Is your child crying out for help online?
Is your child crying out for help online? Social media isn’t just a vortex where people scroll endlessly, post selfies and look for inspiration. The
The one documentary every parents with teens should watch right now
One of Netflix’s latest documentaries, Social_Animals dives deep into the world of three teenagers whose lives have changed because of social media. There’s Kaylyn, a
The Impact That Video Games are Having on Children’s Brains- Fox and Friends
Dr. Lisa joins Fox and Friends to discuss the impact that video games are having on children’s brains and what parents can do to help.
Prince Harry seeks ban on Fortnite and we agree
You know there’s an issue when Prince Harry, who has said in the past he’s enjoys XBox and PlayStation, calls for a ban of Fortnite,
Ask Lisa: how can I find out if my daughter is having an online romance?
Hi Dr. Lisa, I’m the mom of a 14-year-old girl and I am worried that she might be having an online romance. She spends a
Dangerous Messaging Apps: 6 Messaging Apps Your Teen Is Using that you need to know about
With new applications and social media sites introduced all the time, it is difficult to stay on top of the potential dangers our children are
Twitter Privacy: What You Need to Know About the Twitter Reporting Update
Twitter and their messy user privacy track-record: In recent years, the tech industry has faced a slew of privacy issues and Twitter is no exception.
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Snapchat
Within the inescapable world of social media, Snapchat is another one of the popular apps included in your teenager’s social media diet. Although it’s prevalent
Is The Momo Challenge a hoax? The danger is real
Various media outlets are saying the Momo Challenge is a viral hoax. So, are children around the world being told subliminally, through graphic, frightening images,
Dangerous Apps: What You Might Not Know
It can be difficult to know if your child is using dangerous apps and what the consequences might be. “In 2013, a twelve-year-old girl was
Encourage Kindness on Social Media
Kindness in the Real World In the real world, kindness is about giving, inspiration, being kind, peaceful, positive, optimistic, showing empathy and compassion. In 2018,
Social Media Challenges: Popular and Dangerous
Over the past few years, social media challenges like the Tide Pod, Cinnamon, Ice and Bird Box Challenge have surfaced. While wildly popular with teens,
Should you be Friends with Your Kids? MeTime with Frangela
Dr. Lisa joined the fun on-air program, MeTime with Frangela, to answer the question: should you be friends with your kids? She highlights the balance that
What Are The Consequences of Social Media?
Most kids will tell you that they live on their social media because this is the way they all connect with each other. They are
How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Technology- Authority Magazine
Dr. Lisa Strohman on the five ways we can create a healthier relationship with technology. Click the link below to gain access for all of
Remembering Parkland
Part 1 Parkland One Year Ago “It’s not an anniversary anyone wants to celebrate. But as Feb. 14 approaches, schools in Broward and Palm Beach
What You Can do if You Feel That Your Medical Bill is Egregious or Incorrect- The Doctors
Dr. Lisa Strohman joins The Doctors to share what you can do if you feel that your medical bill is egregious or incorrect. Click this
How Can Parents Protect Their Kids from Cyberbullying?
Did you know that roughly half of teens have been cyberbullied? Considering that 80 percent of kids have access to social media in the palm
Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Your Daughter
PRETEEN GIRLS – LEARNING TO NAVIGATE SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Your preteen daughter and her girl friends come home from school and without so much as
Covington: What Can We Learn?
What’s True? What’s Fake? When it comes to the social media, that’s a commonly asked question. Earlier this month, we witnessed, up close and personal,
Reflections of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Empathy, Sensitivity and Compassion Lagging in the Digital Age
An Important Voice for America It’s a documented and well known fact that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the
Technology, Teens, and Media Finding a Healthy Balance
Technology: Fun or Detrimental? It’s fair to say technology for teens is fun and allows them to stay connected to family and friends. But, can
Social Media and Isolation Connection
Smartphone Saturation and Social Media If you’ve walked across any high school campus in America, you’ve seen students congregating in large groups, small groups, with
Technology: Helping or Hurting?
Technology Overload Do your tweens or teenagers reach for their technology the minute they wake up in the morning, have technology with them all throughout
Screen Time and Teens
Hours and Hours of Screen Time Does your teen love to watch TV, play video games, spend hours on the internet, text and send photos
What is your Digital Footprint?!
How It Began -Digital Footprint “Did you know the computer was born not for entertainment or email but out of a need to solve a
Social Media Diet
Social Media Diet It’s the New Year and perhaps you, like many others, find yourself making bold resolutions to diet in 2019? Check the
Gifts of Hope-On and Offline
It’s the holiday season! People of all ages give each other gifts and reach out to show appreciation, gratitude, and compassion for others. Let’s face it, giving makes us happy! A recent
Dealing With Your Personal Device
It’s important to recognize when your kids get stressed. Stick to routines and schedule technology-free downtime of 15-30 minutes each day, so kids can read, draw, listen
Technology Travel Tips for The Holidays
Five Travel Tips for The Holidays If you have ever forgotten or misplaced a device, you’re in good company. Lots of people forget to retrieve their devices from
Can We Get PTSD from the Internet?
Most of us have had occasions where we come across video footage or a photo on our social media feeds that make us feel ill.
ADHD and Sleep in Teens
Teenagers already have such a tumultuous relationship with sleep due to the rapid changes that occur physically, mentally and behaviorally during this stage of development.
Violent Video Games – What Are They Teaching Teens?
If you’ve got teens, here’s a statistic that won’t surprise you: 97 percent of kids in the US ages 12 – 17 play video games.
Early Intervention: Children and Technology
Decades of research show us that early intervention for infants, toddlers and young school age children with developmental delays or disabilities positively impacts outcomes across many developmental
Cyberbullying, Bullying, and Suicide What We Know
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “It is a time to share resources and stories in an
A Global Look at Cyberbullying Among Young Children and Teens
It is well documented that bullying has moved from the playground into our virtual world. More and more families and educators have become aware that cyberbullying is
Smartphones, Social Media and Teens: Benefits, Risks and Radiation?
Teens, across the nation and around the world, will be heading back to school soon. While teens were “relaxing” over the summer, researchers were doing their due
Echo Dot Dot Dot…
Remember when you first learned how to echo? Maybe you were on a hike and your voice reflected off a wall or mountain. Maybe you
Managing Technology During Summertime
Summer is coming and with it the promise of exploration, adventure and fun! Summertime gives kids everywhere a chance to take a break from the school year routine and
Social Media Challenges Are The New Dares
Dares have been around for a long time. Accepting dares for any number of reasons, kids have been known to burn themselves with erasers, touch hot
LiveMe: Live Streaming App or Pedophile’s Online Paradise?
Live streaming– Teens and adults are using it more and more to broadcast, chat, share and follow one another. But let’s take a look at the
Teens of Value Social Media
Knowing why teens value social media is just as important as understanding why teens are taking breaks from social media. Behind teens and social media is purpose
School Shootings: How to Prepare our Kids
ONE school shooting is too many! What are schools across the country doing to improve school safety and avoid school shootings? How are children handling school preparedness?
Digital Citizenship: More Important Than Ever
Respect, educate, prevent and protect are commonly associated with digital citizenship. Today, we are finding these common elements are more important than even when it
Brain and Social Media
There have been several articles written about how social media affects the brain. CNN reported recently that researchers at UCLA’s Brain Mapping Center found that when teenagers’ photos get
Digital Addiction: Social Networking ~ A 24/7 Distraction
Addiction defined is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. In a recent article in the Boston Herald stating, “What
Social Media Trolls ~ Purpose and Prevention
According to the report, “What is behind the spike in Russian social media activity?” shown in a news clip Monday, April 17, 2018, the Pentagon reported
FERPA and Social Networking
School district personnel need to ask the question: Is your use of social networking FERPA compliant? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a Federal law
Teach Students To Use Social Media The Right Way
Focusing on the positive impact of social media in the classroom, teach students to use social media the right way by demonstrating why it’s important to be proficient in digital
Technology & Balance – Hallmark’s Home and Family
Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses raising kids in a technology addicted world, screentime and balance with Hallmark’s Home & Family. 20877176
Navigating Summer Break in MASK Magazine
Dr. Lisa Strohman is MASK Magazine’s college life skills expert. In this article, she discusses how parents should navigate summer break when their kids return