By Calleen Petersen Giving Voice to the Babies We Bury
In the 1940s, between my grandmother’s fourth child and my father, she experienced the premature birth of a baby. Family history…
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Calleen Petersen
From a Veteran Special Needs Mom: Don’t Lose Hope
When my son was newly diagnosed with autism, I was reading everything—the good, the bad, and the ugly. So much…
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My Teen with Special Needs is Doing High School at His Pace, Not Mine
The journey of a special needs parent is both stunningly beautiful and utterly heartbreaking. Often with one coming closely on…
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Why Have Team Sports Gotten So Expensive?
I love what being on the dance team has taught my daughter. It has taught her to work hard and…
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Even a Strained Family Relationship Hurts When it Ends
Hallmark movies always give a happy ending after a complicated story. But what do you do when you don’t get…
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Don’t Write Off How Far You’ve Come
Tonight when the demons in my head want to take over, I’m reminding myself that I am amazing, and I…
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Does Your Family Know What To Do in a House Fire? This Important Checklist Could Make All the Difference.
I opened Facebook Messenger to find a message from my friend. Her house was on fire, and she needed help.…
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When You Have a Sibling in Heaven
Growing up, I always knew I had a sister in Heaven. I remember talking to her as a child. I…
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She Hid Her Pain, and it Cost Her Everything
Tess had it all. She married her high school sweetheart, had two boys she adored, a nice house, a nice…
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Working Parents of Kids With Disabilities Need More Options
Many parents have their struggles as working parents. Perhaps it’s the guilt from being away from your children, the worry…
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Daddy’s Little Girl is Growing Up
Daddy's little girl is growing up . . . and he doesn't like it one bit. From the moment of…
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The Healer of Our Hurts Creates Beauty From Brokenness
My child was making decisions that were hurting other people. Actually, it wasn’t just his decisions, he was physically reaching…
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