by Dr. Adam Pletter | Mar 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Jay Deitcher 6 Apps You Really Should Use To Spy On Your Kids Until a child is in their mid-20s, their prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps them plan and control impulses, isn’t fully developed. “Part of the parent’s obligation is to be in...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
September 24, 2015 Washington Post — Parenting in the digital age: Real tips to help kids (and parents) today. Why is my 6-year-old twerking? How do I limit what my 10-year-old can see on his phone? These are common questions with complicated answers—but as a...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
OCTOBER 31, 2017 12:10 PM If you’re like many parents, you may worry about how much screen time your kids get every day. Dr. Adam Pletter, a child psychologist, says creating a contract with your kids may be useful....
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is FOMO? FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out, which is a genuine feeling that most of us experience as we browse through our Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or other social media feeds. It is the fear of being left out of something important or exciting happening...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
A heads up: This episode is on a difficult subject and some of it isn’t easy to listen to. You might want to listen with headphones if children are nearby. In just a few short years, TikTok has become as ubiquitous as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The brief videos...