Is social media making you lonelier?
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 people virtually instead of in real life. And, to top it off, it’s doing the opposite of what its supposed to do. Using social media is actually making us lonelier. […]
How schools can handle bullying
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 conversations we can start a meaningful dialogue about how we can work together to combat bullying no matter where it may occur. Because much of my work is with students […]
7 ways to improve your mental health for World Health Day
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 also contributes to our life choices, how we handle challenges and how we relate to other people. Suffice to say, if your mental health isn’t wonderful, it negatively impacts nearly […]
Cyber bullying and your kids: the types of online bullying, signs and what to do
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 the bully online. Like bullying in real life, cyber bullying is consistent harassment that can cause a person to become seriously alarmed, embarrassed, feel threatened, annoyed or hurt. It occurs […]
Ask Lisa October!
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 me about posts that my child is doing that I am not able to view. Thank you, Embarrassed Mom Dear Embarrassed Mom, This is such a great question and […]
5 self care activities you can do right now to improve your life
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 tribute to Emotional Wellness Month. Emotional wellness is incredibly important — it allows you to handle your life with less stress and a positive outlook. If you’ve been feeling like […]
Are your kids being hurt by social media? They sure are.
Teens spend an astounding amount of time online these days — upwards of nine hours each day. In 2018, a Pew study determined that 54 percent of teenagers reported feeling they were “spending too much time on their cellphone” and 45 percent stated they were online “almost constantly.” What does this staggering amount of time […]
How to protect yourself from online triggers
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 … and they all share them to their online world. Unfortunately, the act of sharing (or in many cases oversharing) on social media can result in people being triggered. A trigger […]
Dr. Lisa Contributes to Parent’s Magazine
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 kids to use technology in a responsible manner. Read the full article below or click here! Should You Spy on Your Teens? Teens’ social media feeds can be full […]
Should your child have a cell phone?
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 phones are in the hands of most teens. But, should your child have a cell phone? Sure, cell phones provide you a tool to communicate with your child and vice-versa, […]