Dr. Pamela Rutledge 

@drpam
Dr. Pamela Rutledge is a psychologist, parent, researcher, consultant, and dog lover who applies psychological science to make the best out of life in a digital world.
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How AI Shapes the Ways We Think, Act & Connect
Home for the Holidays: Reap the Benefits of Rewatching Your Favorite Movies
Deepfake Nudes: Helping Teens Navigate Digital Threats and Bullies
Starting the Morning on Your Phone Can Sabotage Your Day
Are Our Kids Anxious or Just Unprepared?
Why Scrolling Isn't a Cure-All for Boredom
Why Warning Labels on Social Media Miss the Mark

For all the people wondering what they are going to do with a degree in the social sciences. There are more applications than you know that benefit from your expanded perspective and social awareness.

I Went to School for Rock Climbing
8 Strategies to Protect Your Brain from Election Stress

Bumble made the classic marketing mistake with their “celibacy is not the answer” messaging—not understanding their customer. Bumble noticed that women were “tired of the dating game” but did not do the work to uncover the complex psychological motivations and frustrations around interpersonal relationships, especially in virtual environ…

The attached article was my prep for the 5-16 (free) Cyberwise webinar on Kids & Digital Reputations with Cyberwise founder and cohost Diana Graber and special guest Kevin Quinlan, education director of LifeBrand. I’ve been kind of leaning into media literacy lately because it’s the only way to be proactive rather than reactive when it c…

6 Strategies to Protect Your Child’s Digital Reputation