Middle School is a Crossing.
A rite of passage for
middle school families
Things begin to shift
Kids grow more independent.
Conversations change.
TYRVING helps families move through this season with greater attention, intention, and shared experience.
Not to hold on to childhood — to move into adolescence together.
What is TYRVING
(‘tier’-ving)
TYRVING is a rite-of-passage experience for middle school youth and a parent or caregiver, shared across the school year.
From September through May, families intentionally set apart one year to move through this season together.
Most weeks take about 15–20 minutes.
Some families participate on their own.
Others create a small group with a few other families.
Middle school does not last long.
What takes shape during these years often carries forward.
“It created moments that wouldn’t
have happened otherwise.”
The Experience
Most weeks, families spend about
15–20 minutes together.
That might include:
a short reading
a conversation or reflection
a shared activity or challenge
Families can participate:
at home
or alongside a small group with a few other families.
Many groups begin simply — one parent inviting a few families they already know.
No homework.
No expertise required.
Just a simple rhythm for moving through this season together.
Included with registration:
TYRVING Guidebook
Weekly TYRVING Times emails
Full September–May journey
“TYRVING gave us meaningful
time together—and stronger
connections with other families.”
-Jim, parent
Middle School is a Crossing.
You don’t have to miss it.
A simple way to mark one middle
school year together.
$140 per family
One-time cost for the full experience.
Financial support is available.
No family turned away due to cost.
Middle School Changes Things
A simple guide from TYRVING — a rite-of-passage experience for middle school families.
Get 5 practical ways to stay close—even as things shift.
“It creates a thoughtful space for parents and kids to grow together.”
— Pete, parent
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