2022-06-01 01:01
Refusal is a hugely important life skill. Fear of offending or being seen in the wrong light has caused countless young people to end up in situations or making commitments that, at best, ma… Read More
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Skill Trek is a life-skills curriculum developed for children, teens and young adults covering 18 categories. We share tips and ideas for parenting and preparing your young people for life!
2022-06-01 00:47
I know when I mention exercise, many of you want to run and hide. But you are Cragsman now and you need to create an exercise regimen.
I won’t bore you with all the benefits of exerci… Read More
2022-05-12 22:04
A ladder is really one of the most dangerous items in your home. Many accidents happen every year when people fall off of ladders and get very hurt indeed. Ladder safety is quite an importan… Read More
2022-05-11 01:34
Growing seeds in a bag helps you see what is happening. It’s also really cool to see the results that usually happen underground.
When you start to garden, initially getting seeds to g… Read More
2022-05-11 01:17
Isn’t it bliss to lay down on a beautiful lawn in the summer time? The soft grass under your head and the neatly cut blades tickling your neck feels so great. Well, how do you think it… Read More
2022-04-26 23:32
Okay, we have a big task this time, but it will literally feed the family. We are going to build a vegetable plot.
Here is your opportunity to apply some of the things you have learned and u… Read More
2022-04-11 00:39
Does your child know about mail carriers? Well, now is their chance as a Trailblazer.
Few jobs in the US are protected by the government so strongly, which is how important we all co… Read More
2022-04-07 19:25
I know, I know. It’s an old cliché given by every sports coach on the planet and we all know we can only give 100% of anything. So a lesson that teaches you to give 110% may be… Read More
2022-04-02 02:48
From time to time you are going to need to take some medicine. It happens to us all. And one thing about medicine, very often all the bottles of pills can look the same. So knowing how to re… Read More
2022-03-28 21:45
There is a whole exciting world out there to see. Places to go, people to see, fun to be had. But you know what puts a damper on things in a hurry? When someone needs to use the bathroom as… Read More
2022-03-26 03:41
Here’s a tough lesson to learn for kids and adults. It’s not always about you and it’s important to show respect to others. One way we can do that is to learn to not interr… Read More
2022-01-19 03:53
It is a fact, in my humble opinion, that the best foods are a result of using a skillet to cook. Fried egg, fried bacon, fried sausage, fried chicken – you get the idea. In fact, you c… Read More
2021-12-20 20:51
I tell my children all the time that good manners will get them far in life. It is such a rarity these days for people to be well mannered. Respecting your elders is one of those skills that… Read More
2021-12-20 20:48
Setting a table properly is a nice skill to have but you can get through life without it. Sometimes, we need to teach the minor skills in order to make our kids into well rounded adults. Thi… Read More
2021-11-22 18:49
Teaching kids to save is a laborious process. I have one child who money burns a hole in his pocket. One child who does a budget and doesn’t deviate from it. A third child who flat out… Read More
2021-11-14 00:17
Making a decision can be a tough thing to do no matter the age. Modeling and teaching my kids to make a pros & cons list has enabled us to feel confident that we are making the best one… Read More
2021-11-09 03:25
I do love the fridge. That super big paradise of yummy food as well as delicious drink, just waiting for me. Everyone should take time to teach their child how to clean out the fridge. If no… Read More
2021-10-30 19:48
One of the toughest challenges to master in a vehicle knowing how to back up a trailer. I am almost 50 years old and my teens do this skill better than me. Knowing the proper way to do this… Read More
2021-10-26 21:56
I have to admit it, if there was a challenge to make a stain, I would ace that one. But stain removal … not so much. The only thing I do have is plenty of stains to practice on. Plus… Read More
2021-10-22 03:59
We live in the information age. While we wish nothing ever goes wrong, we know it will. As far as your files and data, it’s not a question of if you will lose them but when you will lo… Read More
2021-09-29 18:02
Sawing is fun. You get an idea of what you want to cut out of a piece of wood, draw it out, and then cut away everything that isn’t in your vision. Of course, there are lots of differe… Read More
2021-09-22 17:38
A toilet can become clogged without much warning. Be prepared. Teach your children how to unclog a toilet so you aren’t the only one doing the dirty work.
We have a lot of people livin… Read More
2021-09-17 20:49
It’s important to teach our children that not all strangers are scary people who look bad. In this day and age, it’s imperative that our kids learn that strangers are anyone they… Read More
2021-09-04 04:28
We are pleased to announce the Skill of the Week. Each week we will be releasing one of our life skills lessons for free. It’s yours to keep and use with your family as you see fit.
Ou… Read More
2021-08-09 10:35
If you’re worried about side effects from pharmaceuticals, learn about natural remedies. Make it a family affair and have everyone learn at the same time. There is a time and a p… Read More
2021-07-29 04:51
It is rather amusing to tease an olive virgin that the fruit on the tree is just simply divine, and watch them wince in horror as the hard purple black fruit hits their taste buds. An olive… Read More
2021-07-27 01:03
What kind of people need Skill Trek? Over the years, we have found that people who are interested in Skill Trek fall into 2 groups. Check out what they are below and tell us what group you f… Read More
2021-07-10 05:07
Lavender essential oil is easily the best-known oil and probably the one that is sold the most across the board. The name and flower itself are one that people are familiar with before ever… Read More
2021-07-05 23:45
During winter, people find that their electric bills rocketing sky-high. People struggle to keep warm in addition to finding ways to pay the outrageous electric bill. Here are some tips to h… Read More
2021-07-02 04:36
Want to teach your kids how to budget their money? Why not make it into a fun, family lesson? Here is one fun idea for how to practice budgeting skills as a family.
Set Up a… Read More
2021-06-30 03:41
As parents it’s not uncommon that we have to teach our kids how to do something that we struggle with ourselves. Life skills are no exception!
“I need to teach my child how to m… Read More
2021-06-13 00:00
When is the best time to teach healthy habits to children? Now! Establishing healthy habits will benefit not only your children but the entire family as well. Being a healthy family helps yo… Read More
2021-06-11 05:05
Summer is here and with it comes lots of outdoor chores. We want to teach our children responsibility right? Why not create a summer chore chart for your kids? Here are some tips and ideas t… Read More
2021-05-24 02:06
If you had a dollar, what would you do with it? There are many things you can do, even if you don’t think it is worth what it used to be. True, it won’t get you as far as it did… Read More
2021-04-08 04:41
Teaching your child/tween to shop online safely is one of those skills that adults often forget kids need to know. We assume they know how to do it because it’s such a passive part of… Read More
2021-04-02 04:14
Here at Skill Trek, we don’t want you to walk the life skills trail alone. That’s why we knew that our Trekkers would need mascots to guide them on the life skills trail for ever… Read More
2021-02-22 23:40
Teaching your kids basic hygiene skills is so important, especially as they start getting older. No one wants to be the stinky one in any friend group, and we should make sure our kids aren… Read More
2021-02-20 16:23
Today marks the start of a new chapter for Skill Trek. Earlier today, Andrew and Sarah Elizabeth announced the passing of the torch to a new owner. As the new owner of SkillTrek, I’d… Read More
2021-02-20 14:54
Skill Trek Family—
It’s amazing to see how seeing the lack of life-skills in our own family while away on our anniversary vacation led us to create Skill Trek, a life-skills curr… Read More
2021-02-15 19:49
Laundry. If you’re like me, you can hardly hear the word without feeling immediately overwhelmed. Laundry can be burdensome for anyone, but it is especially so for parents of large fam… Read More
2021-02-08 15:34
There are home maintenance skills that every teen should learn before owning or renting their own property. It is every parents hope that our kids will get to buy their own homes and raise t… Read More
2021-02-05 22:40
Vehicle maintenance skills are valuable skills to teach your kids, especially as they approach driving age. Many young people turn 16 and start driving their own car with little knowledge ab… Read More
2020-12-12 13:25
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The ability to work well with others is arguably the single most important skill necessary for success in life. Of course, we have all met that one wil… Read More
2020-11-30 13:50
Few things are more important in life than money management. Teaching our children the way that money works is vital for their success in life. This involves teaching them about more than si… Read More
2020-11-16 10:44
Don’t take a break from teaching life-skills during the holiday season. What’s a simple, easy task that everyone needs to know how to do? Laundry!
Another way to use this skill d… Read More
2020-08-05 13:16
How to Teach Children to Care for a Pet
Being a pet owner and a parent is definitely a full-time job. The great thing about it is that you can use having a pet as a teaching opportunity. The… Read More
2020-07-22 11:00
When people think of life skills in an educational setting, they often assume that these are the easy classes for underachievers. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The reali… Read More
2020-07-13 10:00
If you’re a homeschool family, you’re likely on the lookout for quality curriculum that actually fits your family’s budget. That’s always my goal as a homeschooling m… Read More
2020-06-17 20:29
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2020-04-29 05:54
Either you like going to the gym, or you don’t. For most people who opt for that latter, there may be many reasons for their gym absence. However, this doesn’t mean that… Read More
2019-12-15 23:16
During the summer or other holidays, parents and grandparents seem to flock to Facebook filling it with requests for entertainment suggestions: My grandson or my daughter is bored. What can… Read More
2019-11-18 01:08
Christmas is right around the corner, and this means we have a lot to teach our kids between now and then. Don’t let your kids get away with a sour attitude. In fact, there are many th… Read More
2019-10-31 06:00
Has your child regressed on a life skill they were doing well at? You are not alone! Here are a few reasons why a child may regress, and how to encourage them to get back on track with their… Read More
2019-10-17 06:00
The comparison trap is dangerous. For us, and our kids. Have you noticed your kids getting sucked into the comparison trap? If so, here are a few tips to help them get out.
A few days ago… Read More
2019-10-03 06:56
I was in a Facebook group geared towards moms recently when a thread popped up about making friends.
Sometimes it’s super easy. You meet someone and everything just clicks. Th… Read More
2019-09-20 06:50
There is a lot of talk out there about bullying.We teach our kids to be kind and to not bully others. We also teach them what to do when someone is bullying them or others.
These da… Read More
2019-09-09 06:57
I’m in a lot of parenting groups where people pose a variety of questions and scenarios, hoping that other parents will give their insight.
Recently, the mother of a toddler posted… Read More
2019-09-03 06:50
Today, I want to share with you the ONE tip that Navy Seal Admiral William H. McRaven says can help you change the world. You might think that it would be something really big or hard… Read More
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