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Reports on the commitment of the family of Heather Reynolds to help AIDS/HIV orphans in KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa. Challenge of donors from around the world; Prayed of Heather for more resources to help more children; Support of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Promotes Highlights the World Vision's 24-hour Famine, a fund-raising event in the Great Britain. Support by teenagers for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in developing countries; Launch of the fund-raising by Liz McClarnon and Jenny Frost of the singing group Atomic Kittens; Donation from the sales of T-shirt to the campaign.

Discusses how Mark Edwards, a priest in the Church of England in Cumbria, discovered God in his life. Description of Edwards' life as a lonely and disturbed child in the care of the Social Services; Publication of Edwards' book "Tears in the Dark"; Edwards' experiences on childhood abuse and rejection.

The article focuses on the Christingle celebrations of the Children's Society that aim to raise fund to give back to children their childhood. The celebration is an opportunity to bring together children, family and friends, forge stronger links between churches, local schools and youth groups and to celebrate Christmas together. The charity supports disabled children, children in trouble with the law, children who run away from home and help them rebuild their lives. In 2006, the charity raised £1,224.818.

This article talks about the use of singer Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" as the sound track for The Children's Society garden entry to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The entry, designed by Angus Thompson, showcased an urban garden that reflected children's zest and energy for life. Pop said "Lust for Life" is full of optimism as young people should be. He noted that he is honoured that the garden is inspired by his music.

This article offers tips for enjoying the family. According to the author, when parents get old, what their children will remember are not the things the parents did for them, but those that their parents did with them. He encourages parents to make good memories for themselves and their children and to let their children know that they are loved and appreciated.

The article provides tips for enhancing one listening skills and teaching them to children. Tips for improving listening and communication skills with children include proper communication, allowing time to talk and spend time with children, accepting what children say and repeating back what they said, becoming aware of their world and giving them dignity.

This article focuses on how the Sports Plus camps met the physical and spiritual needs of enquiring young people. Bringing up children can be a demanding task. But bringing up children who eat, sleep and breathe sport is certainly a full-time job. At a time when so many young people amuse themselves with computer games, the latest DVDs and Internet surfing, it is refreshing to see active teenagers still involved in sports competition. Sport can be viewed as a vehicle for real education about life's situations. It brings value in building character and the challenge and achievement.

This article focuses on the importance of having faith in God. Terrorism, war, crime and violence, all lead people to be fearful. They wonder what the future will hold for them and their children. They do not know the future and fear grips all types of people. It is easy to die on the inside. 3000 years ago David, who was to became King for 40 years knew such fears. He was acutely aware of his own fight for survival. He faced the possibility of daily attack. His enemies, all conspirators and killers twisted his words and plotted to harm him. But because of his intimate relationship with God, instead of giving into fear, he chose faith.

Presents a contest for children involving a maze in celebration of Easter. Contest mechanics; Prizes.

Cites tips on parenting teenagers. Consideration of their stage between childhood and adulthood; Importance of their identities; Teenagers' lifestyle and clothing preferences.

Relates the experiences of Paul Dymott when he went to work for The Salvation Army's Star Lake Camp in New Jersey. Dymott's realization of how blessed he was; Relationship with the children from the boroughs of New York City; Operation of Star Lake Camp by The Salvation Army in the U.S.

Offers advice for parents. Power of prayer; Challenge for all parents to love their child or children unconditionally at all times; Kindest things that parents can do for their child or children.

Presents the result of a survey regarding the views of children on what does Jesus Christ look like. Physical description of Jesus; Works of Jesus.

Focuses on the views of children about Halloween in England. Origin of Halloween; Celebration on the date of a pagan festival; Christian feast of All Hallows; Growth of respectability of the occult.