As social media safety experts, advocates, and coaches who present to thousands of parents throughout Canada and the United States, one question we are usually asked is, “What age do you think a child should be gifted a cell phone.”, - this is especially true during the Christmas season when youth are hoping for a phone as a gift under the tree. In this podcast, we are going to provide the information that parents and caregivers need to help you make an informed decision.

Resources mentioned:

• Our Website: www.thewhitehatter.ca

• Our FREE webbook “Parenting In An Online World” https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/book-list

• Is My Child Ready For Their First Cellphone Article: https://thewhitehatter.ca/smartphones/