A Child in a Broken Home

A broken home can have a lot of negative impacts on those involved, but nobody is affected quite as much as the children in those homes. With the brain still developing, the homes they grow up in can have serious impacts on their life as they move towards adulthood. MENTAL HEALTH: One of the biggest impacts…

June 29, 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 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

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Family Holiday Prison

Mothers Day for Prison Wives

If your partner is in prison, this day brings sadness and pain with it as you celebrate yet another holiday with your man behind bars.

May 7, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

How to Succeed while your Husband is in Prison

Most days, I pushed through and made progress, but some days I failed, miserably.

April 28, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Paying for Fees When Daddy is in Prison

One of the biggest hurdles faced was finding a way to keep my boys involved in sports and other activities that charged a fee. Getting the boys interested in participating was not the challenge; paying the costs to play was the problem.

April 14, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Tips for Parents with Toddlers

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…

March 29, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

Parent in Prison

When a parent goes to prison, children suffer the most significant loss. Their childhoods are disrupted, and their worlds are turned upside down.

February 24, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Snow Day Activities to do with your Kids

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…

February 18, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday

How to Find the Right Babysitter for Valentines Day

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.…

February 10, 20210Comments

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