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Life skills guides and courses for teens
Practical, teacher-written resources on money, jobs, cooking, laundry, paperwork, and living on your own. Everything is digital and delivered instantly.
THE ONLINE COURSE
Adulting in a Box
MOST COMPLETE
The full guided course
Seven self-paced modules covering fine print, jobs, paychecks, money, taxes, credit, and living on your own, with a hands-on challenge in every module. Lifetime access for your whole household.
Digital guides: one skill at a time
Short PDF guides from the Teen Life Skills Level Up Series. Short enough for one sitting, practical enough to use the same day. Read on any device or print at home.
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The Complete Collection: all 5 guides
Money, jobs, cooking, laundry, and paperwork in one instant download. The full life skills toolkit for less than the price of three guides.
Teen Money Basics
Budgeting, saving, and not going broke. The smart habits that lead to real financial security.
Buy for $7.99
Teen Job Starter Pack
Landing (and keeping) a first job: applications, interviews, and showing up ready.
Buy for $7.99
Teen Cooking Basics
Feeding yourself without burning it down: simple meals, essential skills, zero intimidation.
Buy for $7.99
Home & Laundry 101
Laundry, cleaning an apartment, and not ruining your favorite shirt.
Buy for $7.99
Adulting Paperwork 101
Taxes, leases, insurance forms, and keeping important documents organized.
Buy for $7.99Prefer printed books?
The Teen Life Skills Level Up Series is also sold in paperback on Amazon, including the Complete Collection, which makes an easy gift.
What parents say about the guides
From Amazon reviews of the Teen Life Skills Level Up Series
★★★★★
"My son said the money basics book was more complete and clearer than any module in his personal finance class."
Teacher and parent of two
★★★★★
"It builds real confidence and gives parents a way to coach their teens through the transition to independence."
Therapist and mother of four
★★★★★
"The pro tips and common mistakes sections alone are worth the price."
Verified Amazon reviewer
Quick answers
How do I get my guide?
Right after checkout you'll get an email with your download link. Check your spam folder if you don't see it within a few minutes.
Should I buy a guide or the course?
Guides are quick references for one skill. Adulting in a Box is the full guided course with step-by-step lessons, downloadable tools, challenges, and extra topics like contracts, paychecks, taxes, and credit.
I'm a teacher. Is there something for my classroom?
Yes. Next Level Money is a 35-lesson financial literacy curriculum for grades 8 to 12.
Questions about an order?
Email info@nlaready.com or call or text 470-799-0040.
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