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What Halloween Reveals About Your Teen's Nervous System | Life Prep Curriculum
by: Nicole SmithPublished on: 13/10/2026Your teen screamed through the haunted house, then couldn't sleep with the light off. Here's the amygdala science behind both reactions, and why it makes sense.
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The Media Literacy Skill Hiding in Every Political Ad | Life Prep Curriculum
by: Nicole SmithPublished on: 06/10/2026Your teen watches political ads daily and doesn't register them as ads. Here's the two-question filter that turns that into a real media literacy skill.
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Ethos, Pathos, Logos Beyond the Essay | Life Prep Curriculum
by: Nicole SmithPublished on: 07/05/2026Your teen learned ethos, pathos, and logos for an essay. Nobody told them it's also how every ad they see today works. Here's the connection.
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Life Doesn't Know It's Summer | Life Prep Curriculum
by: Nicole SmithPublished on: 04/05/2026School ends. Life doesn't. Summer is the unscaffolded test of every skill your teen has been building — here's how to use the window before it closes.
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