“…Fun to read and written in a parent-to-parent voice, this is a welcome reintroduction of well-tested child-raising methods and should be required reading for all parents.”

—Publishers Weekly

Catherine Pearlman, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Catherine Pearlman is a licensed clinical social worker helping parents with everyday issues to enjoy parenting more.

“First Phone is a fantastic guidebook, and Catherine Pearlman is a friendly, sensible, and reassuring guide. She talks about phone use–including the pleasures, the perils, and the pitfalls–with zero drama, tons of compassion, and a light touch. This is an invaluable resource for kids and parents both.”

—Catherine Newman, author of What Can I Say?
A Kid’s Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself