Life Skills for Teens

Life Skills for Teens
Author: Karen Harris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2021-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951806408

Congratulations, you are a teenager! The big question is, now what?! The teenage years are an exciting yet every changing period of your life. New challenges and tasks seem to pop up almost daily, not to mention all the changes your body is going through. As you get older and take on more responsibilities, you have probably often wondered how to do many of the adult tasks your parents or older siblings seem to breeze through daily. Everything from how to tell if the chicken in the fridge has gone bad to how to get rid of dandruff has likely crossed your mind, and you're not alone. The more you learn and the more new experiences you have, the more questions you'll have too. While a wonderful tool with a wealth of knowledge, the internet can be overwhelming to navigate at times. I mean, which of the thirteen articles about budgeting and saving money is actually accurate? And yes, you can ask your parents or other trusted adults in your life to teach you specific skills, but sometimes you just want to figure it out on your own. That's where this guide comes into play. Dive in and start learning life skills for teens! Order yours now.

Life Skills for Kids

Life Skills for Kids
Author: Christine Field
Publisher: Shaw Books
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2000-03-07
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0877884722

Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Do the laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parents systematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - what they need to know to thrive as adults.

What They Don't Teach Teens

What They Don't Teach Teens
Author: Jonathan Cristall
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1610353730

The 21st-century guidebook of life safety skills for teens, their parents, and other caregivers, covering physical safety, sexual consent, social media, your rights with the police, situational awareness, dating violence, smartphones, and more. "Easy to read and comprehensive on topics of safety, Cristall's volume is an informative read for teens and their parents, but may also prove to be a helpful text for a high-school level health class." (Library Journal) Young people coming of age today face new risks, expectations, and laws that didn't exist when their parents were young. What They Don't Teach Teens provides teens, tweens, and young adults with up-to-date, realistic strategies to protect themselves against the pitfalls of modern adolescence. Author Jonathan Cristall, once a troubled teen himself and now a veteran prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles and a sexual violence prevention instructor, works extensively with teenagers and their families to teach physical, digital, emotional, and legal safety skills. Drawing on Cristall's hands-on experience, What They Don't Teach Teens gives parents and other caregivers techniques for talking to their children about these urgent issues. What They Don't Teach Teens gives sound advice on police interactions and personal safety (your constitutional rights, what to do/not do when stopped by the police while driving, situational awareness, street robberies, gun violence); sexual violence and misconduct (sexual consent, sexual harassment prevention, dating violence, sextortion); and staying safer online (digital footprint and citizenship, cyberbullying, underage sexting, online porn). A must-read for all families, What They Don't Teach Teens is filled with practical guidance, thoughtful insight, and simple-to-use tips and tactics that will empower young people to make good choices now and into the future.

Essential Life Skills and Activities for Tweens

Essential Life Skills and Activities for Tweens
Author: Coach Mike Rodriguez
Publisher: Coach Mike Rodriguez
Total Pages: 95
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Equip your tweens with essential life skills for a confident, successful future! This comprehensive guide, "Essential Life Skills for Tweens," is packed with practical activities and self-improvement tips that schools often overlook. Ideal for parents and guardians who want to raise self-sufficient, capable, and resilient tweens. This book covers critical areas for developing independence, confidence, and real-world readiness. Starting with Building Independence, this guide sets your child on a journey to understanding the importance of responsibility and self-reliance. Through engaging activities, they will gain confidence in their ability to take charge of their daily tasks and make wise choices. In The Value of Life Skills, your child will explore the importance of these often-underrated abilities, from decision-making to problem-solving, preparing them for future challenges with resilience and strength. With Work Skills, tweens learn the benefits of work experience, including how to fill out job applications, communicate effectively with clients, and master time management. This chapter is essential for tweens who are looking to gain independence and responsibility through work. In Household Duties, practical skills like grocery shopping, cooking, and laundry are covered in-depth. With lessons on essential cooking skills and laundry steps, your child will gain confidence in managing household tasks and become an active contributor to the family. Money Management Skills is a vital chapter teaching tweens how to manage a bank account, understand the importance of savings, and even get introduced to concepts like credit scores and bill payments. These lessons provide a strong financial foundation that will serve them well into adulthood. Goal-Setting Skills offers actionable tips to teach your tween how to set and achieve personal goals, fostering a growth mindset and helping them develop a sense of purpose and direction. In Emergency Situations, tweens learn how to handle crises with calm and preparedness, empowering them to respond effectively to unexpected events and build resilience in challenging times. Emotional Intelligence and Regulation is a critical section that helps tweens understand and manage their emotions, a key aspect of personal development that fosters empathy, self-awareness, and healthy relationships. Lastly, the chapter on Voting introduces young readers to civic responsibility, highlighting the importance of making informed decisions and contributing positively to their communities. Give your child the gift of self-improvement and real-world skills with this comprehensive guide. Whether it's managing money, setting goals, or learning essential household duties, this book provides tweens with a roadmap to success, confidence, and independence in a world beyond school. Perfect for parents and guardians dedicated to preparing their children for real-world success!

Life Skills for Tweens

Life Skills for Tweens
Author: Ferne Bowe
Publisher: Essential Life Skills for Teens
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781739637835

Book 1: Essential Life Skills For Teens Life Skills for Tweens, by Ferne Bowe (author of Life Skills for Young Adults), provides everything a tween needs to know to become a confident, happy and successful teenager. Packed with tips, illustrations, and real-life examples, the book covers the essential life skills every pre-teen should know to become a brilliant teenager. From managing money and cooking a meal to staying happy and finding things you're good at, this book covers it all! In Life Skills for Tweens, you'll learn how to: Budget & spend money responsibly Make friends and build relationships Skill in how to deal with strong emotions Cook a delicious meal (+free cookbook from Ferne!) How to deal with emergencies How to stay safe online Build dens & be an outdoor adventurer And 70+ more practical skills Life Skills for Tweens is an essential guide to learning the skills to become a brilliant teenager. If you like simple, practical, and real-world advice, you'll love this book.

137 Awesome Life Skills for Smart Tweens | How to Make Friends, Save Money, Cook, Succeed at School & Set Goals - For Pre Teens & Teenagers

137 Awesome Life Skills for Smart Tweens | How to Make Friends, Save Money, Cook, Succeed at School & Set Goals - For Pre Teens & Teenagers
Author: Kate Rian
Publisher: Thady Publishing
Total Pages: 141
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Being a tween is awesome! There is so much to learn and discover. But as you will soon become a teenager, you will also face new challenges and responsibilities. From succeeding in school and building confidence, to making friends and protecting the environment, there is a lot to learn. This much loved tween book is designed to teach you these essential life skills, in a fun and engaging way, empowering you to become a smart, happy and confident teenager. Here’s what you’ll discover: - How to set goals, stay motivated and create a unique vision board - Tips to succeed in school, make friends and deal with peer pressure - Discover healthy eating tips and meal ideas for tweens - Strategies to manage your feelings and handle stress and anxiety in a healthy way. - Learning to say ‘no’, dealing with bullies and staying safe online -How to reduce pollution, use less plastic and protect our environment - Gain practical skills including how to grow vegetables and flowers - Learn about money so you can make smart choices and be ready for the future. Now you might be thinking, I don't have time to read a whole book. Well, don’t worry! This book is specifically designed for tweens. It’s easy to read and digest, with short chapters and cute illustrations that make learning enjoyable and accessible. So are you ready to discover the 137 life skills that will help you be a super smart tween? Order your copy today and get all the tools and strategies you need to succeed in life. This book is also the perfect birthday & Christmas gift for the special tween in your life!

Life Skills for Tweens WORKBOOK

Life Skills for Tweens WORKBOOK
Author: Ferne Bowe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781915833020

A practical companion book to the Ferne Bowe's "Life Skills for Tweens" is accessible to help tweens acquire the life skills necessary to succeed as intelligent teenagers. To help teens develop such skills and help them put those skills into practice, this workbook is filled with more than 80 activities, worksheets, illustrations, and examples. This book has activities to cover every topic, from budgeting and meal preparation to staying happy and making friends. Ferne has included more than 80 activities in the Life Skills for Tweens Workbook to encourage: Forming relationships and friendships Dealing with intense feelings Being secure online Spending money sensibly and sticking to a budget Using a compass and going on excursions Many more applicable abilities The Life Skills for Tweens Workbook is a great resource if you're looking for hands-on exercises to help tweens build the skills they need to grow into self-assured, autonomous teenagers. The ideal companion book for Life Skills for Tweens.

Nine Ways to Empower Tweens with Emma and Elliot

Nine Ways to Empower Tweens with Emma and Elliot
Author: Kathleen Boucher
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1504357388

Nine Ways to Empower Tweens with Emma and Elliot teaches life skills such as how to have more confidence when presenting in class, a technique to overcome the effects of bullying, the value of a strong work ethic and more. Kathleen Boucher is an award winning children's book author. Boucher's mission is to inspire kids to follow their dreams by helping them to in themselves and use strategies that empower them for life.

Talking to Tweens

Talking to Tweens
Author: Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0786739185

They may look sweet and compliant, but these days children aged between 8 and 12 -- "tweens" -- are fast emerging as a force to be reckoned with. Gaining in confidence, expecting more freedom, and increasingly targeted commercially, they present many new and challenging issues for parents. But getting the relationship right during these important years can build a rewarding trust and openness that will see parents through the rocky teenage years ahead. Giving sound advice that is firmly rooted in the real world and based on a clear understanding of tweens' needs, parenting expert Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer explains how staying close to our children while beginning to let go helps us achieve the balance that is so important for the parent-child relationship. Tackling everyday issues of real concern, Talking to Tweens offers practical, down-to-earth, and reassuring guidance on: Self-discipline, consideration, and kindness Peer pressure and bullying Allowances and spending money Body image and healthy eating, Sex and puberty Family disruptions Risk, danger, and responsibility School problems and work pressure Nurturing self-esteem and identity

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens
Author: Douglas Haddad
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2017-02-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1442256966

Are you concerned or frustrated with the choices your child makes when it comes to their peer groups, study habits, and use of social media? Do you feel your child is pushing you away and your connection is weakening? Are you unsure of the next steps you should take to help your child succeed? A whole new set of parenting concerns arise during tween and teenhood that can be overwhelming for any parent. The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens offers a step-by-step plan for raising your adolescent through this tumultuous time. Douglas Haddad provides specific, proven tools for you to help your child become a problem solver and grow to be smart, successful, and self-disciplined. In The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens, you will: Discover the secrets of effective communication with your child Learn the techniques to stop behavior problems right in their tracks when they happen Know the strategies to best motivate your child and unlock their potential Find out how to set appropriate limits and hold your child accountable for their actions Understand today’s “child-limiting challenges” and the solutions for handling them with your child Every parent wants the best for their child, and these years can be fraught with challenges: bullying, violence, gambling, sex, smoking, alcohol, substance use, eating disorders, depression, suicide, unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity, etc. Making sense of these challenges, this book offers exercises for incorporating the ten child unlimited tools into your parenting style and anecdotes to illustrate strategies and techniques. Supported by current research, the tools found in these pages will serve as a guide for any family with tweens or teens.