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What Thanksgiving Gets Wrong About Gratitude (And How to Fix It)
By: Devin Tomiak, Academic Life Coach Every parent hopes Thanksgiving will bring out the best in their kids—more appreciation, more helpfulness, more awareness of how fortunate they are. But often? We get eye rolls. One-word answers. A distracted teen staring at a screen while the sweet potatoes burn. And the well-intentioned parental urge kicks in: “Look alive! It’s gratitude season!” “You have so much compared to others.” “Thanks... remember?” We mean it from a loving place
Devin Tomiak
4 days ago3 min read


Why Success in School Doesn’t Equal Success in Life
By: Devin Tomiak, Academic Life Coach If your teen is racking up A’s, juggling varsity sports, leading three clubs, and volunteering on...
Devin Tomiak
Oct 53 min read


Why Goals Are Overrated
When it comes to helping teens thrive—whether in school, sports, or just surviving family dinner without sarcasm—our instinct is usually...
Devin Tomiak
Sep 113 min read


Why Your Teen Procrastinates (And How to Help Without Nagging)
If you’ve ever watched your teen stare blankly at a Google doc which is supposed to be their history paper due the next morning, only to...
Devin Tomiak
Aug 283 min read


30 Winter Rituals to Create Family Connection
Last year we started a new family ritual. It’s called the snow couch. Because who doesn’t love sitting on hard, compacted snow. We eat...
Devin Tomiak
Jul 223 min read


7 Ways to Teach Your Child Patience and Build Their Resilience
Hiding from kids in dark linen closets can be a highly effective way for parents to have uninterrupted telephone conversations. But...
Devin Tomiak
Jul 223 min read
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