The Real-World Skills Blog
5 Ways Project-Based Learning Bridges Academics and Adulting
By: Nicole Smith Published on: 20/01/2026Discover how project-based learning connects classroom knowledge to real-world skills. Practical PBL strategies parents can use at home—no classroom required.
What If "Behind" Isn't the Problem? | Homeschool High School Prep for Neurodivergent Teens
By: Nicole Smith Published on: 14/01/2026Feeling pressure to catch up your homeschool high schooler? Discover why life skills and academics aren't competing priorities—and how to build a foundation that actually prepares neurodivergent teens for college and beyond.
Self-Advocacy for Teens: The 4-Step Method Parents Need
By: Nicole Smith Published on: 13/01/2026Self-advocacy is teachable. Get the 4-step process, scripts, and strategies to help your teen ask for what they need—at school, home, and beyond.
7 New Year's Life Skills Resolutions for Teens That Actually Stick
By: Nicole Smith Published on: 31/12/2025Practical life skills resolutions for teens that build buy-in, not battles. Money habits, cooking, laundry, and independence—without the lecture.
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