Middle School is a Crossing.
A rite of passage for
middle school families
Things begin to shift
Kids grow more independent.
Conversations change.
Middle school is one of the most important developmental transitions of childhood.
Yet much of it happens quietly.
TYRVING was created as a response to that reality.
Because every child deserves a year in which this season is noticed.
Not to hold on to childhood—but to move into adolescence together.
“TYRVING created moments that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.”
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 the transition into adolescence together.
Middle school does not last long.
What takes shape during these years often carries forward.
“TYRVING gave us meaningful time together—and stronger connections
with other families.”
— Jim, parent
The Experience
TYRVING provides the structure.
The moments belong to your family.
Families receive a printed Guidebook and a weekly TYRVING Times email that guide the experience across the school year.
Together, they provide conversations, challenges, activities, and shared experiences.
Most weeks, families spend about 15–20 minutes together.
Families can participate at home or alongside a small group.
Many groups begin simply — one parent inviting a few families they already know.
No homework.
No expertise required.
Simply a meaningful way to move through the middle school years with greater attention and intention.
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.
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.
“It gave us a thoughtful space for parents and kids to grow together.”
— Pete, parent
Which Grade to Begin?
There is no perfect middle school year.
The best year is the one you choose to engage intentionally.
Not Ready to Start Yet?
Get a free guide with 5 practical ways to stay connected during the middle school years.