Life Skills for Teens: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between

by Karen Harris

Congratulations, you are a teenager! The big question is, now what?!

The teenage years are an exciting yet ever-changing period of your life. New challenges and tasks seem to pop up almost daily—not to mention all the transitions your body is going through.

As you get older and take on more responsibilities, you have probably wondered how to do many of the adult tasks your parents or older siblings seem to breeze through daily. Everyday challenges like how to tell if the chicken in the fridge has gone bad to how to get rid of dandruff has likely crossed your mind. As you learn and experience new things, questions about basic life skills will arise. This book is here to help you solve the daily problems adults take for granted.

While the internet provides a wealth of knowledge, it 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.

Genres: Self Help, Parenting, Young Adult, Childrens, Teen

132 pages, Paperback

Published October 2, 2021

Reviews

[DesanaRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book for my teenager thinking this would be helpful for her to reference when she heads off to college. I read through it and realized I am barely a fully functioning adult 😅

[štœnetheelysai · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it’s helpful, I am homeschooled and life skills is just as important as any algebra or biology. My only issue is the topics vary so much. First it’s that dark spots on fruit is mold and the next it’s circuit breakers, I just think multiple books for different rages of a teenager would be ideal, at some points it looked as if it was meant for 13 year olds who have just turned into a teenager and other times it talks of college and bank account and checks. Some was hard to understand but that just means I was learning new things. I recommend though! You would be suprised how many teenager (and adults lol) have no idea how to do basic tasks. So even though some things to me personally seemed silly doesn’t mean they aren’t helpful.

[Talitha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooooo helpful!!

[Christine Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for adults too!

Things I never thought as a mother to teach my kids. And I would recommend it to pre-teens as well. Adding it to my homeschool library shelf.

[Chloe Noland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Might be helpful for some but 80% of the time it was very basic personally. I also did not enjoy the writing style at all.

Wouldn't recommend unless you don't know pretty much anything about basic topics.
(there are a few helpful topics but not enough to warrant reading imo)

[Randi · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my teens got this book for Christmas from a well-meaning relative, who does not know that teens don't want to read books like this. However, in the case that they did want to read it, I wanted to pre-read it to make sure that there was no Garbage in it. It actually was a pretty good book with some valuable skills. The only part I really didn't like was the religion part, mostly because it just didn't get to the heart of why we practice Christianity. Which, it was covering a multitude of religions, and I appreciate the respectful way that they handled it. They just did not understand the relationship aspect of Christianity; our relationship with Christ. However, I'm not also relying on this book to explain that to my kid. It did a great job of explaining taxes, train schedules, how to read a map, how to do laundry, etc. life skills like that.

[Darla Ladd · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book provides basic information about a few life skills. The “ and Just About Everything in Between” is false. Observing the length of the book, it would be thought that all topics would include references for further learning. Unfortunately, neither reference nor support material was included. The goal of providing life skills for your teen cannot be achieved though this book.

[Steven Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not Too Late For Anyone Else Either!

I wish this book was out when my daughter was in high school. It should actually be required reading. Stuff like health insurance or just plain life. It is all here. And you do not have to be in your teens to still learn from it!!!

[Sadhbh Coffey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.


Ooh, black and yellow!
Let's shake it up a little.


Barry! Breakfast is ready!


Ooming!


Hang on a second.


Hello?


- Barry?
- Adam?


- Oan you believe this is happening?
- I can't. I'll pick you up.


Looking sharp.


Use the stairs. Your father
paid good money for those.


Sorry. I'm excited.


Here's the graduate.
We're very proud of you, son.


A perfect report card, all B's.


Very proud.


Ma! I got a thing going here.


- You got lint on your fuzz.
- Ow! That's me!


- Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000.
- Bye!


Barry, I told you,
stop flying in the house!


- Hey, Adam.
- Hey, Barry.


- Is that fuzz gel?
- A little. Special day, graduation.


Never thought I'd make it.


Three days grade school,
three days high school.


Those were awkward.


Three days college. I'm glad I took
a day and hitchhiked around the hive.


You did come back different.


- Hi, Barry.
- Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good.


- Hear about Frankie?
- Yeah.


- You going to the funeral?
- No, I'm not going.


Everybody knows,
sting someone, you die.


Don't waste it on a squirrel.
Such a hothead.


I guess he could have
just gotten out of the way.


I love this incorporating
an amusement park into our day.


That's why we don't need vacations.


Boy, quite a bit of pomp...
under the circumstances.


- Well, Adam, today we are men.
- We are!


- Bee-men.
- Amen!


Hallelujah!


Students, faculty, distinguished bees,


please welcome Dean Buzzwell.


Welcome, New Hive Oity
graduating class of...


...9:15.


That concludes our ceremonies.


And begins your career
at Honex Industries!


Will we pick ourjob today?


I heard it's just orientation.


Heads up! Here we go.


Keep your hands and antennas
inside the tram at all times.


- Wonder what it'll be like?
- A little scary.


Welcome to Honex,
a division of Honesco


and a part of the Hexagon Group.


This is it!


Wow.


Wow.


We know that you, as a bee,
have worked your whole life


to get to the point where you
can work for your whole life.


Honey begins when our valiant Pollen
Jocks bring the nectar to the hive.


Our top-secret formula


is automatically color-corrected,
scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured


into this soothing sweet syrup


with its distinctive
golden glow you know as...


Honey!


- That girl was hot.
- She's my cousin!


- She is?
- Yes, we're all cousins.


- Right. You're right.
- At Honex, we constantly strive


to improve every aspect
of bee existence.


These bees are stress-testing
a new helmet technology.


- What do you think he makes?
- Not enough.


Here we have our latest advancement,
the Krelman.


- What does that do?
- Oatches that little strand of honey


that hangs after you pour it.
Saves us millions.


Oan anyone work on the Krelman?


Of course. Most bee jobs are
small ones. But bees know


that every small job,
if it's done well, means a lot.


But choose carefully


because you'll stay in the job
you pick for the rest of your life.


The same job the rest of your life?
I didn't know that.

[James]

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.

[Boy King · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a teen myself, when reading Life Skills for Teens by Karen Harris, I honestly felt like a lot of the advice didn’t really connect with teens of today and what life is actually like. Some of the topics felt super outdated, like writing checks or organizing paper files, which most of us teens barely use anymore since everything is digital. I was hoping for more practical tips on dealing with stuff teens like me actually face—like mental health, or how to build a personal brand online. It kind of felt like the book was written for a different generation and just labeled for teens, but it didn’t really reflect the reality of what teens are dealing with right now. and while I see how some of these points can be useful, they are out of date or becoming irrelevant very quickly in the modern day.

[eve · Rating 3 out of 5]

pretty good. personally i knew a lot of these things already however many people who maybe didn’t have a parental figure to teach them would likely find this very useful. the language and tone however felt a little patronising, like as if talking to a much younger child. as a teenager (and knowing many other teenagers) this doesn’t come across as great

[Giovanni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually this book kind of counts as #400 but to be honest I don’t want to and I forgot to log it so this is #401 cause I don’t really feel like it’s a book book. It was informational but most of it I knew cause of past leadership roles and classes but nice present.

[Raven Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good information, but if you're involving your preteens and teens in everyday life- they will naturally learn most of what's in this book, with hands on experience. It's one thing to read the information, quite another to actual get to experience doing these life skills. 😀

[Chris Record · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every young adult or teen should read this before living on their own. Also, a good tool for parents to make sure their kids learn these skills before moving out. Works great for my son who lives with autism.

[Brittany Vargas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read

Perfect to give teens for some basic knowledge that we try to give, but sometimes miss, teaching our kids with the busy lives we live. Got this for my daughter but also kinda helped me out on some things lol.

[Katie delaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alright but not enough

Its good book but I think should be split into two books of mental skills and practical skills, but good as one

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable and useful, I feel like there could be a follow up book with more detail.

[Hazem Amjaour]

mid

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good simplified view of many factors for teens. I read it before giving to her… she will know a lot but stuff she doesn’t will be beneficial

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each chapter is short and well organized. It's written for teenagers, but does not talk down to them. I disliked the middle class bias and assumptions that all teens are going to college.

[Ronnie Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was so good it told me everything I needed to know from how to cook to how to mend a car woohoo

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for teens and pre teens too! I am a pre teen and knowing this knowledge before hand when I don’t need it in my opinion is extremely settling.

[Kenna Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! This book tells you stuff that you didn’t even think you needed to know. 5 star!✅

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I do say I need to learn to be an adultier adult

[Jennica Maxbauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information but it's definitely something you need to grab for if you are going to change the oil in your car or something because all of the steps aren't just going to stay in your head

[Kristen Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to keep close so teens can refer back to it.

[Laura Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a perfect book for a high functioning autistic teenager, it explains basic skills that sometimes we as parents don’t actually think it’s necessary to explain. Love it!

[Eleanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mildly helpful, probably will reference it in the future, but mostly because I own it already.

[Rina · Rating 4 out of 5]

My teens seemed to enjoy this and it reinforced practical skills.