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23 Years After the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis

A public health crisis off the radar. 1973. A group of pediatricians and psychiatrists at the University of Washington Medical School publish their findings in a British… Read more “23 Years After the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis”

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September 16, 2019September 17, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Evolution of the Angry Teen

I expected a little teenage “attitude” during my adoption journey – but never the level of anger seen in five of my six children. Over-the-top. Aggressive. Anti-social.… Read more “Evolution of the Angry Teen”

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June 18, 2018January 25, 2020 by Donald Craig Peterson

Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?

Once again innocent children are dead – this time in Florida. And once again a tragedy arouses intense emotion throughout the country. Will the violence ever stop?… Read more “Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?”

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February 19, 2018March 8, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Manipulation or Desperation

One word has been used more than any other over 20 years to describe my children’s behavior. Manipulation.  It’s direct – by creating a perception of the… Read more “Manipulation or Desperation”

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January 29, 2018January 30, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Hungry & Insecure: The Bottomless Pit Called Childhood Trauma

Would you like some crackers with the peanut butter? Too late! My son ate the whole jar when no one was looking. Food insecurity. It’s a lasting… Read more “Hungry & Insecure: The Bottomless Pit Called Childhood Trauma”

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January 1, 2018January 1, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Antecedents: Preventing Another Emotional Storm

Another day. Another storm is always in the forecast. It’s been the norm at my house for two decades. An emotional downpour that pops up unexpectedly or… Read more “Antecedents: Preventing Another Emotional Storm”

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October 30, 2017February 6, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

A Fetal Alcohol Report Card

My family’s annual Fetal Alcohol Report Card arrived, just in time for our 20th International FASD Day. Symbolic. The 9th day of the 9th month emphasizes the… Read more “A Fetal Alcohol Report Card”

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September 4, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

Less Judgment = More Parental Love

Within months of adopting my first three sons with special needs – each under the age of five, reality hit. The road to healthy attachment was going… Read more “Less Judgment = More Parental Love”

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August 28, 2017December 29, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Less RAD, More Borderline Personality Disorder

  First my young adult daughter. Now one of my young adult sons. Both diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – which I totally accept and embrace.… Read more “Less RAD, More Borderline Personality Disorder”

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July 24, 2017July 25, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled

One positive story after another – all week long. First, ABC and EPSN gave significant airtime to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Opening ceremonies.… Read more “WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled”

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March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

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