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School teaches academics. Life asks students to communicate, make decisisons, manage money, and navigate real-world situations.

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Life Skills Lab gives middle and high school students a place to practice these skills – live, with other students and a real instructor.

MULLIGAN LIFE SKILLS LAB

Practical skills
for real life.

Small groups

(max 8 students)

Virtual

live sessions

Grades

6-12

12-week tracks

Only $40/week

WHY LIFE SKILLS LAB

Growing up requires more than knowing the right answer.

Your child can ace the test and still feel unprepared for real life.

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They need more than academic knowledge - they need real-world skills to speak up, handle conflict, make smart decisions, manage money, advocate for themselves, and navigate situations they've never encountered before. 

Those skills don't just happen.

They need a place to practice them.

In a world where technology can provide an instant answer, the ability to think, communicate, and act independently matters more than ever.

OUR PROGRAMS

Three paths. A brighter future.

Socially Confident

Personalized 1:1 support in math, science, English, and more. From homework help to advanced coursework and test prep.

Money Smart

Personalized 1:1 support in math, science, English, and more. From homework help to advanced coursework and test prep.

Future Ready

Personalized 1:1 support in math, science, English, and more. From homework help to advanced coursework and test prep.

OUR APPROACH

Less lecturing.More doing.

Each session follows a consistent structure designed to keep students engaged, build practical skills, and give them confidence to use what they learn in real life.

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Start with a real scenario

We kick off with a relatable question or real-life situation to get students thinking and talking.

Learn practical tools

A short, focused lesson introduces the skill, with simple frameworks they can actually use.

Practice together

Students work through discussions, role-plays and activities in a supportive small group setting.

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Take it beyond the session

Each week, students leave with a simple challenge to notice or practice in their everyday life.

NOW ENROLLING

Socially Confident

In this 12-week program students will build communication skills, learn how to navigate social situations, handle conflict, and advocate for themselves – all through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios , and supportive group activities.

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12 weeks | Virtual-Live | 8 students | Grades 6-12

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WEEKS 1-3
COMMUNICATE
  • How you come across

  • Starting & maintaining conversation

  • Listening & responding

WEEKS 4-6
SPEAK UP
  • Expressing opinions

  • Assertiveness

  • Boundaries & self-advocacy

WEEKS 7-9
NAVIGATE
  • Reading social situations

  • Handling awkward moments

  • Conflict & disagreement

WEEKS 10-12
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
  • School situations

  • New people & unfamiliar environments

  • Realistic scenarios

PROGRAM CURRICULUM
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kelly Mulligan

Founder | Mulligan Education

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​​✓ Degree in Communication Studies & Business
 

✓ Corporate leader with experience in communication, leadership & people development
 

✓ Taught high school English and at the University of Economics & Finance in Vietnam
 

✓ International teaching and travel experience bringing a global perspective to communication & connection
 

✓ Former collegiate debater passionate about helping students find their voice

We spend years preparing kids for tests. I want to help prepare them for conversations, relationships, challenges, and opportunities that will shape their lives.

- Kelly

65% of parents rank money management/financial education among the top three subjects teens should learn in school.

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— Charles Schwab Teen Investing Survey, 2026

★★★★★  5.0

25+ parent & student reviews

Invest in skills that last a lifetime.
Give your student the tools to navigate todays world – and tomorrow's opportunities

VIRTUAL NATIONWIDE

SIMPLE BOOKING. BRIGHTER FUTURES.

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