Building Self-Awareness in the Digital Age – The Foundation of Digital Citizenship
As both a clinical psychologist and attorney who has dedicated my career to protecting children in digital spaces, I’ve witnessed firsthand how technology shapes our young people’s developing sense of self. I want to share with you my work at Digital Citizen Academy about one of the most important skills that we should teach our […]
Millenials TikTokers Show Disdain for the “Gen Z Stare”
Dr. Lisa Strohman sits down with CNN News and discusses the generational divide of the “Gen Z Stare”, and touching on how the action can be an impact in a professional setting. https://vimeo.com/1101908473?share=copy#t=0
Parents Are Shifting Their Perspective On Screen Time For Their Kids
From captivating kids’ shows on tablets to educational games on smartphones, screens offer a seemingly endless source of entertainment and information. While these technologies hold immense potential, the pervasive presence of screens in children’s lives has ignited a crucial debate: is the sheer amount of screen time a primary concern, or is the main issue […]
16 Things Every Kid Needs To Learn From Their Parents and Grandparents, Child Psychologists Say
Raising the next generation of kids is the toughest and most important job there is. It can feel like a high-stakes task, which can be overwhelming. But the good news? “Being a parent can be rewarding,” says Dr. Carol A. Friedman, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Debra Simon Center for Integrative Behavioral Health & Wellness at Hackensack University Medical […]
YouTube for kids: Is it really safe?
YouTube Kids is billed as a safer alternative to YouTube, but is it really? Here’s what tech experts say parents should keep in mind. Despite what your child may claim, most parents have their reservations about YouTube and the inappropriate content with which it’s rife. That being said, the video sharing platform is ubiquitously unavoidable, […]
‘It Terrifies Me’: Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AI
Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist who specializes in technology overuse, makes the case that you can track the rise in youth mental health problems from the introduction of Instagram and Snapchat in 2010.
Could dumbphones be the solution to our self-esteem crisis?
More and more young people are breaking up with smartphones and social media – and our perception of beauty and body image is changing as a result. When Jenna decided to ditch her smartphone last summer, she wasn’t expecting it to make her feel more beautiful. Like many, she was simply fed up with the mindless scrolling that […]
5 Ways To Combat Digital Stress (Even If You’re On Screens All Day)
There’s no denying that technology has improved many aspects of our lives. At the touch of a button or swipe of a screen, we have endless access to information, entertainment, doctors, therapists, and so much more. However, that endless access really is just that—never-ending.
How Cactus Shadows’ Lyla Strohman worked back from injury in time for soccer playoffs
Lyla Strohman was the top goal-scorer for the Cactus Shadows girls soccer team in the 2023-24 season as a junior, but a non-contact ACL injury at club soccer practice caused her to miss most of this season, her senior year. She returned late in the season and scored four goals against St. Mary’s. Now she’s […]
The Surprising Age to Start Knocking on Your Kid’s Door, According to Experts
When parenting young children, it’s hard to imagine a time when knocking before entering their room will become a necessity. However, that day will eventually come, and navigating the transition can raise plenty of questions and concerns. If you’re in the betwixt-in-between place of wondering whether it’s time to start knocking on your child’s bedroom […]