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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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 Prison Re-entry

National Second Chance Month

At TYRO, we not only believe in second chances, we are committed to bringing generational restoration. In the U.S. alone, nearly one in three adults have a criminal record. For many, the battle of overcoming the social stigmas that comes with this is just beginning. As they serve their time in prison, their biggest challenge…

April 9, 20220Comments

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5 Outdoor Spring 2022 Family Activities

Springtime is upon us this year, and there’s so many fun activities that you and your family can do together. Spending time together as a family is so important for creating those strong bonds you’re looking for in a family, and it will help everyone grow together. Here’s some fun family activities to do with…

April 7, 20220Comments

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TYRO Gardening in 2022

As we come up on Spring 2022, there’s plenty of beautiful and fun plants to grow in your garden this year, and they will surely be there to brighten your day even when it’s cloudy. Let’s look at what we at TYRO may be planting in our gardens this year, and hopefully you will be…

March 29, 20220Comments

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Communicating over the phone

Whether it’s a call with a distance relative, a loved one who is incarcerated or or negotiating with a customer service representative, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a satisfactory phone call.

March 21, 20220Comments

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Preparing your child for a prison visit

Prison visits can be intimidating. If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. Obeying the visiting rules, regulations and procedures specific to the prison can be daunting to say the least. But making the effort to foster the relationship between the child and loved one in…

March 16, 20220Comments

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Peer Support and Accountability

When it comes to relationships, peer support and accountability one of the most important aspects. In the heat of the moment, accountability will turn a bad decision into a moment of growth. These moments will allow you and your peers to live happier and more successful lives. Holding Others Accountable and Supporting Your…

March 10, 20220Comments

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Staying Connected in 2022

The way we communicate digitally with one another has drastically changed in the past 10 years. Although these changes have brought many challenges, it has also improved but our ability to have person conversations for the better. TYRO is committed to created resources to strengthen families and leaders. Here are a few ways to help…

March 7, 20220Comments

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Establishing Structure in Your Family

We live in a fast-paced world. Sometimes the world tosses so much towards your family it would be easy to not have structure. But, in reality when we do not allow structure can make our family fall apart. We at TYRO are here to help you realize the importance of establishing structure in your family…

March 2, 20220Comments

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