speaking Events
May 7, 2025 Bridging the Digital Divide for Families – Independence High School, Ashburn, VA (in person)
February 5, 2025 Win-Win Parenting: Child Safety, Autonomy, and Family Harmony In the Digital Age-Children and Screens Ask-the-Experts (webinar)
• April 8, 2025 Washington International School (WIS), Washington DC (in person)
• October 8, 2024, Screen Smart Parenting– K.N.O.W. 2 Prevent, Westchester County, NY (webinar)
• February 28, 2024 Magruder High School PTSA Cluster Gaithersburg, MD (in-person)
• January 30, 2024 Westland Middle School PTA Cluster Bethesda, MD (in-person)
• April 12, 2023 Concord Hill SchoolChevy Chase, MD
• January 10, 2023 St. Mary’s Hall San Antonio, TX
• October 19, 2022 Langley SchoolMcLean, VA
• April 22, 2022 Washington Episcopal School Bethesda, MD
• February 7, 2022 Riverdale Country School New York, NY (Webinar)
• May 25, 2021 Bi- Cultural Hebrew Academy Stamford, CT (Webinar)
• March 10, 2021 Children and Screens Ask-the-Experts Panel (Webinar)
• March 22, 2021 Bullis School Potomac, MD (Webinar)
• March 14, 2019 Nanuet School District Nanuet, NY
• March 18, 2017 Olivet Presbyterian Church Charlottesville, VA
• November 5, 2017 Glencoe Union Church Glencoe, IL
• February 29, 2020 McLean School: Cecily’s Advocacy Conf. Potomac, Md
• May 4, 2020 Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Pikesville, MD (Webinar)
• March 20, 2019 BASIS Independent McLean McLean, VA
• February 10, 2019 The Brandermill Church Midlothian, VA
• January 12, 2019 2nd Annual MCPS-MCCPTA Mental Health & Wellness Forum Rockville, MD
• October 18, 2018 Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants White Plains, NY
• February 7, 2018 Lab School of Washington Washington DC
• October 14, 2016 Digital Citizenship Conference Los Angeles, CA
• March 3, 2015 JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD