Life Skills for Teens

How to Manage Everyday Life, Including Money Management, Social Skills, Studying Habits, Cooking Your Favourite Meal, How to Change a Tire, and Much More

By: Robert James Ryan

Narrated by: Kelly McGaw

Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Are you a teenager who feels like you just can’t win? Everyone says you aren’t a kid anymore, but no one considers you an adult either….

Before you turned 13, did you want nothing more than to be a “grown-up” teenager, but then it turned out to be this strange halfway point where no one listens to you because they think you’re too old to be a kid, but too young to be an adult? Then, to add to the confusion, you have a million new things to learn—like budgeting, laundry, and how to maintain a car—but not one of these things is being taught in school. Well, if it’s any consolation…you aren’t alone. In fact, according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on recent college grads, “81 percent of respondents agreed they wish they were taught more life skills before graduating college.”

Learning how to be independent is hard, and you’ll certainly encounter problems along the way. But the key is to remember that you can solve these problems—and you can be one step ahead of the game by knowing what to expect and being prepared for the curveballs life throws at you—with the help of this easy-to-understand book!

Inside, here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover:

• How to become a super teen who doesn’t give in to peer pressure
• Clever ways to avoid those dreaded awkward silences
• A situation when it’s good to blame your parents and they’ll be happy you did it!
• The secret to landing your first job like a pro when you actually have zero experience
• How “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees can save your life (or someone else’s) one-day
• Tips on how to be smarter with your money from creating your own budget to dipping your toes into the world of investing
• A step-by-step guide on what to do when the cops pull you over
• Everything you need to know to survive when you’re home alone and how to keep the house in one piece
• And so much more

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Robert James Ryan (P)2023 Robert James Ryan

Outstanding!

Everyone in their teenage years ought to read Life Skills for Teens. This book covers key life skills such as managing money, interacting with others, developing good study habits, preparing your favorite dish, changing a tire, and much more. In addition to these significant issues, the author delves further into specific scenarios that kids may face in their day-to-day lives and provides an in-depth analysis of each. For instance, the book provides advice on dealing with uncomfortable situations, such as awkward silence and peer pressure. It even provides a scenario in which blaming your parents could work out to your advantage! Additionally, the book offers a step-by-step guide on obtaining your first job with zero experience, a tip that could save your life, and a detailed guide on how to be smarter with your money. All of these are included in the book. The last thing the author does is write a guide for teens on how to deal with the police and make it through the night when they are alone at home. Highly Recommend it.

Valuable knowledge!

This book is filled with essential knowledge for our everyday lives starting in our teen years. It covers many important topics and shares the basics and how to's - from self respect and respect for others, table manners, pro tips for getting your first job, budgeting & savings, and more! A great basics book for any teen!

Great Guide for Teens on the Path to Independence

I am a parent of 4 who read this book before passing it on to my kinds. This book is an invaluable resource for teenagers caught in the middle of childhood and adulthood. Making that leap can be so difficult, but this book will definitely help! It offers practical advice, understanding, and relatable stories that address the common challenges teens face. I think this book is a must-read for any teenager looking to thrive in the real world!

Great resource for teens

“Life Skills for Teens” is a wonderful guidebook that equips teenagers with essential tools and knowledge they need to navigate the challenges and complexities of life. Written with clarity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the teenage experience, this book empowers young readers to develop crucial life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. Skills like how to prepare for a job interview, create a personal budget, and invest savings are just a few examples of what you will find in this book that are often not taught in school. The narrator does a lovely job of delivering the book’s message in an entertaining yet informative fashion. I highly recommend this book to all on the verge of adulthood.

good book

A good book with good narration. Great info on how to navigate this new generation's world.

basic things any teen might wonder about

This book covers the basic skills a teen might need to gather outside what's taught in school. useful advice on learning to do basic adult tasks from getting a job, saving and budgeting, getting and owning a car, how to make sure you don't starve. Would be perfect for any teen 15-18 year old who's uncertain about the world outside high school. Don't get left behind and pick this book to help ensure a brighter future for yourself as you grow into an adult.

Covers more than you would imagine

I found "Life Skills for Teens" to be a comprehensive and invaluable guide that equips teenagers with essential skills to navigate the challenges of everyday life. Authored by Robert James Ryan, this book covers a wide range of practical topics, including money management, social skills, studying habits, cooking, automotive basics, and more.
It’s the “and more” that is interesting. Ryan covers relationships and relationship abuse, staying safe online and how to spot a predator or scammer, and what to do when you do stop one. He also gives stats on the prevalence of cyberbullying, cyber-attacks, and online predatory activity.
Also covered are first jobs and if it’s wise to prioritize it over grades, when is the right time to take up a part-time job while in college. So now you have a job; the author covers money matters, spending, budgeting, and saving, and setting habits that will last a lifetime.
I was pleased and surprised to see that he covered food prep, food storage, bacteria, and microbes, all essential if you are to survive living alone.
All in all, an excellent book for teens; parents could learn a lot too.

Highly recommended!

This book is really enjoyable.
Full of true, real advice that addresses every aspect of relational and personal life.
Taking the first steps into the adult world can be overwhelming and draining, but as always the solution is in the simplest things, in everyday behaviors and habits.
Some may come naturally to us while others may not, but that's no problem, it can be learned-in fact, and that's the secret, to learn every day.
In this case, learning how to grow up, and this book is an invaluable support for every teenager.
I must also spend a few words on the narration, really pleasant, never boring, with an empathetic and understanding tone.
Absolutely Recommended!

Just what my son needed

I got this book for my son. He is a very fearless teenager and He is open to learning about becoming independent which is a big plus. The best thing is it confirmed what I have been teaching him. I am glad it taught him about managing his money and not to over spend it. He now know how to start investing and even making money online. He now is enthusiastic about how to change a tire. He now realizes is not easy to live alone. He realized now that adulting is not as easy a he thought.

Excellent information for all Teenagers

This book provides information that all teenagers would benefit from. I highly recommend it and know without a doubt it will help your teen with many of todays issues that they face each day. The author did a great job