Description:
This book provides essential success skills for middle schoolers, including time management, goal setting, and emotional self-care, with practical tips and real-life examples.
Brief description: Ferne Bowe is a parent, marketing professional, and author of Life Skills for Young Adults & Life Skills for Tweens.With two kids of her own, she has first-hand experience with the challenges and triumphs of raising a teen.While watching her kids growing up, she noticed the gap between the skills kids need to thrive in the real world and what they are taught in school. For example, she noted that while kids are often taught how to get good grades, they are rarely taught how to manage their finances or have difficult conversations.She is on a mission to close that gap and help kids, and young adults find their purpose, develop self-awareness and confidence, and build their skills to create a life they love.Her message is simple: Mastering life skills and taking ownership of day-to-day tasks is the key to success, no matter your goals. Adopting this principle helps tweens, teens, and young adults develop the skills they need to live a successful life.Ferne loves traveling, spending time with her family and friends, reading, and running. She also enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and singing (badly). When she's not in front of a PC, you'll usually find her outside enjoying the countryside.
Review Quotes:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Barry B. Gallagher (United States)
This book teaches young people what is not taught in middle school.
Author Ferne Bowe nails it in her book titled "Success Skills for Middle Schoolers." This book is full of valuable information and skills that will help any "tweener" navigate middle school successfully. It doesn't teach math, science, or English. Instead, it covers the "soft" skills that students are expected to know but rarely master until much later in life, if at all. As a former junior high school teacher, coach, and school administrator, I strongly recommend this wonderful book. It should be required reading for all middle school students and parents. Yes, it is that important!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jonathan L (United States)
Great resource that should be introduced to elementary school kids
I like how practical and user-friendly this book is. The issue is that only highly motivated kids or children with very "education-minded" parents will be the ones purchasing this type of book. This is an age-old problem, as we never seem to reach our target audience with these books. Overall, the book is excellent. I just hope more people will take advantage of reading such a valuable resource.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Lori (United States)
Middle School Success: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Success Skills for Middle Schoolers: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, and More! Ferne Bowe's comprehensive guide equips young teens with essential tools for confidence and happiness. From time management to goal setting, friendship-building to self-care, this book covers it all. The standout section on empathy skills is a crucial part of emotional intelligence, fostering connections and effective communication. Bowe's tips and real-life examples make these skills relatable and impactful. Recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions is key to personal growth, and this book helps students develop self-awareness, empathy, and other social abilities. With practical wisdom and engaging illustrations, this book empowers middle schoolers to navigate the journey to success. Discover the power of emotional intelligence and essential life skills in this invaluable resource!