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Why Life Skills Don't Stick: The Learning Science Behind What Actually Works

Why Life Skills Don't Stick: The Learning Science Behind What Actually Worksby: Nicole SmithPublished on: 28/02/2026

You taught it. They nodded. A week later, it's gone. The learning science behind why life skills don't transfer — and what actually makes them stick.

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Why Life Skills Don't Stick: The Learning Science Behind What Actually Works