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A Rite of Passage Experience for
Middle School
Youth & Parents

“This experience is life-changing…
I am so grateful.”
Anthony - Denver, CO.

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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, intentionally marking the transition from childhood into adolescence before the moment passes.

Each week, you’ll spend meaningful time together using guided reflections, conversation prompts, and simple practices rooted in developmental science and well-being research.

Mark the shift from childhood to adolescence—together.

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. Many parents feel this shift—but aren’t sure what to do next.

What Is TYRVING?

Stay connected through the
middle school years

Get a simple, practical guide with 5 ways to stay close to your child—even as things begin to shift.

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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 small community group, where several families share the experience together.

Many groups begin simply with a parent, teacher, or community leader inviting a few families they already know, neighbors, school friends, or members of their community.

Think of it like a book club,
but with a shared purpose.


What A Typical Week Looks Like
Most weeks include a short reading and a guided activity you complete together at home, taking about 15–20 minutes. There are no extra appointments, no homework, and no prior experience required.

The experience unfolds from mid September through May, offering a steady rhythm of connection across the school year.

A Simple Weekly Rhythm

Read together
↓
Reflect and talk
↓
Try one small action

Designed For Real Life
TYRVING strives to create meaningful time within family life, not compete with it.

The guide can be used at your own pace, and if you miss a week, that’s okay, the goal is simply creating steady moments of connection over time.

What TYRVING Includes:

Start the Journey
Bring TYRVING to Your Community
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TYRVING Guidebook
The heart of the TYRVING journey.

This beautifully designed, 90+ page guidebook provides a clear, step-by-step path to guide your family through one middle school year.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Seasonal themes (Fall, Winter, Spring) that mirror the emotional and developmental arc of adolescence
• The monthly Roots of Well-Being, which introduce key practices that support resilience, connection, and growth
• Monthly challenges that bring reflection into real-life practice
• A simple, guided framework for meaningful parent–child connection

Many families keep the guidebook long after the year ends, a lasting reminder of the season they chose to mark together.

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TYRVING Times –
Weekly Digital Newsletter
Each Sunday, you’ll receive a short, supportive email to help guide the week ahead and keep the experience on track.

TYRVING Times:

• Offers helpful context and insight for parents
• Reinforces the weekly guidebook focus and seasonal themes
• Encourages reflection without adding pressure
• Keeps the rhythm consistent

Think of it as a steady guide walking alongside you; helping you stay grounded 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

Start TYRVING

What Parents Are Saying

“TYRVING gave my son and me meaningful time together while building strong friendships with other families.”
— Jim, parent

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“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

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“TYRVING helped me build a deeper bond with my son through intentional time and shared challenges.”
— T.J., parent

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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.

Start TYRVING

“The magic of a rite of passage is that it can be a bridge from one stage of development to another, marked by an initiation into a new way of being.”
-Angeles Arrien

Not Ready to Start Yet? 

Get a simple guide with 5 ways to stay connected through the middle school years.