April is National Reentry Month, and you need to take advantage of this opportunity to speak up! Your family lives with the impacts of prison every day, so you already know there are challenges you will need to face during reentry
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The terrible twos. A phase known as the way to describe the developmental stage of a two-year-old- outbursts of tears, temper tantrums, changes of moods and behaviors. When a child usually takes their first steps, this is most likely when this developmental stage will begin. Oftentimes, first-time parents have no idea what is in store…
Unless you have lived through it, you cannot understand the pain and loss someone experiences when their loved one goes to prison. In addition to losing their presence, you also lose reputation. The feelings of isolation, grief, and disgrace can be crushing. Although both you and your man are doing time together, the experience is completely different inside…
Having a strong relationship with your siblings can be one of the best relationships you will have in your life. Siblings truly can be lifelong friends. The problem is, not everyone has strong relationships with their brothers and/or sisters. Sometimes it’s because we were never close with our siblings or perhaps we had a falling…
Grief does not have to consume your life. You can control the impact of grief on your life by finding things to celebrate during your painful journey.
There’s a lot you need to do before he arrives. It would not be wise of you to ignore the concerns you have about his homecoming. Too many couples wait until they are reunited to start planning how to manage their new lives under the same roof.
When a parent goes to prison, children suffer the most significant loss. Their childhoods are disrupted, and their worlds are turned upside down.
Depending on where you live, snow days may or may not be quite common when winter rolls around. Either way, snow days provide an awesome opportunity to spend time with your children. Many parents tend to ask themselves, “What do I do with my kids on a snow day?” Well, that’s what we’re here to…
There are many changes that occur when someone goes to prison. For them, it is like being deposited on another planet. The culture of incarceration is vastly different from the life we live outside the prison walls. Right now, your man is learning how to live in a completely different environment. And though your scenery doesn’t change, your world…
Valentine's Day is coming up. Any holiday can be a busy and stressful time. You can be rushed trying to find the perfect gift for your wife or husband, and you forgot to contact a babysitter. If you are hoping to spend some time away from the kids, you will need to find a sitter.…