The Smartphone Solution :When and How to Give Your Child a Phone
The Smartphone Solution :When and How to Give Your Child a Phone
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Published:
28 August, 2025
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Description
The Essential Self-Help Guide to Your Children Thriving in a Digital Age from Clinical Psychologist and Bestselling Author Dr Martha Deiros Collado
‘The book us parents urgently need’ Dr Julie Smith
The smartphone dilemma: it’s on every parent’s mind. When should I let my child have a phone? What are the risks and how can I protect them? How can I encourage and nurture healthy digital habits? In The Smartphone Solution, highly respected child-and-family clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado provides the answers so you can:
- determine the right age to give your child a phone
- answer the questions they may have and turn these conversations into moments that build connection
- distinguish the real risks and benefits of smartphones from the misinformation
- teach yourself and older siblings to model healthy phone habits
- navigate online safety, digital footprints, consent and family tech boundaries
- sign the Family Phone Pledge and build a supportive community with like-minded parents.
Written with Dr Martha’s characteristic warmth and empathy, The Smartphone Solution will provide the information and tools you need to support your child and allow them to thrive in the modern digital world.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008773922 |
| ISBN10 | 0008773920 |
| Number Of Pages | 288 |
| Item Weight | 360 g |
| Product Dimensions | 153 x 234 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
‘The book parents urgently need. A much-needed practical path for parents navigating the most urgent parenting challenge of our time.’ Dr Julie Smith, clinical psychologist and author
'When I don’t know what to do, I turn to Dr Martha. This book is the support that parents so desperately need.' Sara Pascoe, comedian, actress and author
‘An absolute must read. Dr Martha has the rare ability to deliver her exceptional knowledge in a no nonsense yet entirely empathetic way. Extremely enlightening when it comes to doing the best we can for our kids.’ Anna Williamson, author, broadcaster and therapist
'This is the book I've been looking for. Dr Martha provides a common sense approach, with grace and understanding, alongside the science and practical solutions we are all searching for. A much-needed screen tech bible for parents of the digital age.' Daisy Upton, author
'As parents, we can’t opt our children out of the digital world. But we can choose how we introduce them to it – and how we walk alongside them as they grow. This book helps us do just that.' Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author
‘This is the book that I wish I’d written. It’s warm, engaging, judgment free. It’s exactly what’s needed at the moment.’ Professor Pete Etchells, psychologist and author
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Author's Bio
Dr Martha Deiros Collado provides empowering advice for parents at @dr.martha.psychologist. She is a clinical psychologist and mother of two, dedicated to empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to better understand their children. For over 20 years, she has worked within paediatric medical teams in the NHS, meeting with thousands of families and blending scientific insights with practical strategies to create lasting change. Dr Martha believes that parenting is a journey of growth and her mission is to make the science of psychology accessible, helping parents become the caregivers they aspire to be. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing the parent-child relationship while encouraging parents to meet their own needs, knowing that self-care is key to effective parenting.