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ADOPTING FAITH: A Father's Unconditional Love

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

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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

Life: Perspective from My 40-Year High School Reunion

How time flies. And how we gain perspective. Forty years ago I graduated from Billings West High School – one of the largest senior classes in Montana… Read more “Life: Perspective from My 40-Year High School Reunion”

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June 11, 2018June 13, 2018 by Donald Craig Peterson

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

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

Provider Fatigue – Yours and Mine

Today my son and I meet with a new mental health provider. I’m not holding my breath. I’m not expecting anything. We’ve both learned from past experience… Read more “Provider Fatigue – Yours and Mine”

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April 24, 2018April 24, 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

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

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

Expecting More, “We Showed Them”

Meet Kristin and Donna – two women in their mid-40s. They’re also Special Olympics athletes that compete on my sons’ team. Recently, they reminded a whole lot… Read more “Expecting More, “We Showed Them””

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September 11, 2017September 12, 2017 by Donald Craig Peterson

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