helping a loved one in prison

For the over 2 million families that are incarcerated in the United States, finding the time, resources, and effort to keep in touch can be difficult. Although it may seem challenging, there are more ways than ever to stay connected with your loved one in prison. Here are a few ways to stay connected.

June 9, 20220Comments

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Leadership

Raising up Leaders

Leadership means making tough decisions. Whether you are a parent, boss, teacher or a business owner, there will be times where you need to make decisions about hard things. It requires seeing the big picture and doing what needs to be done for everyone involved.

June 1, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Mental Health

Create your own Indoor Garden

There are so many reasons to create your own home garden. Although, for many, having a full operation is not realistic or sustainable. As you begin your summer plans, here are a few simple things you can do to start your very own indoor garden.

May 30, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Prison

Creating memories with an Inmate

For the millions of families who have a loved one in prison, it can be a challenge to make positive memories. From the obstacles that come with visits, to the challenges of keeping up with each other’s lives, it can be discouraging to stay connected with your loved one in prison.

May 27, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health

How to keep your relationship from becoming toxic

No one goes into a relationship looking to be hurt. In fact, most people that find themselves in toxic or even abusive relationships might even say they saw the warning signs but didn’t know how to avoid the negative outcome.

May 24, 20220Comments

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Leadership

Growing as a Leader

As a leader, it can be easy to overlook the needs of those you work with, especially in a stressful day or when you are met with deadlines. This is an opportunity to take a step back and see what those around you need. Begin to ask yourself, “How can I make them succeed?” This…

May 18, 20220Comments

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writing letters to a loved one in prison

Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Writing Letters to a Prisoner

Letters offer news from home and the chance to connect with family and friends. Although there are many ways to connect with your loved one (see article), writing a letter is one of the best ways to maintain a consistent flow of communication.

May 13, 20220Comments

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Family Leadership

Spring Cleaning Your Relationships

As you are getting the spirit of spring cleaning, take some time to consider your relationships too. Friendships are some of the more fulfilling things in life, but there are many kinds of friendship, and at times, these relationships need to be re-defined.

May 10, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Preparing for Re-Entry

When they walk out those prison gates, they are stepping into another world. For the over 600,000 men and women coming home each year, this is a milestone in their lives.

Heathy Communication as a Family

For many families, talking about what’s going on throughout the day, week, month is a natural flow of communication. But it can be a challenge to keep family in the loop on important events. Furthermore, many families struggle with confronting challenges and conflicts that arise in our daily lives.

May 3, 20220Comments

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