No Phones Before 13? Keeping Kids Safe Online with Dr Martha

This special episode of The Overshare is brought to you by Tesco Mobile and goes deep into the most important issues facing parents now. When is the right time to give your child a smartphone? And how can we protect our children when the online world is all around them?

Gemma is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Martha Derious Collado, alongside two candid oversharers, Samantha and Debbie, who open up about the daily struggles—and serious scares—they’ve faced navigating online safety with their children.

We explore how to build trust, set boundaries, and start honest conversations early. Because as Dr. Marta says, smartphones weren’t made for kids—but with the right tools and support, we can prepare them for the digital world.

Search Tesco Mobile Online Safety for expert advice and resources to help you protect your child online.