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Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System

When I recently blogged about foster care, hundreds of comments erupted – with insightful and compelling thoughts. I compiled the best, sorted for universal themes, lightly edited… Read more “Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System”

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July 22, 2019July 23, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

To Further Understanding, A Brave Trauma Survivor Bears All

Rarely does the media thoroughly investigate childhood trauma – especially in relation to survivors.  Too often the emphasis starts and stops with the perpetrator. Survivors are rarely… Read more “To Further Understanding, A Brave Trauma Survivor Bears All”

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April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

What My Daughter Taught Me about Guys and Sex

In high school I heard stories – then more frequently in college. Graphic accounts from guys about their sexual behavior. Usually fact, with a little fiction added… Read more “What My Daughter Taught Me about Guys and Sex”

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October 9, 2018October 10, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Envious Parent

Envy. You want what someone else has. But it’s different than jealousy – when you worry about someone taking what you have. Both, however, are counterproductive emotions.… Read more “The Envious Parent”

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July 16, 2018May 28, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

When the Media Gets the Story Right

The media can be our best friend when our stories are told with accuracy and compassion. Both WTIU in Bloomington, Indiana and WTHR in Indianapolis did just… Read more “When the Media Gets the Story Right”

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May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma

On Sunday, March 11, “trauma” finally moved front and center during the highly-rated 60 Minutes. For over 13 minutes, Oprah Winfrey guided a thoughtful conversation about the… Read more “What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma”

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March 12, 2018March 15, 2018 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

Servant, Leader or Both?

“I’m right. You’re wrong.” No compromise whatsoever. This single-mindedness is alive and well in society. It leads to divisiveness among adults. And children are watching. That’s right.… Read more “Servant, Leader or Both?”

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October 2, 2017October 5, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

No Fairy Tale: White Hoods and Swastikas Are Real

Certain subjects – where hate quickly simmers to boil – should never be sugarcoated. Never. Cloaked in free speech, they have lurked on the sidelines for generations.… Read more “No Fairy Tale: White Hoods and Swastikas Are Real”

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August 21, 2017August 22, 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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