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Screensaver: A Judgement-Free Guide to Your Child's First Smartphone

Screensaver: A Judgement-Free Guide to Your Child's First Smartphone

2026 | ISBN: 9781805226499 | English | 320 pages | True EPUB | 486 KB

'An important and careful guide to the contentious world of smartphones and screens' Jack Thorne, co-creator of the Adolescence series

'Extremely helpful and practical' Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins, Founder and Chair of Beyond Words

Is your child ready for a smartphone?
And are you ready to let them have one?

With so much negative attention surrounding smartphones, it's harder than ever to know when to give your child a phone - and how to support them when you do. Blending expertise with non-judgemental advice, Screensaver helps parents prepare for this modern milestone, addressing topics including

- The right time to get a phone
- Choosing a phone and parental controls
- Open communication and tricky topics
- Finding a healthy balance

Digital wellness educator and coach Laura Wyatt-Smith empowers parents to make feel-good decisions for and with their child in the digital world. Friendly and authoritative, Screensaver is a reassuring guide to your family's smartphone journey.