Metro Lutheran

Since January of 2005, Marilyn has written a monthly Positive Parenting column for the Metro Lutheran newspaper, delivered to all Lutheran congregation in the seven county metro area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. These articles are easily reproducible for use in parenting groups or classes or adult forums. They can be great conversation starters, with family activities to help live the topic.

2005

January	New Beginnings
February	All You Need Is Love
March	Faith Milestones
April	The Hardest Topic in Parenting
May	Family Sabbath - A7E3.pdf
June	Time: God's Gift to Families
July	Family Vacations
August	A Family Friendly Culture? Could Be...
September	Back to School: A Passion for Lifelong Learnin
October	Dealing with Tragedy and Loss
November	Abundance
December	Doing Christmas Differently This Year

2006

January	Celebrating Your Baptism, Every Day
February	Everyday Love Letters
March	Faithful Friendships, Teaching Friendship
April	Coach Villa: Pass It On
May	Give Them a Childhood
June	Graduation
July	Let Freedom Ring!
August	Being In the Present
September	Back to School
October	Holy Ground
November	Bless the Children
December	Giving Good Gifts

2007

January	Real Family
February	Love One Another
March	In It for the Long Haul
April	Fragile: Handle with Care
May	The Gift of May 7th
June	The Hard Anniversaries
July	The Gift of a Dandelion
August	So, What Are You Doing for Christmas?
September	Schedules
October	Groceries
November	Gratitude
December	Gifts of the Magi

2008

January	Epiphanies
February	Great Kids
March	The Gift of Church Family
April	Papa: I Just Love that Guy!
May	Faith Mothers
June	Good Questions
July	Treasured Traditions
August	Transitions
September	Love Learning
October	AAA Adults
November	Children in Worship
December	Giving the Gift of Time Together

2009

January	Fresh Start
February	Lent Filter
March	Too Busy
April	Love, In the Time of Need
May	Affirming Parents
June	Standing Up for Your Child
July	Perfect!
August	No Child Left Inside
September	Bless Those Backpacks
October	Homecoming
November	Family Dinner: A Holy Space
December	Advent Alternatives: Simply Christmas

2010

January	New!
February	But Dad, You Gave That Guy Our Umbrella!
March	Earthquake in Haiti
April	Easter Traditions
May	A Spirited Life with Children