The Real-World Skills Blog
How I Build Life Skills Curriculum That Actually Works | Standards to Life™
By: Nicole Smith Published on: 10/01/2026Most life skills curriculum fails. Here's the 6-stage process I use to connect academic standards to real-world skills teens actually care about—and use.
Brand & Methodology
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.
Practical Independence
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