‘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 […]
Meta Removes Third-Party Fact Checkers Over ‘Bias’ Fears
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that third-party fact checkers will be replaced by “community notes” on Facebook and Instagram, to help address the perception of bias. “Fact checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created,” Zuckerberg said in a video post on Facebook that announced the changes. “What started as a […]
Millennial Shares Theory on Why One Generation Is Best at Technology
A woman’s theory on the generation who will “take over” with Artificial Intelligence has gone viral. Nik Pollina, 30, from New York, recently developed a theory that those born between 1992 and 1997, who she called the “MapQuest generation,” are the ones most suited to tackle the rise of AI. Because, she says, this generation […]
Podcast: Awareness rises for harms around TikTok, children, addiction
Because more states and countries are filing lawsuits against TikTok, the tide appears to be turning against companies in the social media space to get them to do more about protecting children and teens from addiction and self-harm. Dr. Lisa Strohman, founder and CEO of the Digital Citizen Academy, talks about the latest movements in […]
The Psychology of Tech (with Dr. Lisa Strohman)
In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses the intersection of technology and child psychology, focusing on the implications of gaming, social media, and educational technology on children’s safety and mental health. Dr. Lisa emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in understanding the risks associated with these platforms and advocates for educational programs that […]
‘I was stunned’: The children’s game that became parents’ worst nightmare
With its brightly coloured characters, simplistic graphics and comic-book text, Roblox appears remarkably non-threatening.