Raising children who have a parent in prison can be a challenge. They are just like every other child their age. And they are very different from other children their age. Moreover, is important to recognize both of these facts.

Children with a parent in prison need to know they are not wildly different from their peers. Many of their struggles will be the same struggles most of their friends will encounter as well. When they know that they are like everyone else, that pain and joy are both experienced by everyone, their resiliency will increase.