Holiday visits in Prison

The holiday season can bring some of the best memories. From time with family, to making memories and celebrating each family’s unique cultural heritage, there are many reasons the holidays are special. For many it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be an incredibly challenging time. Those with a loved one…

November 23, 20220Comments

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Creating memories this holiday

With the changing of seasons, it can be easy to let the days get past us. From daily demands, to the urgency that a new season brings, many are left with the feeling that they missed out. Intentionally preparing for opportunities to celebrate the holidays with those that mean the most. If you are looking…

November 9, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Holiday

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Why is it that dads are the hardest people to shop for? Whenever you ask what they want for Father’s Day, the answer is always, “nothing.” But you and I both know that they would like something, they just do not want us spending our money on them.

June 13, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Holiday Mental Health

Spending Easter Weekend with Your Family

Easter weekend is right around the corner, and TYRO has got you covered with some great ways to celebrate this holiday with your loved ones. There are so many different activities to partake in with your family during Easter that will bring out the spirit of this wonderful holiday. Easter Egg Hunt Of course, we…

April 14, 20220Comments

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Holiday Leadership Mental Health Prison

New Year’s Resolution

We have all experienced pain in one form or another, be it the death of a loved one or the imprisonment of a partner. Not a single family is immune to these moments in life. In our low moments, we may not have the strength to see the light at the end of the tunnel.…

January 4, 20220Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

Slow Down and Enjoy the Moment

I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t been told at some point in their life that they needed to “slow down” and “stop and smell the roses.” It’s all too easy to become so caught up in the next thing that it feels like there’s no time to slow down

December 31, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

It’s a New Year, and Your Husband is Still in Prison, Now What?

With the excitement of the Holidays, everybody is talking about their plans for New Year’s Eve and all the great things they will accomplish in the coming year. While you are getting excited about a new year, it is difficult because your man is still in prison. It feels like the most crucial piece…

December 28, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

Preparing for Christmas in Prison

Prison is one of the most challenging places to celebrate the holidays. As many families work hard to connect over the holiday season, it can be especially difficult for families with a loved one in prison.

December 13, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

Celebrating Christmas while your Husband is in Prison

This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …

December 9, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Holiday Mental Health Prison

Choosing the Right Gift

There are many reasons you may not be able to connect to your loved one in-person in this season. From covid limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be trying for a family to be unable to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.

December 7, 20210Comments

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