December 2001
The theme this month is "Parenting Joys and Challenges."
The Child Within Us
Genie Bank, president of the Women’s Division, appeals to the child in each of us to be sensitive to the needs of the world’s children during this Advent and Christmas season.
Responsively Yours: The Birth Day of Jesus
Women’s Division Deputy General Secretary Joyce D. Sohl invites us to anticipate, to prepare for and to celebrate Jesus’ birth during Advent.
Parenting: Extending the Paradigm
In this month’s Bible study, the Rev. Linda H. Hollis thanks God for the Church family’s role in nurturing children at all ages and stages in life.
Instilling Pride in Native Children
Deborah Tang and Shea Goodluck-Barnes explain how and why they work at "Instilling Pride in Native Children" at Navajo United Methodist Center in Farmington, New Mexico.
Helping Kids in Times of Crisis
Mary Beth Coudal, the mother of three preschool children, looks at how adults can support children in the wake of September 11.
Real Life Talk
Response Managing Editor Yvette Moore shares advice from child-care professionals on how to talk with children and youth about serious subjects.
Single Moms: Myths and Realities
Andrea Engber, a single mother and editor of a newsletter for single moms, offers tips for moms who are parenting alone and friends and family who support them in their parenting.
| Other Articles in This Issue |
| Responsively Yours |
| Spanish: Ricos Y Fieles a Dios? |
| Bright Lights |
| How to Use This Issue |
| Women's Division News |
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