Child Psychologists Offering Facebook Counseling To Parents Of ‘Fortnite’-Obsessed Kids! Child psychologist Dr. Adam Pletter told ABC News he started the group “to give parents a safe place to come in and talk without judgment,” adding...
Quick Cut-Notificaton 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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
