by Dr. Adam Pletter | Aug 12, 2026 | Newsletters
Your Child May Be Ready to Use It. Are They Ready to Manage It? Toy Story 5 puts a familiar parenting question into a very different setting. Bonnie gets a new tablet, Lilypad, and suddenly the toys face a new kind of competition for her attention. Pixar...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Jul 28, 2026 | ToGo™
What Is It? The first device that leaves the home is one of the biggest digital milestones in childhood. It may be a smartwatch, tablet, or smartphone. The device matters less than what it represents: technology beginning to travel with your child into the world. For...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Jun 29, 2026 | ToGo™
What Is It? Your child’s digital world is becoming more private than public. Instagram’s new Instants feature reflects that shift. It lets users send quick, in-the-moment photos directly to selected friends instead of posting them for everyone to see....
by Dr. Adam Pletter | May 6, 2026 | Newsletters
Real Truths. Real Solutions.What Families Actually Need from Tech Right NowFull NewsletterMost families are trying to fix everything at once.That’s why very little actually changes.Sleep. Homework. Phones. Attitude. Motivation.It feels productive.It often creates more...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Feb 28, 2026 | Ask-the-Expert, Podcast Appearances
There’s a pervasive influence of technology on mental health, particularly in the context of anxiety management for children and adolescents. The Bonnies are joined by Dr. Adam Pletter, a fellow psychologist and an expert in navigating the challenges posed by...
