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

A guiding hand for any parent feeling apprehensive about the tween and teen years with smartphones With so much negative attention surrounding the effects of smartphones on children, it''s harder than ever for parents to know when to give their child a phone - and how to talk to them about the reality of having one once they do. Blending expert research with nuanced and non-judgmental advice, Screensaver helps busy parents prepare their children for this milestone, addressing topics including: - The right time for your child to get a phone - Phone models and features, including monitoring and parental controls - Establishing trust and open communication around usage - Teaching attention awareness, critical thinking and digital ethics - Online safety, bullying and inappropriate content Friendly and authoritative, digital wellness educator Laura Wyatt-Smith empowers parents to make key decisions for and with their child, turning an object of dread into an opportunity for learning and growth. Normalising the day-to-day struggle of parenting in a digital world, Screensaver is a reassuring guide to navigating your family''s smartphone journey.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Wyatt-Smith
• Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.03.2026
• EAN: 9781805226475
• ISBN: 978-1-80522-647-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adolescent, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Advice on parenting, Teenagers: advice for parents, Parenting: advice and issues, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Online safety and behaviour