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Ethos, Pathos, Logos Beyond the Essay | Life Prep Curriculum

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Beyond the Essay | Life Prep Curriculumby: Nicole SmithPublished on: 07/05/2026

Your 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.

Communication & ELA
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Ethos, Pathos, Logos Beyond the Essay | Life Prep Curriculum

5 Things Your Teen Needs to Know About People Before Leaving Home

5 Things Your Teen Needs to Know About People Before Leaving Homeby: Nicole SmithPublished on: 17/03/2026

Relationships, boundaries, conflict, repair, and self-advocacy — the people skills your teen needs before independence. A complete reading path.

Practical Independence Communication & ELA
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5 Things Your Teen Needs to Know About People Before Leaving Home

What Screens Are Teaching Your Teen — And What They're Not

What Screens Are Teaching Your Teen — And What They're Notby: Nicole SmithPublished on: 03/03/2026

Your teen reads constantly — feeds, ads, comments, terms of service. Here's what screen time IS teaching and the critical literacy gaps it leaves behind.

Communication & ELA
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What Screens Are Teaching Your Teen — And What They're Not