Digital Freedom

From Australia's favourite parenting author and top online safety expert, a book to help parents manage screen use at home.

When it comes to kids and teens on screens, parents and educators face a genuine contradiction. Screen use is both an essential part of modern life and a leading cause of harm and mental illness. How can we protect our young people while giving them the tools to succeed?

In this book, Maggie Dent and Kirra Prendergast present no-nonsense advice for parents on issues such as:

- When and how to give your kids a smart phone?

- How do algorithms, digital footprints and AI really work?

- How can families use social media without sacrificing privacy and safety?

- How can you protect your kids and teens from the darker influences of the internet?

- What do you do if your child is being bullied or exploited online?

- How can you reduce family tension around screen use?

Digital Freedom cuts through the confusion and delivers practical tools and expert advice to help parents manage their family's device use and rediscover moments of screen-free connection and creativity.

About the Author

Commonly known as the 'Queen of Common Sense', Maggie Dent has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. Maggie is the author of eleven major books, including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys (2018), From Boys to Men (2020), Girlhood (2022) and Help Me Help My Teen (2024).

Kirra Pendergast is a globally recognised independent advisor, international expert speaker, and educator specialising in online safety, digital risk, and human behaviour in the digital age. With more than 30 years of experience she advises organisations internationally on online harms, AI, exploitation, and governance. Founder of Safe on Social and Ctrl+Shft, Kirra is known for translating complex technology into practical, human-centred guidance for schools, families, and leaders worldwide. Her first book co-authored with Maggie Dent is out August 2026.