Essential Life Skills for Boys: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive at Home, at School, and Out in the World
Essential Life Skills for Boys: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive at Home, at School, and Out in the World
Biographical Note: Scott Todnem has been teaching health education at the middle school level since 2001 and was awarded the 2019 National Health Teacher of the Year. He uses his...
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Biographical Note: Commendation Quotes: "Whether your son is starting his journey toward self-sufficiency or seeking to enhance his existing skills, this book is an empowering read that fosters personal development in every aspect of life. Essential Life Skills for Boys covers a wide spectrum of crucial life skills, ranging from self-care and cooking to house repairs and money management. This book enables kids to feel confident in achieving the skills they need most, whether they're looking to whip up a meal, learn about body care, exercise, and nutrition, or even build strong relationships. The book also acknowledges the challenges of academic life, providing strategies for organization, time management, and effective study techniques. It is truly evident that the author is an educator himself and understands firsthand the complexity and needs of these essential skills during this critical stage of development." --Joanne Mercaldi, co-founder and CEO of BLOOM (BloomForAll.com) "Shaving. Cleaning the bathroom. Tying a tie. Packing a good lunch. Dealing with peer pressure. There are so many skills boys need to master to take care of themselves and contribute to their households and communities. How do we teach them all? This book, from award-winning middle school teacher Scott Todnem, can help a lot. It explains how to master more than 60 crucial life skills in a practical, lighthearted tone that is perfect for tweens and teens." --Christopher Pepper, author and health educator, MrHealthTeacher.com " Essential Life Skills for Boys is a practical step-by-step guide, chock-full of how-tos for tackling day-to-day tasks as well as tips for maintaining mental health. For any young person who is starting to take on more responsibilities, whether around the house, such as doing their own laundry or cleaning the bathroom, or at school, such as navigating a conflict with a classmate or teacher, this book will become their go-to guide. Its concise language and straightforward tone will undoubtedly resonate with its intended audience." --Katie Gallagher, "boy mom" and director of education at Candor Health Education "This book is the quintessential guide for the success of every teenage boy. Our education system can only do so much, and this is where Scott Todnem comes in. From tying a tie to boiling pasta to money management, Essential Life Skills for Boys is the book I wish I had growing up! Furthermore, a large part of the book is dedicated to interpersonal and intrapersonal communication, which is a must for the mental health and well-being of our kids. A beautifully organized life handbook for every teen!" --Kevin Mecchella, youth speaker and host of the Upgrade My Classroom podcast Publisher Marketing: Confidently tackle tasks and everyday life with this guide to life skills for boys. Does the preteen boy in your life know how to wash his clothes? Plunge a toilet? Leave a tip? Read a map? Manage a bank account? Do you have the time and energy to teach him? Let Essential Life Skills for Boys lead the way with the tools he needs to succeed. These critical life skills will help him become a responsible, resilient, and confident young man at home, at school, and out in the modern world.
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Author: Todnem, Scott
Publisher: Zeitgeist Young Adult
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2023-10-10
BISAC: Young Adult Nonfiction / Social Topics / Manners & Etiquette|Young Adult Nonfiction / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance|Young Adult Nonfiction / Boys & Men
Subjects: Loisirs|YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Mann|YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Boys & Men|YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Self|Boys|Recreation|Amusements|Life skills. 650: 6|Young adult literature|Life skills guides|Garocons|Junior literature
Weight: 0.5 lbs
ISBN: 9780593690451
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780593690451
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