Digital Life Skills for Teens: How to Communicate, Behave, Stay Safe, and Find Balance in an Online World

The Essential Digital Survival Guide for Teens

The online world is a huge part of teenage life—social media, messaging, gaming, researching, streaming, and everything in between. But with constant connectivity comes real responsibility. Digital Life Skills for Teens helps young people build the confidence, awareness, and practical know-how they need to stay safe, communicate well, and find balance in a fast-moving digital age.

Written by Ferne Bowe, this guide breaks down digital safety and behaviour in a clear, relatable way. It’s designed to empower teens to make smart choices online, protect themselves from common risks, and develop healthy digital habits that last well into adulthood.

Inside, teens will learn how to:

• Protect their personal information and avoid online scams
• Recognise cyberbullying and respond in safe, constructive ways
• Communicate respectfully and confidently across digital platforms
• Build a positive digital footprint that supports future opportunities
• Identify reliable information, spot fake news, and evaluate online sources
• Manage screen time, reduce digital distractions, and maintain wellbeing
• Create strong passwords and understand basic online security
• Shop online safely, compare products, and recognise misleading reviews

Each chapter provides practical examples, straightforward explanations, and real-life skills that teens can use immediately. From setting up social media safely to knowing when to unplug, this book supports young people in becoming responsible, resilient digital citizens.

A thoughtful, timely resource for teens navigating the online world.  An excellent gift for parents who want to support their teen’s digital independence.

Author: Ferne Bowe