Romance Letters to an Inmate

"Romance provides the medicine your relationship needs to get off life-support and become vibrant again" Keeping a relationship strong and thriving is hard work under any circumstances. In your relationship, managing life's opportunities and concerns while also trying to keep the romance alive is a top priotity. Keeping the flame lit is no small feat…

July 2, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Spending Quality Time with your Kids

Having a child is one of the best feelings in the world. Sure, there are tons of stressful times and parenting will always have its challenges. After all, you’re dealing with a tiny little human who is just starting to be exposed to the world. One of the greatest parts of being a parent is…

July 1, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership

Being a Real Parent

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one.” -Sue Atkins Parents will face many challenges with their children, some more difficult than others. One extremely difficult challenge is how involved to be in your children’s lives. Now all parents should be involved in their children’s lives, but there…

June 24, 20210Comments

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Family

How to Budget Without an Income

Knowing how to properly manage your money should be a prioritized skill in your life. Budgeting with a regular paycheck can be tough on its own, throw no income on that instead, and it can shape up to be a real problem. So what can you do to budget better without an income? KNOW YOUR…

June 22, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

Real Men

What do you think of when you hear the term “real man?” Typically, our mind tends to think of what we see in the media, on TV, or in movies. The problem is, these views on what a real man is like are wrong. It’s time to throw out the stigmas of men. Being a…

June 15, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

How to be Resilient with a Loved One in Prison

What does it mean to be resilient? Being resilient is a skill, an art if you must, that allows you to stay strong when facing a major obstacle in your life. It means that even when you fail, you will stay on your feet. We are all bound to face many difficulties in our lives,…

June 8, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

The Pain of a Parent in Prison

It’s hard to imagine what my life could’ve been like if my dad was physically there while growing up, rather than being in prison. Would I have been better at sports if he was there to show me how to play instead of my mom? Would I have a deeper relationship based on more shared…

June 7, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership Mental Health

Arguments with a Loved One

We as humans tend to find ourselves in arguments even with those we love. Sometimes the arguments are over trivial things and other times they can be over major issues. The trick in any argument is to keep a cool head because you don’t want to escalate the situation. So how do we avoid escalation…

May 25, 20210Comments

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Activities Family

Fun Activities to do in May

May is coming to an end and June is right around the corner. May is a perfect month to enjoy the nice weather and to have some quality time with family. The weather is so nice, and Spring can be a busy month as we prepare for Summer. Here are some activities to do as…

May 24, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

How to Cope with Grief

One of the hardest aspects of life is losing a loved one. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable aspect of life too. Dealing with grief can be challenging because it is such an emotional experience. Nobody wants to lose a loved one, which makes it that much harder. However, there are good and bad ways to…

May 13, 20210Comments

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