Essential Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Needs to Know
A Guide to Help Young Boys and Girls Succeed in Life
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Tackle Practical Techniques, Decision Making, and Critical Thinking in Your Child, HEAD ON!
This essential guide helps in preparing your children with techniques for an awesome tomorrow. Essential Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Needs to Know is a crucial book for parents focused to their children's education. This guide grants 10-12 year old boys and girls the tools required to grasp practical techniques, promote independence, and encourage successful decision making.
Why this book matters: Between ages 10-12 foundational techniques increase, forming future strengths in kids. This book develops courage, endurance, and social skills to prepare girls and boys for success.
What your children will learn:
- Practical Tools: A guide for 7th and 8th grade kids teaching activities to nurture critical thinking in 7th and 8th grade girls and boys.
- Social and Life Development: Improve communication, cooperation, and friendship building with one book.
- Time Management: Teaching essential techniques for balanced living and responsibility.
- Motivation for Boys and Girls: Encourages kids to learn emotional intelligence and self confidence.
Teaching essential life skills tailored directly for your 12 year old. Commit to your kid's future with the life skills guide that targets 7th and 8th graders for lifelong success.
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- Chisom
- 19-01-25
A practical guide
This is a practical, engaging and comprehensive guide to help pre-teens develop vital life skills.
The book covers a wide range of essential life skills, including time management, goal-setting, emotional intelligence and practical skills like cooking and first aid.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-02-25
A Must-Have for Tweens!
I got this book for my 12-year-old, and it’s been such a great help! It covers essential skills like time management, responsibility, and even basic money management in a way that’s easy to understand. My child found it engaging and actually started applying some of the lessons right away. I love how it encourages independence while still being fun to read. Highly recommend for parents who want to set their kids up for success!
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- shanskan
- 19-03-25
A Useful Guide for Tweens
I got this audiobook for my nephew, who’s just starting middle school, and I have to say—it covers a lot of important life skills that aren’t always taught in school. From time management to decision-making, the advice is simple, clear, and easy for kids to understand. I really liked how it encourages independence and confidence without feeling overwhelming. My nephew even mentioned that he used one of the communication tips when dealing with a group project, which was a win! If you’re looking for a way to help a tween build real-world skills in a way that actually sticks, this is a great resource. Definitely worth a listen for both kids and parents!
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- YFM
- 12-02-25
Fantastic Guide for Building Kid's Confidence
This book is packed with practical tools that foster critical thinking, decision-making, and time management
—all crucial for pre-teens navigating the path to independence. I appreciated how it balances emotional intelligence with real-world skills, encouraging both courage and self-confidence. My favorite is the author’s analogy about kids as ninjas gathering different gems for self-improvement how they can instill self-belief. It’s an invaluable resource for any parent wanting to equip their child with the skills needed for lifelong success. I highly recommend it.
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- Ryan Cox
- 14-02-25
Essential Life Skills for Children
This audio book is perfect for children's life skills education helping boys and girls develop confidence independence and decision making. It covers time management social skills and critical thinking to prepare children with the skills to succeed. With fun activities designed for 7th and 8th graders it provides hands on tools for responsibility and emotional intelligence. Parents will be able to use this guide to assist in developing crucial life skills for kids in a fun and effective way giving children the foundation they need for a successful future.
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- Lara West
- 22-01-25
Bridging the gap between child and teen
As a single mom raising a 12-year-old son, I was struggling to help him navigate the awkward transition from kid to teenager. Video games and social media seemed to be winning the battle for his attention, and I worried he wasn't developing the life skills he'd need. Then this audiobook became our evening project - 15 minutes before bedtime. The practical tools section sparked surprisingly deep conversations about decision-making, while the time management strategies helped him balance video games with homework (mostly). Last week, he used the communication skills to resolve a friendship issue at school instead of asking me to email his teacher. Small win, but huge progress. For parents watching their kids approach the teenage years: this guide helps you teach essential life skills without lecturing. My son's growing independence is proof it works.
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- srmcdaniel78
- 17-02-25
Great for Building Independence
I got this book for my preteen, and it covers so many important life skills that aren’t always taught in school. From managing responsibilities to handling social situations, the advice is practical and easy to understand. My kid actually enjoyed reading it, which was a nice surprise! I’ve already noticed small improvements in their confidence and decision-making. If you want to help a young person become more independent and prepared for real-life challenges, this book is a great tool.
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- Crissie 1
- 17-03-25
Independence with smart thinking
After my family and I checked out a different Skilled Fun title, we realized how much we got from it and were excited to take a look at this audiobook by Diane Pope also. Pope and the team at Skilled Fun have done an excellent job of bringing together a massive work of essential information that is sure to make things way smoother for the next generation when it comes to skills for life and help them also glean confidence. And during these years, confidence is super important to develeop so that we can be the best humans we can be.
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- R Guajardo
- 11-02-25
A comprehensive guide
Whether you're a parent aiming to prepare your child for the challenges ahead or a young listener eager to navigate the path to adulthood confidently, this audiobook is an excellent resource.
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- sheilaw
- 20-02-25
Great for Teaching Independence
got this book for my 12-year-old, and it’s been a great way to introduce important life skills without feeling like a lecture. It covers everything from handling responsibilities to managing time and making smart choices. My son enjoyed reading it and even started using some of the tips on his own. I love that it encourages independence in a way that makes sense for their age. A really useful guide for parents looking to prepare their kids for the real world!
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