My new book, Screensaver: A judgement free guide to your child’s first smartphone is being published with Profile Books in March 2026.

I believe that the impact of smartphones on young people’s wellbeing is the defining challenge of this generation. I also believe that how a child uses a smartphone is just as important as when they get one.

'Screensaver' was initially inspired by my podcast project, Childhood Heroes, which explored how childhood has changed over a generation. My Churchill Fellowship investigation into the impact of smartphones on young people's mental health then saw me travel to Silicon Valley and California for a month in Spring 2024 on a mission to discover how to best support children and young people to have a healthy relationship with their phone - and find out how the ‘tech bros’ raise their own children. I visited schools and met with a wide-range of experts with different views, including young people, parents, educators, youth workers, academics, authors and campaigners. I learned that parents needed much more help and trust-worthy information, support and advice to help their children parent through the smartphone years - this book is the result.

For practical support  with smartphones, coaching tips for busy working parents, and to be informed about the book release find me @laurawyattsmith on Instagram. For all other queries, including coaching or speaking opportunities, please get in touch.