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 | Feb 3, 2026 | ToGo™
What It IsMeet5 is a friend-making and community app, not a dating app. It helps people connect through real-world group activities like hikes, dinners, game nights, and shared interests. The goal is moving connection off the screen and into group settings, not...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Sep 3, 2025 | ToGo™
Ever wonder why your child can know the rule but still break it? It’s not (necessarily) defiance, it’s development. Self-control skills begin forming in early childhood, but the brain systems that power them (notably the prefrontal cortex, which plans and inhibits,...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | May 9, 2025 | ToGo™, Uncategorized
What Is Finch?Finch is a self-care app where users nurture a virtual pet bird by completing real-life wellness goals. Think Tamagotchi or Webkinz—but focused on mental health and emotional growth. Why It Matters Finch helps teens and young adults: Set personalized...
by Dr. Adam Pletter | Apr 22, 2025 | ToGo™, Uncategorized
What’s a VPN?A VPN (Virtual Private Network) hides a user’s location and activity online. While often used for privacy and security (like protecting data on public Wi-Fi), students are now using VPNs to bypass school filters and state laws restricting access to...
