In today's digital age, equipping our children with the right tools is not just a choice; it's a necessity. Enter the Family Smartphone Guide, a comprehensive roadmap designed to help families navigate the intricate and often treacherous digital landscape. Authored by Margot L. Denommé, The Family Smartphone Guide is an essential resource for parents introducing their children to smartphones for the first time, as well as those managing their children's ongoing digital experiences. Packed with practical strategies this guide helps parents set boundaries, understand online risks, and promotes healthy digital habits.
"You wouldn't hand your child the keys to a car without teaching them the rules of the road," said Denommé. The same principle applies to smartphone and social media." This guide empowers parents to take control the moment their child begins using a smartphone. With increasing research highlighting the harmful impacts of smartphones and social media on children's mental and physical health, it's crucial for parents to grasp the landscape, understand the legal risks, and maintain open communication with their children.
Margot L. Denommé, JD, is not just an author and speaker; she’s a former Crown Attorney with over 26 years of frontline experience. As a mother of two, Margot has seen firsthand the corrosive effects of unrealistic beauty standards on children’s self-esteem. Her dedication to countering these trends inspired her to pen
Mommy, am I pretty? and
Awesome Inside + Out!—picture books that are now celebrated as vital teaching tools on the importance of inner beauty.
Supporting Margot’s mission are two powerhouses in their fields:
Dr. Michelle Ponti, a trailblazing paediatrician, specializes in treating children with complex behavioural, developmental, and learning issues. As Chair of the Digital Health Task Force for the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dr. Ponti is at the forefront of revolutionizing children’s digital health care in Canada.
Julianna Greenspan, a top-tier criminal defence lawyer and senior partner at Greenspan Partners LLP, brings nearly 30 years of expertise in navigating criminal and extradition law across North America. Julianna is equally passionate about educating the public on the legal ramifications of digital misconduct.
Margot Denommé doesn’t just speak—she inspires. As a keynote speaker, her powerful message on children’s well-being, digital responsibility, and online safety resonates with audiences far and wide. Her relentless commitment to protecting children’s mental health drives her every word, every story, and every initiative.
