My son Andrew Peterson has risen above his permanent intellectual and emotional challenges – inspiring all whom he meets. Over 100,000 have heard him speak about respect.… Read more “The Long Race to Overcome Early Trauma”
Month: February 2016
Women Who Made Me a Better Father
Each year around Father’s Day, I remember – and appreciate – the individuals who made me the parent I am today. Like most fathers I followed the… Read more “Women Who Made Me a Better Father”
Molestation – The Secret’s Out
The scars run deep – the emotional pain even deeper. I’m talking about child sexual abuse or molestation. Without question, it ranks among the worst of the… Read more “Molestation – The Secret’s Out”
Stop the Denial: Alcohol & Pregnancy Don’t Mix
Last week’s headline from the Centers for Disease Control grabbed people’s attention. More than three million at risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancy Sexually active women who stop… Read more “Stop the Denial: Alcohol & Pregnancy Don’t Mix”
The Secret’s Out – My Children Take Psychotropic Meds
Look at that handful of pills. So many colors and shapes. Fact is my children take every last one – from stimulants and anti-depressants to mood stabilizers… Read more “The Secret’s Out – My Children Take Psychotropic Meds”