My Hometown

Miss Kaplan's cats are special to her - they are her only companions. While caring for the kitties during her absence, Thomas and his friends start to realize that she in fact, had loved ones before. A nice Remembrance Day story that will touch everyone. In this episode: life's cycles, loneliness, giving time to others, valuing the elderly, civic responsibility in the context of Remembrance.

Eddie and several other students just don't take their math teacher seriously. After all, he talks with hesitation, is forgetful and can't seem to even be able to manage his own finances. In this episode: honesty, cheating, valuing other's differences, consequences of actions, personal strengths and weaknesses.

Thomas just loves making fun of Tracy because she believes in Santa Claus. How quickly things can change! With a potential tragedy in Simon's life, our friends deeply feel the need to believe in some kind of magic. In this episode: honouring others, friendship, the meaning and spirit of Christmas, innocence of childhood, sibling relationships, importance of family.

Dennis comes home from college - with a new girlfriend. The family does its best to adapt to this new weird and wonderful girl. Thomas however is not coping so well. In trying to manipulate the situation, he comes close to lose the love and respect of his brother. In this episode: valuing individuality, family relationships, forgiveness, jealousy, feelings and emotions.

The older high school crowd is having a party and it's Thomas's initiation into the big time. Only, he is supposed to baby-sit Tracy. Of course, he comes up with a scheme but there is a price to pay for putting himself first. In this episode: peer pressure, self esteem, responsibility, jealousy, exploring changing emotions.

The Thompson family is finally adopting Alex. Everyone seems happy. Thomas, however, is not so sure. Now that everything is confirmed, what's holding him? In this episode: self esteem, family commitment, appreciating individual differences, setting priorities and goals, jealousy.

Thomas finds the way to get in touch with the hottest rock group in the country and takes on himself to book them for a concert in Maplewood. Only, he signs a contract and is still a minor. Oh boy! In this episode: taking risks, honesty, making appropriate choices, consequences of actions, leadership skills.

Career choices in grade eight?Thomas figures it's a little early for major decisions. Nevertheless, a project in school will challenge them to find a true passion, or this place where everything else comes together beautifully. In this episode: career preparation, personal fulfillment, handling stress, dealing with difficult people.

Thomas's parents must go away and decide to trust the children on their own for 24 hours. While deep in self created trouble, our friends learn a new lesson in respect for their elderly neighbours. In this episode: earning trust, handling responsibility, sibling relationships, following rules, maturity, respect for others, valuing others.

Thomas has just won a scooter in a contest and he can't wait to ride it. However, his parents think that he is too young and tell him that he must sell it. Each family member has a different reaction of this "luck". In this episode: personal safety, recognizing limits, respecting parent's decisions, dealing with conflicting ideas, unsafe risks, family rules, making decisions.

Growing into one's own self, is a long and at times difficult process. At 14, it can be even more confusing. Simon decides he wants to spend more time training with the swim team and he must drop out of the Scouts. Will Thomas stay? In this episode: valuing one's strengths, individual differences, self fulfillment, goal setting, commitment to goals, friendship.

Lisa is thrilled with her part in the school play, but it looks like the whole thing might not make curtain call. Thomas jumps in to save the day, but actually makes things worse for breaking his commitment. In this episode: valuing the perspective of others, honouring and taking commitments seriously, being part of a team, trusting in others.

Eddie is always bugging Thomas about the rivalry of their fathers at the paper factory. It becomes an obsession. What will it take to wake up the boys? In this episode: rivalry, dealing with difficult people and situations, bullying, forgiveness, valuing one's position, parent / child relationships, acceptance of others, dealing with death and dying.