A Rite of Passage Program for Middle School Youth
and Parents
“This experience is life-changing…
I am so grateful.”
Anthony - Denver, CO.
TYRVING (pronounced “tier-ving”) is a rite of passage program for middle school youth and a parent or trusted adult — experienced at home or in small community groups.
From September into May, families move through a structured seasonal journey—one that intentionally marks the transition from childhood into adolescence before the moment passes.
Each week, you’ll spend curated time together using guided reflections, meaningful conversation prompts, and simple practices rooted in developmental science and well-being research.
The format is clear. The time commitment is manageable. The impact is lasting.
TYRVING helps families stay connected during one of the most pivotal seasons of growth.
Mark the shift from childhood to adolescence—together.
What Is TYRVING?
How TYRVING Works:
Families experience TYRVING in two ways:
• As a family at home, moving through the journey together week by week.
•As part of a hosted community group, where several families share the experience alongside one another.
Many groups begin with a parent, teacher, or community leader who simply invites a few families to participate together.
TYRVING is designed to create meaningful time within family life, not compete with it.
TYRVING includes two research-informed resources:
TYRVING Guidebook & TYRVING Times
The printed guidebook is mailed to your home in August, and the weekly TYRVING Times newsletter arrives each Sunday from September into May to guide the journey.
Most weeks include a short reading and a guided activity at home, taking about 15–20 minutes.
There are no extra appointments, no homework, and no prior experience required.
The guidebook can be used at your own pace, making TYRVING easy to incorporate into family life.
Miss a week? That’s okay — the goal is simply creating steady moments of connection across the seasons.
A Simple Weekly Rhythm
Read together
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Reflect and talk
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Try one small action
What TYRVING Includes:
TYRVING Guidebook
Timeless wisdom, grounded in developmental science.
This beautifully designed, 90+ page guidebook is the heart of the TYRVING journey. It provides a clear, thoughtful structure that helps families move intentionally through one designated middle school year.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Seasonal themes (Fall, Winter, Spring) that mirror the emotional and developmental arc of early adolescence and embed a memorable rite of passage experience:
• Short weekly readings paired with guided reflection activities (about 15–20 minutes per week) that spark meaningful conversation designed to deepen trust, strengthen communication, and cultivate confidence
• Monthly practices grounded in TYRVING’s Roots of Well-Being: building resilience, character, and self-awareness:
• An engaging monthly challenge that brings reflection into real life practice
Many families keep the guidebook long after the year ends—a tangible reminder of the season they chose to mark together.
TYRVING Times –
Weekly Digital Newsletter
Each Sunday, you’ll receive a brief, supportive email designed to reinforce the week’s focus and encourage steady progress through the year.
TYRVING Times:
• Provides context and developmental insight for parents
• Reinforces the seasonal theme, monthly challenge, and Root of Well-Being
• Encourages reflection without adding pressure
• Keeps the rhythm consistent so the year unfolds with cohesion
Think of it as a steady guide walking alongside you — helping you stay grounded, confident, and connected throughout the journey.
Middle School is a Crossing.
Choose to Mark it.
Join TYRVING and walk intentionally alongside your child during
one of the most formative
seasons of growth
$140 per family
One-time cost for the full year experience
No family turned away due to cost. Financial support available
What Parents Are Saying
“TYRVING gave my son and me meaningful time together while building strong friendships with other families.”
— Jim, parent
“TYRVING is a truly outstanding program. The experience creates a thoughtful space for parents and kids to grow together during the middle school years.”
— Pete, parent
“TYRVING helped me build a deeper bond with my son through intentional time and shared challenges.”
— T.J., parent
The middle school years mark a unique and often overlooked window of growth. During this transition from childhood to adolescence, young people are especially open to forming habits, shaping identity, and redefining their closest relationships.
This season does not last long.
Research in developmental science shows that when families engage intentionally during this stage, children are more likely to develop stronger social, emotional, and mental well-being over time. Small, consistent moments of connection now can deeply influence the years that follow.
TYRVING is designed to help families recognize this moment — and choose to meet it with intention.
Family, time, and budget-friendly, TYRVING offers a guided, at-home rite of passage that fits into real life while creating space for deeper connection, meaningful growth, and memories that endure.
“Invest in what matters...
when it matters.”
A thoughtful investment in connection, now and for the years ahead.
Everything included.
At home.
At your own pace.
$140 per family
One-time cost for the
full 2026–2027 journey.
Financial support is available. We never want cost to be a barrier.
