Middle School is a Crossing.
A rite of passage experience
for youth and parents.
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.
A School-Year Journey
TYRVING is a school-year rite-of-passage experience shared between a middle school youth and a parent or caregiver.
From September through May, families intentionally set apart one year to move through the middle school transition together — through conversations, activities, challenges, and shared experiences over time.
Most weeks take about 15–20 minutes.
Some families participate on their own.
Others join 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.”
Stay connected through the
middle school years
A simple parent-child experience to help families navigate the transition into adolescence.
Get a practical guide with 5 ways to stay close—even as things shift.
How TYRVING Works
Families experience TYRVING in two ways:
• At home, moving through the journey together week by week
• In a small community group, sharing the experience with a few other families
Many groups begin simply—one parent inviting a few families they already know.
Think of it like a book club, with a different purpose.
A Typical Week
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.
A Simple Weekly Rhythm
Read together
↓
Reflect and talk
↓
Try one small action
Designed for Real Life
TYRVING is designed to fit into family life—not compete with it.
You can move 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:
TYRVING Guidebook
A beautifully designed guide that walks your family through the full journey—step by step.
Includes:
• Seasonal themes that guide the experience across the year
• Shared prompts that open reflection and conversation
• Monthly Roots that invite attention to different parts of life and growth
• A steady rhythm for staying connected during middle school
TYRVING Times – Weekly Newsletter
A short, supportive email each Sunday to guide the week ahead.
• Reinforces the guidebook
• Offers helpful insight for parents
• Keeps the rhythm steady
• Supports reflection without adding pressure
Think of it as a steady guide walking alongside you—helping you stay grounded and connected throughout the journey.
Middle School is a Crossing.
You don’t have to miss it.
Walk alongside your child during one of the most formative seasons.
$140 per family
One-time cost for the full experience.
Financial support is available.
No family turned away due to cost.
What Parents Are Saying
“It created moments that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.”
— Andrew, parent
“TYRVING gave us meaningful time together—and stronger connections with other families.”
— Jim, parent
“It creates a thoughtful space for parents and kids to grow together.”
— Pete, parent
Don’t let this season pass without marking it.
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.
“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.