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Life Skills for Tweens: How to Cook, Make Friends, Be Self Confident and Healthy. Everything a Pre Teen Should Know to Be a Brilliant Teenager
Essential Life Skills Every Tween Should Know to Become a Brilliant Teenager-> The perfect gift for tween boys & girls ages 8-13 years old. <-The tween years are an important time to learn and discover the world and shape who you will be in it.
While these are exciting times, they can also be tricky. Pre-teens are dealing with big emotions and physical changes that they may not feel equipped to handle.
They may feel unsure of how to behave or what to do in certain situations. They may be worried about making friends or dealing with increased responsibilities and stress.
The great news is that they're not alone.
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
Make friends and build relationshipsDeal with strong emotionsCook a delicious mealStay safe onlineDeal with emergenciesBudget & spend money responsiblyBuild dens & be an outdoor adventurerAnd 70+ more practical skillsLife 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.
While these are exciting times, they can also be tricky. Pre-teens are dealing with big emotions and physical changes that they may not feel equipped to handle.
They may feel unsure of how to behave or what to do in certain situations. They may be worried about making friends or dealing with increased responsibilities and stress.
The great news is that they're not alone.
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
Make friends and build relationshipsDeal with strong emotionsCook a delicious mealStay safe onlineDeal with emergenciesBudget & spend money responsiblyBuild dens & be an outdoor adventurerAnd 70+ more practical skillsLife 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.
165 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2022
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July 15, 2024
A great book for moms of tweens. Essential life skills are so important to learn. As moms, we tend to take care of most chores because it's easier and less of a fuss or mess just to do it ourselves. I am guilty of that for sure. I often catch myself wondering why I'm teaching my 20 something years olds how to load a dishwasher, where to put bleach in the washing machine, How to fold sheets, write a check in the rare case you need to. I even had a daughter put diesel fuel in her car once. How do they not know this? Because life is busy and there is so much to learn, lots get left out, especially with multiple children you forget what you taught each one.....Anyway, this book is great as a reminder of all the little things teens need to know and be able to do on their own. It builds confidence and empowerment. I love the simple recipes too. Tweens can create and enjoy more that just pasta and grilled cheese.
October 28, 2024
Essential Skills for Growing Tweens: A Practical Guide to Independence
Life Skills for Tweens is an empowering, easy-to-read guide that teaches tweens valuable everyday skills to foster independence. The book is well-organized and enhanced with engaging graphics and real-life examples, making it both accessible and visually appealing. It covers everything from budgeting and cooking to personal safety and emotional management, offering practical advice that equips young readers to navigate real-world challenges confidently. A must-have resource for parents and pre-teens alike!
Life Skills for Tweens is an empowering, easy-to-read guide that teaches tweens valuable everyday skills to foster independence. The book is well-organized and enhanced with engaging graphics and real-life examples, making it both accessible and visually appealing. It covers everything from budgeting and cooking to personal safety and emotional management, offering practical advice that equips young readers to navigate real-world challenges confidently. A must-have resource for parents and pre-teens alike!
July 24, 2022
Great gift for a pre-teen or teen that makes sense out of teen confusion. Becoming a teen is confusing and scary: friends, jobs, school, cooking, dating. This book breaks it down into an easy and fun read. How to set goals, make friends, and make thing happen. I wish I had this book when I was a tween because it would've helped me make sense of the world and increased my confidence. The book is an easy read with fun pages that will appeal to teens. Highly recommend.
June 23, 2023
This book is amazing, I would recommend it for all ages. It talks about everything, from personal hygiene, to banking, to outdoor safety! It is amazing. Read it, please. You can thank me later.
December 22, 2023
Great book. Sets you up to be a teenager really well.
January 25, 2024
Excellent follow up to the kids one and yet again one that should also be required reading for most adults (including me) :D
January 23, 2024
Life-Altering Wisdom for the Preteen Soul – Fern Bowe Nails It!
I recently had the pleasure of diving into "Life Skills for Tweens" by Fern Bowe and, I must say, it is an absolute gem in the world of adolescent literature. Finding material for tweens that is both engaging and educational can be daunting, but Bowe's book hits the mark in spectacular fashion, earning a well-deserved five stars.
Firstly, Bowe's conversational tone is a masterstroke. It holds the ability to resonate with a younger audience without feeling patronizing. The language used is accessible, yet it does not underestimate the intelligence of its readers, which is crucial in maintaining their attention and respect.
The structure of the book is thoughtfully organized, categorizing life skills into easy-to-digest chapters that cover everything from time management and personal finance to self-care and interpersonal skills. This comprehensive approach equips tweens with an impressive toolkit for navigating the complex landscape of adolescence. One of the most striking aspects of this book is its dedication to promoting self-reflection.
Through interactive activities and reflective questions, readers are encouraged to engage deeply with the content, fostering a sense of self-awareness and confidence that is invaluable at this transitional stage of life. Stories and examples are memorable and likely to be brought up at the dinner table, a sign that the messages are hitting home. The layout and design of the book deserve mention too. Vibrant, yet not overwhelming, graphics reinforce the lessons and add an element of fun that will undoubtedly appeal to the visual learners and keep the pages turning.
Moreover, Bowe has a gift for framing mistakes as learning opportunities, removing the stigma of failure. This approach is particularly reassuring for tweens who are often grappling with the pressure to be perfect and are navigating the sometimes unforgiving social spheres at school or online.
What truly crowns this book as a five-star resource is its timeless relevance. It's the kind of book that a tween can revisit time and again, gleaning new insights as they grow and their circumstances evolve. Parents might find themselves flipping through the pages for a refresher on how to effectively communicate with their maturing children, as the advice is universally applicable.
In conclusion, Fern Bowe’s "Life Skills for Tweens" is a beacon of light that guides parents and their children through the sometimes tumultuous preteen years. It’s an enlightening read that deserves a place on every family’s bookshelf and one that’s sure to be referenced for years to come. It stands out as not just a book but a journey every tween should embark on to build a solid foundation for the complex realities of teenage years and beyond.
I recently had the pleasure of diving into "Life Skills for Tweens" by Fern Bowe and, I must say, it is an absolute gem in the world of adolescent literature. Finding material for tweens that is both engaging and educational can be daunting, but Bowe's book hits the mark in spectacular fashion, earning a well-deserved five stars.
Firstly, Bowe's conversational tone is a masterstroke. It holds the ability to resonate with a younger audience without feeling patronizing. The language used is accessible, yet it does not underestimate the intelligence of its readers, which is crucial in maintaining their attention and respect.
The structure of the book is thoughtfully organized, categorizing life skills into easy-to-digest chapters that cover everything from time management and personal finance to self-care and interpersonal skills. This comprehensive approach equips tweens with an impressive toolkit for navigating the complex landscape of adolescence. One of the most striking aspects of this book is its dedication to promoting self-reflection.
Through interactive activities and reflective questions, readers are encouraged to engage deeply with the content, fostering a sense of self-awareness and confidence that is invaluable at this transitional stage of life. Stories and examples are memorable and likely to be brought up at the dinner table, a sign that the messages are hitting home. The layout and design of the book deserve mention too. Vibrant, yet not overwhelming, graphics reinforce the lessons and add an element of fun that will undoubtedly appeal to the visual learners and keep the pages turning.
Moreover, Bowe has a gift for framing mistakes as learning opportunities, removing the stigma of failure. This approach is particularly reassuring for tweens who are often grappling with the pressure to be perfect and are navigating the sometimes unforgiving social spheres at school or online.
What truly crowns this book as a five-star resource is its timeless relevance. It's the kind of book that a tween can revisit time and again, gleaning new insights as they grow and their circumstances evolve. Parents might find themselves flipping through the pages for a refresher on how to effectively communicate with their maturing children, as the advice is universally applicable.
In conclusion, Fern Bowe’s "Life Skills for Tweens" is a beacon of light that guides parents and their children through the sometimes tumultuous preteen years. It’s an enlightening read that deserves a place on every family’s bookshelf and one that’s sure to be referenced for years to come. It stands out as not just a book but a journey every tween should embark on to build a solid foundation for the complex realities of teenage years and beyond.
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