The Smartphone Solution
Coming August 2025 I wrote this book for every parent navigating the complexities of smartphones, and raising kids in the digital age. Drawing from research on child development, brain science, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships, The Smartphone Solution is packed with practical tools for parents raising children aged 5 to 18.
Pre-order* your copy now for release on the 28th August 2025
*Pre-orders are a promise between you and me - that I will deliver a book that will be your supportive guide through the smartphone years, and that you will support me by buying it first. No money gets taken from you when you pre-order, it only leaves your bank account the day the book gets shipped to you. But by pre-ordering you are hugely supporting my work and helping get this book out to more booksellers.
The Essential Self-Help Guide to Your Children Thriving in a Digital Age
‘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 for the future?
When faced with these questions, we often feel like the only options are to allow or ban phones. But in The Smartphone Solution, highly respected child and family psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado draws on the latest research in child development, brain science, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships, to offer another way. Introducing the Family Phone Pledge Plan, this book shows you how to cultivate a supportive environment and introduce phones when the time is right for your family.
In this practical and compassionate guide, you will discover how to:
determine the right age to give your child a phone
answer the questions they (or others) may have
distinguish the real risks and benefits of smartphones from the misinformation
turn smartphone conversations into moments that build connection and trust
teach older siblings to model healthy phone habits
encourage self-regulation around smartphones and screens to set the tone
navigate crucial topics like online safety, digital footprints, consent, and family tech boundaries
join the Family Phone Pledge and find a supportive community of 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.