Pioneers in Pediatric Psychology: Technology, Mentors, Collaborations, and Life Experiences in an Evolving Pediatric Psychologist

Though I hardly think of myself as a ‘‘pioneer,’ ’ I suppose I need to admit to being an older and hopefully wiser member of the Pediatric Psychology family. As proof of the ‘‘older’ ’ part, I will recount a few observations related to the impact of technology on our practice, scholarship, and communications. Transitions from traditional medical models to interdisciplinary health care systems that inte-grate psychosocial care and family empowerment are high-lighted to underscore how we all may have grown a little wiser. My most significant observations are also my most personal. The invitation to submit this piece has provided a precious opportunity to review the role that mentors and collaborative relationships have played in the development of pediatric psychology and in my life. I will also share personal observations from challenging chapters in ou