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Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know

A Guide to Help Young Boys and Girls Succeed in Life

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Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know

By: Skilled Fun, Diane Pope
Narrated by: Dawn Tanner
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Is Your 11 Year Old Ready for Real Life Challenges? Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know helps girls and boys ages 10-12 build confidence, independence, and critical thinking through essential life skills for kids. This parent trusted life skills book teaches each child how to manage time, solve problems, and communicate effectively. With practical lessons and hands on activities, the guide makes teaching life skills simple for caregivers.

Build Practical Thinking and Habits

• Teach real world decision making through clear examples.

• Strengthen independence and problem solving every day.

• Encourage habits that help every child thrive in school and life.

Support Emotional and Social Growth

• Develop communication, leadership, and self confidence in 11 year olds.

• Teach emotional intelligence through relatable situations.

• Guide peer connection and teamwork in everyday interactions.

Prepare for Lifelong Success

• Equip your child with tools for real world readiness.

• Teach life skills that build courage and self awareness.

• Help 6th and 7th graders take ownership of their growth. Many parents say this is the best life skills paperback for 11 year olds because it is honest, engaging, clear, and empowering. It makes learning about emotional strength, personal habits, and smart decision making feel achievable and age appropriate. This essential guide for kids works well and encourages young children, especially for building confidence through relatable teaching. Parents appreciate this book in paperback and audiobook.

Give your 11 year old the tools to build lasting life skills and real world confidence. Starting early makes all the difference. Families appreciate both the paperback and audiobook for how often they revisit the lessons together. This is what being ready really looks like. Smart habits do not wait.

©2023 Skilled Fun LLC (P)2024 Skilled Fun LLC
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This audiobook effectively covers important life skills such as communication, problem solving, and responsibility. Although it’s not something I personally need, I can see how helpful it would be for parents supporting their children through key moments of growth and independence. The advice is straightforward and easy for kids to understand

solid guide for pre-teens!

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This book is a fantastic resource for parents and caregivers who want to equip their 11-year-olds with essential life skills. It covers practical lessons on responsibility, decision-making, and problem-solving in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. The advice is age-appropriate and encourages independence, making it a valuable tool for setting kids up for success in their teenage years and beyond.

A Practical Guide to Success and Independence

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I bought this for my nephew, and it was a hit! The audiobook is engaging, with clear advice and actionable steps for kids to start applying in daily life. The section on problem-solving really stood out—it’s helped him tackle small challenges with more confidence. I’d recommend this to any parent or guardian looking to equip their child with essential life tools.

Empowering lessons for preteens

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It covers all the important stuff—like how to handle responsibility, manage time, solve problems, and build confidence—in a way that’s easy for kids to understand and actually enjoy.

My 11-year-old nephew has been reading it on his own and even bringing up things he's learned at the dinner table. I love that it encourages independence and sets them up for success, not just now but in the future. Definitely recommend it for any parent, aunt, uncle or grandparent who wants to give this book as a gift to get a head start in life!

My Nephew is gonna learning Real-Life Skills!

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I got this for an 11-year-old in my family, and it’s been such a helpful guide. The topics are spot-on for this age—covering responsibility, decision-making, and even basic money skills. The narration is clear and engaging, making it an easy listen. It’s great to see a book that encourages kids to think independently and build confidence as they navigate this stage of life. Definitely a worthwhile resource for any preteen!

A Great Confidence Booster for Preteens! 🚀

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I picked up this book for my 11-year-old, and it’s been such a helpful guide. It breaks down life skills in a way that’s easy to understand and really relatable. From problem-solving to building self-confidence, my kid has already started using the tips in real life. It’s a perfect resource for any parent looking to help their child develop important skills for the future. Highly recommend if you want to set your kid up for success!

Growing Kids Needs This!

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I got this audiobook for my 11-year-old, and it’s honestly one of the few things that really held their attention. It covers important life skills, things like responsibility, confidence, and problem-solving—but in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. The narration by Dawn Tanner is upbeat and engaging, which made a big difference. As a parent, I appreciate how it planted some solid values without sounding preachy. Highly recommend for kids.

Great Life Lessons, My Kid Actually Listened!

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This book is a fantastic way to equip 11-year-olds with important life skills they’ll need as they grow. It covers everything from responsibility and decision-making to social skills and confidence-building. As a parent, I appreciate how engaging and easy to understand it is. A great resource for helping kids become more independent and prepared for real-life situations!

Must-Have Guide for Preteens!

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I got this audiobook for my nephew, and it turned out to be a great decision. It breaks down important life skills—like handling responsibilities, making smart choices, and building confidence—in a way that actually makes sense to kids. He found the time management tips especially helpful since he’s juggling school, sports, and hobbies. What I appreciated most was how the advice seemed doable, not overwhelming. We even listened to parts of it together, which led to some great conversations. If you want to help a pre-teen gain independence and prepare for real-world challenges, this is a great book.

Great Life Lessons for Preteens!

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Whether you are a preteen or a preteen parent interested in the growing pains of teenage life and how to deal with them head-on, this book is a good choice. It contains engaging and catchy thoughts about life skills like decision-making, feelings, and taking responsibility, as well as how to acquire them. Real-life scenarios and enjoyable activities are also included to engage kids and teach them how to make those skills effective and long-lasting.

assists preteens in gaining self-assurance

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