The Life-Ready Kid: A Parent's Step-by-Step Guide to Using Grades 9-12 to Prepare Your Child for College, a Career, and Everything That Comes After - Hardcover
Synopsis
High school has become overwhelming for many families.
Between grades, testing, extracurriculars, college applications, financial aid, and constant pressure to “get it right,” it’s easy to lose sight of what actually matters.
The Life Ready Kid offers a calmer, more grounded approach.
Written by educational consultant and college counselor Eileen Restrepo, this book helps parents understand not just the college admissions process, but the developmental journey happening underneath it. Instead of focusing only on prestige or performance, this guide shows families how to help teenagers build the habits, self-awareness, resilience, communication skills, and independence they’ll need long after high school ends.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
• Build a thoughtful and realistic college list
• Understand holistic admissions and what colleges actually value
• Navigate financial aid, scholarships, and FAFSA
• Support your teenager without over-managing them
• Help your child build motivation, ownership, and life readiness
• Reduce stress and improve communication during the high school years
• Prepare your teenager not just for college, but for adulthood
Blending practical admissions guidance with emotionally intelligent parenting support, The Life Ready Kid is designed for families who want clarity without panic and preparation without pressure.
Because in the end, the goal was never just college acceptance.
The goal was always the kid.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. High school has become overwhelming for many families. Between grades, extracurricular activities, college applications, financial aid, social pressures, and the constant fear of getting something wrong, it's easy to lose sight of what actually matters.The Life Ready Kid offers a calmer, more grounded approach.Written by educational consultant and college counselor Eileen Restrepo, M.Ed., this practical guide helps parents understand not just the college admissions process, but the developmental journey happening underneath it. Through a year-by-year roadmap covering grades 9 through 12, parents will learn how to help their teenagers build the habits, self-awareness, resilience, communication skills, and independence they will need long after high school ends.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Understand what colleges actually value in today's admissions landscape- Build a thoughtful and realistic high school and college plan- Help your teenager explore interests, strengths, and possible career paths- Navigate extracurricular activities without burnout or overscheduling- Understand financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and college affordability- Support your child without over-managing them- Strengthen communication and trust during the teenage years- Help your teenager develop the life skills needed for college, careers, and adulthoodBlending practical admissions guidance with emotionally intelligent parenting support, The Life Ready Kid is designed for families who want clarity without panic, preparation without pressure, and a broader understanding of what it truly means to be ready for the future.Whether your child plans to attend a four-year university, community college, trade program, military pathway, or is still figuring things out, the principles in this book will help them build a strong foundation for the next stage of life.Because in the end, the goal was never just college acceptance.The goal was always the kid. A practical, parent-focused guide to helping teenagers become college-ready, career-ready, and life-ready. Learn how to support independence, resilience, and success throughout the high school years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798950531026
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. High school has become overwhelming for many families. Between grades, extracurricular activities, college applications, financial aid, social pressures, and the constant fear of getting something wrong, it's easy to lose sight of what actually matters.The Life Ready Kid offers a calmer, more grounded approach.Written by educational consultant and college counselor Eileen Restrepo, M.Ed., this practical guide helps parents understand not just the college admissions process, but the developmental journey happening underneath it. Through a year-by-year roadmap covering grades 9 through 12, parents will learn how to help their teenagers build the habits, self-awareness, resilience, communication skills, and independence they will need long after high school ends.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Understand what colleges actually value in today's admissions landscape- Build a thoughtful and realistic high school and college plan- Help your teenager explore interests, strengths, and possible career paths- Navigate extracurricular activities without burnout or overscheduling- Understand financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and college affordability- Support your child without over-managing them- Strengthen communication and trust during the teenage years- Help your teenager develop the life skills needed for college, careers, and adulthoodBlending practical admissions guidance with emotionally intelligent parenting support, The Life Ready Kid is designed for families who want clarity without panic, preparation without pressure, and a broader understanding of what it truly means to be ready for the future.Whether your child plans to attend a four-year university, community college, trade program, military pathway, or is still figuring things out, the principles in this book will help them build a strong foundation for the next stage of life.Because in the end, the goal was never just college acceptance.The goal was always the kid. A practical, parent-focused guide to helping teenagers become college-ready, career-ready, and life-ready. Learn how to support independence, resilience, and success throughout the high school years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798950531026
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. High school has become overwhelming for many families. Between grades, extracurricular activities, college applications, financial aid, social pressures, and the constant fear of getting something wrong, it's easy to lose sight of what actually matters.The Life Ready Kid offers a calmer, more grounded approach.Written by educational consultant and college counselor Eileen Restrepo, M.Ed., this practical guide helps parents understand not just the college admissions process, but the developmental journey happening underneath it. Through a year-by-year roadmap covering grades 9 through 12, parents will learn how to help their teenagers build the habits, self-awareness, resilience, communication skills, and independence they will need long after high school ends.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Understand what colleges actually value in today's admissions landscape- Build a thoughtful and realistic high school and college plan- Help your teenager explore interests, strengths, and possible career paths- Navigate extracurricular activities without burnout or overscheduling- Understand financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and college affordability- Support your child without over-managing them- Strengthen communication and trust during the teenage years- Help your teenager develop the life skills needed for college, careers, and adulthoodBlending practical admissions guidance with emotionally intelligent parenting support, The Life Ready Kid is designed for families who want clarity without panic, preparation without pressure, and a broader understanding of what it truly means to be ready for the future.Whether your child plans to attend a four-year university, community college, trade program, military pathway, or is still figuring things out, the principles in this book will help them build a strong foundation for the next stage of life.Because in the end, the goal was never just college acceptance.The goal was always the kid. A practical, parent-focused guide to helping teenagers become college-ready, career-ready, and life-ready. Learn how to support independence, resilience, and success throughout the high school years. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798950531026
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