Quarantine Fatigue
June 16, 2020
ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING ISOLATED AND CONFUSED? We all know the facts about the coronavirus pandemic thus far. It’s a new virus, reportedly transmitted
Finding Calming Words In Difficult Times
June 4, 2020
The famous saying, “May you live in interesting times,” is perhaps not something we would feel as comfortable sharing now that we know it can
Keeping Your Kids Cool As The Mercury Rises
May 29, 2020
The summers here are, but of course, this summer is anything but normal. Thankfully, most people spend their time in other parts of the country
Untested Waters: College Students, Final Exams, and Quarantine
May 21, 2020
For most parents, our hopes and dreams for the future are bundled up in our children. And no moment ever distills those hopes and dreams
Ask Lisa: May
May 18, 2020
Dear Dr. Lisa, Enough is enough. I feel like every news source I go to is talking about things getting better and then a story
7 Ways To Improve Mental Health For Your Kids
May 14, 2020
It might seem downright silly to have a National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day given that we all know as parents that our children’s mental
World Password Day: You Auto-Complete Me
May 7, 2020
Passwords have been around in one form another for as long as humans have walked the earth. In ancient times, Roman soldiers would use a
5 Steps to Remember About Mental Health During COVID-19
April 23, 2020
5 Steps to Remember About Mental Health During COVID-19 It goes without saying that these past several weeks have been confusing, stressful, and trying.
Discussing Online Predators & Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Web with Chris Hansen
April 1, 2020
Dr. Lisa joined Chris Hansen to share her insights on the continued investigation of the online predator, Onision. She speaks about what might motivate his
Ask Lisa- April!
April 1, 2020
Dear Dr. Lisa, Like almost every parent in the US, I have been facilitating my kid’s homeschooling during the pandemic. Things are going pretty well,
Ask Lisa- March
March 4, 2020
Dear Dr. Lisa, I feel like my news notifications are constantly bombarding me with upsetting and divisive political campaigns all day, every day taking a
Happy, Not App-y Valentine’s Day!
February 12, 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day (almost)! No matter how you plan on celebrating, or not celebrating at all, there is no doubt that Valentine’s Day brings a
Disconnect to Destress
February 7, 2020
It is hard to believe that we are already into the second month of 2020. This time, as with any election year, the political and
Digital Detox 2020
January 8, 2020
It is hard to believe that 2020 already has one week under its belt and it is that time of year when it seems like
Technology Gift Giving Guide
December 18, 2019
It’s that time of the year again and although it is the season of family, joy, and giving, if you have a child of a
World Kindness Day is Nov. 13. Here’s how to spread a little kindness today.
November 11, 2019
World Kindness Day is November 13 and now more than ever I feel we need to extend kindness to others. It seems like the world
Ask Lisa November!
November 1, 2019
Dear Dr. Lisa, I have been hearing a lot about this Peeping Tom case that recently happened in our community. How concerned should we as
5 things you should never do on social media. Ever.
October 30, 2019
What happens on social media stays on social media. Even if you post something and delete it, it’s never really gone … which is why
Don’t let today’s current events impact your well-being. Here’s how to protect yourself.
October 23, 2019
If you turn on the TV, read the newspaper, scroll through your Facebook feed, it’s nearly impossible to avoid current events. Starting with the climate
How to get over your fears
October 22, 2019
Did you know that more than 8 percent of people 18 and over have at least one extreme, specific fear? And, did you know that
Is social media making you lonelier?
October 17, 2019
Here’s a sad truth: social media is anything but social. Today, we’re tethered to our phones, to our laptops, to our tablets and engage with
How schools can handle bullying
October 15, 2019
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and it’s my goal to raise awareness about bullying — both online and in the real world. With honest
7 ways to improve your mental health for World Health Day
October 9, 2019
Your mental health is incredibly important. It impacts you emotionally, physically, socially, and changes how we act, feel and think. Not only that, but it
Cyber bullying and your kids: the types of online bullying, signs and what to do
October 7, 2019
More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber bullying and more than 60 percent of teens surveyed have reported being bullied or were
Ask Lisa October!
October 1, 2019
Dear Dr. Lisa, What should I do if I am contacted by another parent about what my child is doing online? Specifically, they are telling
5 self care activities you can do right now to improve your life
October 1, 2019
October is National Bully Prevention Month and Emotional Wellness Month, so we’re going to be talking a lot about bullying, as well as mental health in
Are your kids being hurt by social media? They sure are.
September 26, 2019
Teens spend an astounding amount of time online these days — upwards of nine hours each day. In 2018, a Pew study determined that 54
How to protect yourself from online triggers
September 24, 2019
It’s nearly impossible to control what pops up in any social media feed. People have good days, they have bad days, they have experiences …
Should You Spy on Your Teens? Interview with Parent’s Magazine
September 23, 2019
Dr. Lisa contributes to an article for Parent’s Magazine on the topic of spying on your kids and their technology use. Dr. Lisa focuses on empowering
Should your child have a cell phone?
September 18, 2019
Cell phones and kids shouldn’t go together, but in today’s age, they do. Nearly the same rite of passage as getting a driver’s license, cell
Your online behavior is being tracked and it’s time to care.
September 12, 2019
Remember everything that went down with Cambridge Analytica last year? Here’s a quick refresh: Cambridge Analytica was a political consulting firm that tapped into data
Are violent video game really to blame for mass shootings?
September 9, 2019
Don’t let anyone convince you that the reason for these recent acts of domestic terrorism stems from violent video games. It’s simply not true. Since
The Link Between Violent Video Games & Aggressive Behavior in Children- FOX News
September 4, 2019
Dr. Lisa joins the Fox News Rundown Podcast to discuss the link between violent video games and aggressive behavior in children. Click here to listen
Parents, these five apps are as popular as they are dangerous
September 3, 2019
If you think messaging apps that your kids download to their devices are safe, I have bad news: they’re not. In fact, the most popular
The Dark Web is the one place your child should never go online. But, are they?
August 27, 2019
There’s an underbelly in this world. A dark, sick, illegal world where people can put a price tag on anything — drugs, sex, even lives.
5 ways to stop your teen from texting and driving
August 20, 2019
Is your teen driving? If so, you’re going to need to know these startling facts: – Distraction is a key factor in an astounding 58
Parents, this is one app you need to protect your children from
August 16, 2019
If you haven’t been paying attention to what’s going on in the world of apps for kids, I beg of you, please start now. The
How Jeffrey Epstein Manipulated Those Around Him to Protect his Behaviors – FOX NEWS
August 13, 2019
Dr. Lisa comments on the recent happenings with the death of Jeffrey Epstein and how he manipulated those around him to protect his behaviors. Read
Does your school allow technology in the classroom? Here’s what you need to know.
August 12, 2019
When we went to school, there was no such thing as social media. In fact, it’s safe to say that when we were in school,
Dr. Lisa Weighs in on the Recent Tragic Mass Shootings – FOX RADIO
August 7, 2019
Dr. Lisa joins Fox Radio’s Kilmeade and Friends to weigh in on the recent tragic mass shootings in the United States and what factors may
What Role Social Media/Technology is Playing in Mass Shootings- i24 News
August 7, 2019
Dr. Lisa Strohman appears on the international news network, i24 to discuss the recent mass shootings in the United States and what role social media/technology
Discussion on Summer Tech Use- Good Day LA
August 3, 2019
Dr. Lisa joins Good Day LA news to talk about the increase in technology use for kids in the summertime and how to combat it.
Ask Lisa-August
August 2, 2019
Dear Dr. Lisa, With a new school year just around the corner, I am trying to get the kids back into their routine, but I
How to spot a catfish online
July 31, 2019
Anyone can be catfished. Anyone. Teens, however, are more susceptible than others to be catfished because they are more vulnerable and less likely to be
13 Reasons Why is renewed by Netflix and it’s dangerous
July 30, 2019
The other week kids around the country were dealt a dangerous blow when Netflix renewed the controversial “13 Reasons Why” for its third season. At
3 parental monitoring apps every parent should download
July 24, 2019
School is about to start, and with that comes pressure from kids to be online. You already know about some of the risks children face
Creating A Healthy Balance with Video Games- NBC News
July 22, 2019
Dr. Lisa discusses if there is a possible way to have a healthy balance with video games for NBC News. Read the full article below!
Forget seeing what you look like older, this is what really happens when you download the Face App
July 22, 2019
The hottest app being downloaded to smart phones around the nation is FaceApp. Developed by Wireless Lab, a Russian company, the app transforms photos of
What age should my child be allowed to go on social media?
July 15, 2019
Is there any age when it is safe for kids to get on social media? If it was up to me, no child would ever
How to spot a predator online
July 12, 2019
With an estimated 950,000 predators that can be online at any given time, shouldn’t you be learning more about how to protect your children? Historically,
CosPlay Therapy- Yahoo Lifestyle!
July 11, 2019
Dr. Lisa contributes to Yahoo Lifestyle on the topic of CosPlay Therapy as it was featured on the hit HBO Show, Big Little Lies. Read the