Family
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Families can offer the essential support and understanding needed to navigate this challenging profession, but only if you let them
Because adults spell love ‘L-O-V-E’ and children spell it ‘T-I-M-E’, fathers spending quality time with their kids is a key to creating healthy relationships
The sad reality is that many public safety families struggle to enforce the law on the street only to lose control of the battle at home
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Enhancing your situational awareness and communicating your action plan can make the difference in a dangerous encounter
Corrections workers “need to be safe so they can do their jobs,” said Sara McFarland
Unfortunately, the schedule doesn’t care about what is important to your family, so here’s how to prioritize your loved ones
Reach out your hand to others, and do not slap their hands away
If leaders and elected officials in your area aren’t already discussing furloughs, layoffs or hiring freezes, they are likely to begin those discussions soon
Many Ys are offering reduced prices for their child care based on financial need
When working from home isn’t an option: a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
In this episode of Tier Talk, the wife of a CO who was assaulted at Turney Center Industrial Complex shares her thoughts
Here’s how to most efficiently wreck a solid, loving relationship, get that starter marriage out of the way, and cast a pall over your next few relationships
There is no relationship that has more impact on your mental health than your relationship with your significant other
Just as officers have go-bags with essential gear, a family go bag contains the essential skills to create a successful home life
The DOC is determining if it’s in the children’s best interest
December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season
Correctional officer families face unique stressors, which can be overcome with the help of a professional family counselor
Both individual and group counseling sessions provide a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a law enforcement family
Whether you tell your spouse or significant other a little or a lot about your work, the one secret you can’t keep is how stressed you are
Most correctional facilities fall short when it comes to our survival beyond the wall
A large part of our survival on the job is dependent upon the success of our personal relationships
When an affair happens it is a symptom of relationship discord, but problems in the relationship existed before the betrayal took place
The holidays are stressful enough, but being a CO family can make them feel daunting and lonely
Everyone has a right to feel safe in their own home; here are some steps that corrections officers and their families can take to soothe their fears
Corrections officers need two sets of interpersonal skills: one for work and one for home
The awards go to sons and daughters of correctional staff who have demonstrated academic excellence
How do you handle being a corrections officer at work, but a parent at home?
Nothing can prepare you for when your spouse becomes a CO
A holiday survival guide for corrections professionals and their families
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