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ADOPTING FAITH: A Father's Unconditional Love

ADOPTING FAITH: A Father's Unconditional Love

EACH Child is Special: Working Smarter Not Harder to Raise Every ONE

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Testimonies of Hope – Family to Family

Never underestimate the impact that families can have one another. By being transparent. By describing real-life challenges. By identifying their children’s strengths. By sharing hard-fought successes without… Read more “Testimonies of Hope – Family to Family”

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May 21, 2018May 22, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Respect Thy Parent Voice

Plain and simple. Parents now their children best from years of observation and interaction. They might not used fancy terms. They might not know the latest clinical… Read more “Respect Thy Parent Voice”

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March 19, 2018March 20, 2018 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

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

Blame the Parent

When a child is struggling, one technique is quick. It’s easy. It cost no money. Yet it skirts any sense of personal responsibility – while undermining the spirit… Read more “Blame the Parent”

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December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

I Wish I Hadn’t Adopted

I wish, I wish, I wish…I wish I hadn’t adopted. There I said it. Like a majority of families who’ve adopted children, I wasn’t mentally prepared for… Read more “I Wish I Hadn’t Adopted”

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December 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

The 12 Days of Connection – No French Hens or Turtle Doves Required

During this holiday season, are you focusing more on relationships or things? To be honest, our early family Christmases were out of balance. My children opened an… Read more “The 12 Days of Connection – No French Hens or Turtle Doves Required”

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December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

Truth or Consequences and Trauma

After extensive reading and personal reflection, my 26-year-old incarcerated son Alex shares his thoughts about parent-imposed consequences. His unique perspective from a traumatic past will help you… Read more “Truth or Consequences and Trauma”

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November 27, 2017January 9, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

Miss Giving of Thanks?

It’s that time of year for many adoptive families. Do you miss the traditional giving of thanks? Or do you have misgivings? Perhaps you have a combination… Read more “Miss Giving of Thanks?”

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November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 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

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