Mortgages. Interest rates. House insurance. Credit scores. Travel. MOT. Voting. Getting a job. It all sounds so - grown up.
Turing eighteen means legally becoming an adult. But hitting a certain age doesn’t all of a sudden mean having all the information and tools needed to be an adult. So The Adulting Kit is a practical guide to the stuff to know about being an adult, that maybe didn't get learned at school.There’s loads to find out and it may seem confusing, but step by step the book covers all the grown-up stuff that will help find a way through life.
The book can either be read from beginning to end, or by picking out just the sections that feel relevant right now, to refer back when other bits are needed. The Adulting Kit is a great way of learning how to be an actual adult and makes the ideal 18th birthday gift!
What's inside The Adulting Kit book?
Banking, tax, credit, savings, pensions and understanding a payslip. The money section covers all of this and more, to help young adults make good choices and be better informed about their options when it comes to finances.
Life admin is challenging enough for proper adults, never mind when you've only just become one. There's some info about politics, the EU, and super- adulting by writing a will.
The health section covers when to call 999 and when conditions can be managed with the help of a pharmacist. Plus some useful mental health support, because life isn't always straightforward and it's good to know where help is available.
Looking after a home takes a lot of intel and know-how so this section breaks down renting vs buying, using the washing machine and storing food correctly - all important for living well!
Passing a driving test is just the start, and there's a lot to know about staying safe and legal on the road. This section covers maintenance, insurance, documents and a few handy tips for financing a car and keeping it roadworthy.
At the back of the book, there's a list of handy documents to keep safe and organised, ideally in one place to make adulting much easier, and keep the right paperwork easy to find.
Travelling without grown-ups in tow requires a whole new level of knowledge! Vaccinations, when to travel to which parts of the world and making sure you've got the right documents is all explained in this section, along with a first aid kit list!
The Adulting Box makes a great gift. It's available in a set with the book, making it the perfect 18th birthday present. Adults can use it too - purchase just the box for the perfect doc store.
ABOUT THE ADULTING KIT
Becoming an adult comes with lots of new responsibilities - but very little practical guidance. I wanted to create something useful, approachable and easy to pick up whenever a new question comes along.
Young people have a lot of expectations placed on them, and living in a digital world is as harmful as it is helpful. This book simply tries to explain things that they will come across in daily life as a legal adult, that they just may not fully understand or be aware of. I've created it as an easy reference tool, and hope that any young person receiving a copy will feel supported, informed and more capable of navigating life as an adult.
Karen x
