First Phone

<b><b>A fun and informative illustrated kids&#146; guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape.</b></b><br><br>Cellphones have become a fact of life with children as young as eight (yes eight!) getting their very own &#147;devices.&#148;&#160;Such boundless access means our kids are in nearly constant contact with technology that was designed specifically for adults. And they&#146;re doing so without any type of road map. Enter <i>First Phone</i>: the essential book that apprehensive parents can confidently hand to their kids to read as they begin their journey into the digital world.<br>&#160;<br>In <i>First Phone</i> Catherine Pearlman&#151;licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert&#151;speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful engaging and age-appropriate. With insights and strategies supported by the latest research <i>First Phone</i> offers:<br>&#160;<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;guidance on privacy boundaries social media and even sexting (yes young children need to learn about sexting before it happens!)&#160;<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;best digital hygiene and self-care practices including when to put the darn phone down when to turn off notifications and where to charge<br>&#160; <b>&#149;</b> &#160;how to be a kind and compassionate upstander in a digital world<br>&#160;<br>An essential companion when your child receives their first phone this book provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.