IT MATTERS Life Skills Handbook is an easy-to-read but impactful reference for tweens and adolescents. It explores 45 mind-sets and soft skills necessary for personal and professional development. A practical resource that encourages conversations between young people and their parents/coaches/other adults. Makes an ideal gift and is suitable for a variety of contexts including:

"IT MATTERS Life Skills Handbook is a compelling handbook that delves into essential skills for personal and professional development. Each chapter is thoughtfully constructed, addressing a wide range of life skills crucial for navigating modern challenges. The book's use of poignant quotations to underscore key points adds depth and resonance, making the lessons more memorable and impactful.

The insights presented are both practical and reflective, offering readers tangible strategies for improvement and thoughtful perspectives on self-growth. Whether it's communication, time management, or emotional intelligence, the book provides relevant and actionable advice that can be applied in various contexts.

Overall, IT MATTERS Life Skills Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their abilities and lead a more fulfilling life. Its blend of wisdom, practical guidance, and motivational quotes makes it a standout guide in the realm of personal development."
— C. Pemberton, Parent and High School Teacher

"This handbook is something simple and easy to read. I appreciate how it goes in alphabetical order. It’s definitely something that teens can use to empower themselves. This is something positive and very useful in daily lives."
— C. M., Primary School teacher

"This handbook is a masterpiece! It’s a must have."
— T.D., Parent

"Powerful, impactful little book. Don’t underestimate it because of its size. If you internalize the message on each page it can make you change your behaviour. Great for youth groups and classes, schools etc."
— S. M., Lawyer and parent of teenagers

"A really helpful guide. Quick read, healthy mindset approach. This is a helpful guide for teaching kids about the definition of positive words and how they can have an impact if utilized. It’s a quick read and I highly recommend it. My 10 year old daughter read it and we were able to talk about what words resonated with her and how she planned to use them. Any resource to help guide your tween in a positive direction is a win for me!" — Tasha

"Wonderfully written and helpful in developing/maintaining positive mindset. It’s useful and relatable to teens and adults. My son and I find it impactful to focus on one mindset quality per day (there are 45). We love it. This book MATTERS!! I highly recommend this book for both kids and parents." — Lesroy Mardenborough

"Awesome. My daughter and I read this book. It was a good read, very resourceful." — KM

"Insightful and Practical! This book features skills that are so important for true success in life. As I read these skills, I was challenged to be more mindful to incorporate them in my life every day. The great thing about these skills is that there is always room for improvement. They create great conversational starters for parents and children intending to instill them as life-long virtues." — Shennette Maynard