Connected: What Every Kid Should Read Before Their First Phone

This isn’t just another book about screen time.

It’s the must-have guide for every kid who has—or is about to get—a phone. Phones aren’t coming. They’re already here. And kids are being handed powerful devices without the know-how to use them wisely.

Connected is the no-pressure, real-talk handbook that helps kids step into digital life with confidence. Through stories, quizzes, and conversation starters, it gives them the tools to feel in control—and stay connected to what really matters.

If kids are going to thrive in this digital world, they need more than rules. They need to know how to handle the keys. Connected puts them in the driver’s seat—safely.

Included in this Interactive Guide:

• A pre- and post-test to measure what you know and how far you’ve come
• Dinner table questions to spark meaningful family conversations
• Friend-to-friend discussion starters for honest peer conversations
• A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting your own Connected Book Club—for both kids and parents
• Real-life cautionary tales from other kids who’ve been there
• Built-in reflection moments to help you pause, process, and take action
• A screen time tracker to help you create balance and stay mindful about how you spend your time online
• The Conversation Kickstart Tool so you can take the awkward out of tricky phone talks with your family and support open, ongoing communication
• And yes—your very own License to Scroll (which, just like a real license, is easily revocable by parents)