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.
About the Author
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.
