Hand-drawn illustration of two connected figures — one startled, one lying awake — linked to a small brain icon, representing the shared nervous system response behind fear.

What Halloween Reveals About Your Teen's Nervous System | Life Prep Curriculum

October 13, 2026
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Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a Coast Guard spouse, homeschool parent, and certified learning strategist who helps teens build the real-world skills school doesn't teach. She works in workforce development by day (helping veterans navigate career transitions) and creates neurodivergent-friendly life skills curriculum by night. She's passionate about low-demand, trauma-informed approaches—because pressure doesn't build confidence, it just builds resistance.

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