Description: "Set yourself up for success as an adult. How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone--and the Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence. Essential skills for everyone - Learn the basics of being independent with guidance on everyday skills like using a credit card, eating balanced meals, and doing laundry. Make a good impression - From giving thoughtful gifts to dressing appropriately for different occasions, this book of life skills for teens is your go-to guide for navigating social and professional interactions like a pro. Consider this - Make smart choices with tips on things to think about when you travel, adopt a pet, make a big purchase, or any other life event that comes with extra responsibilities"--
Brief description:
MAUREEN STILES is a freelance writer and editor with a focus on parenting topics and general humor. She has been quoted in The New York Times and Washington Post regarding parenting strategies, and her writing is featured on TODAY Parents, in the book Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults, as well as many other websites and blogs.
Review Quotes: "Maureen Stiles has drawn on her own parenting experience of raising three sons to create this indispensable guide for teens who are on the cusp of adulthood. She writes with clarity about topics that teens need to understand as they embark on a life that is increasingly independent of their parents. She includes essential information about taking care of their health and managing their money, while also covering tips such as the correct way to address an envelope and how to boil an egg. With a helpful index, this is a book teens can turn to when they have questions and need the advice of a trusted adult." -- Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder, Grown and Flown