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Beyond the feedback: calling all iPhone users

Ten Minutes, Big Impact: Together we can help Apple enhance our children’s online protections Dear Parents of iPhone/iPad users, Are you confused or frustrated by Apple’s built-in parental controls? Do you have Family Sharing and basic ScreenTime limits in...

iParent 101-Live at Magruder High School (Maryland)

Quick-Cut: Notifications Compromise Dr. Pletter refers to a 2023 research study conducted by Common Sense Media, which reports that our children's phones buzz about 200 times a day. This frequent buzzing can activate our 'Fight/Flight' response system, leading to an...

January 2025 Newsletter: Dopamine Dilemmas: How Notifications Affect Your Child’s Well-Being!

Technology and Parenting: A Path to Digital Wellness In today’s modern world, technology offers connection, education, and convenience—and it’s also designed to captivate us, often at the expense of our focus, emotional well-being, and relationships. At...

Using Wifi Controls To Manage Screentime

iParent101 Mini Series: Quick Tips to Help Parent in the Digital World Learn how to use your wifi-provider's app in this quick tutorial to control time spent on devices such as tablets or gaming systems to help manage balance for your children....

Q/A with Dr. Pletter: 3-Part Recipe: Kids & Digital Stimulation @CarrotsandCakeapp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egsdCxNcAzo In this video, we delve deep into the three-part recipe of human brain development, especially in children, and how it's affected by the digital age. Braking System (Prefrontal Cortex): Likening the developing brain to a...

iParent 101 Fortnite Basic Training (*2018)

Click here for Slideshow 20-slide presentation written to inform parent/child dialogue to enhance parents' ability to set reasonable and enforceable limits and scaffold developing self-regulation. *Many items came back for Fortnite OG in 2023 and remain relevant for...

iParent 101 ToGo™ 2nd Edition: A Quick Snap of Snapchat

5 tips for parents to better understand SnapChat and promote developing self-regulation Snapchat is often described as an app where pictures disappear after a certain amount of time, but this is not entirely accurate. The photos on Snapchat are timed and can last...

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Public comment to MCPS (Maryland) Board of Education: Concerns about Academic and Social Impact of Screens at School (June 12, 2018*)

*2 years before schools and the educational system were impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic Make no mistake, the reliance on screens and digital-based learning are part of human evolution—the digital world is also evolving and all of its amazing advancements serve the...

Most iParent 101 workshops conclude with an interactive community discussion prompted by audience Q&A.

Here's a sample led by Meredith DePaolo, founder of Carrots & Cake. How can you foster a balanced approach to your kids' screen time? 🤔 Proactive Screentime Management Software ideal for young modern families. Scan the QR code for a special 30 Day Trial or learn...

Mid-Summer 2024 Newsletter

Apple’s Broken Guardrail System Did you see Dr. Pletter's campaign in May 2024 highlighting the small, yet critical problem with Apple's parental control system? The Beyond the feedback: Calling All iPhone users campaign continues to grow and was recently featured in...

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