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ADOPTING FAITH: A Father's Unconditional Love

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Category: Empathy in Children

I Am Rudolph Too

We all know the 1939 song. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph… Read more “I Am Rudolph Too”

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December 23, 2019December 24, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect

I can’t do it. After 50+ high school and college presentations with my sons Andrew and Michael – without incident, I immediately knew something was wrong.  … Read more “The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect”

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September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter

Every day for 18 years. That’s how long I’ve witnessed my son Travis’s anxiety. Some days a little – not readily apparent to the untrained observer. His… Read more “Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter”

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August 19, 2019August 20, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing

All children are resilient. I wish. Unfortunately, many are not. In fact, the “resiliency narrative” is all-too-common. Misplaced. Each of my six adopted children (now young adults)… Read more “Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing”

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May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Forgiveness – Personally Powerful

Upon arriving at Auschwitz, 10-year-old Eva Kor and her twin sister watched their family disappear – never to be seen again. Then Josef Mengele subjected them to… Read more “Forgiveness – Personally Powerful”

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March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

“How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?

Let’s cut right to the chase. Loving a child in today’s fast-paced world is not for the faint at heart. No wonder some couples consciously chose not… Read more ““How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?”

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February 12, 2018February 13, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Black Daughter, White Father

My young adult daughter shares her thoughts on trauma and racial identity as well as transracial adoption – after spending the past 19 years as the oldest… Read more “Black Daughter, White Father”

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January 22, 2018February 24, 2019 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

Building Empathy in Tough Kids

I can’t say I was surprised. When my children escaped the foster care revolving door and came to live with me, all six lacked age-appropriate social skills.… Read more “Building Empathy in Tough Kids”

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September 25, 2017September 27, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

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