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Anna McKessar
Online course producer at Parenting Place who provides expertise on digital parenting, device boundaries, and strategies for introducing phones to children.
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Nov 19, 2025
• 20min
Things to consider before gifting a child a phone for Christmas
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Join Anna McKessar, an expert in digital parenting from Parenting Place, as she navigates the tricky waters of gifting phones to kids. She emphasizes that the right age to gift a phone varies based on responsibility rather than a set number. Alternatives like ‘dumb’ phones can ease this journey. Anna advocates for setting digital boundaries, teaching online safety, and the importance of family agreements. Plus, she shares insights on co-parenting challenges and the balance between monitoring tech use and building trust. A must-listen for concerned parents!
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