There is a growing effort to offer instruction in basic life skills – often to young people who have gaps in their knowledge of how to navigate the adult world, from managing personal finances to cooking & cleaning to writing letters. Sometimes those who are older need help with skills as well. “Adulting” schools and classes are surfacing to address these needs.
Guests: Rachel Weinstein, Co-founder of The Adulting School and psychotherapist in Portland
Stacy Stewart, Coordinator of Career Services at University of Southern Maine
Beth Scherpf, President of the Maine Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and Career and College Preparation teacher, Skowhegan Area High School
"Adulting" Skills
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