Dan Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA), and the founder of The Compass 4 Life. He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan Peterson shares his personal journey from growing up in a large family with young parents to becoming a father himself at the age of 32. He reflects on the contrast between his upbringing and his approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in marriage before taking on the role of a parent. He also touches on the long-term effects of unresolved childhood issues, highlighting the potential for depression, anxiety, and susceptibility to peer pressure as children grow older. Dan Peterson underscores the critical need for connection and acceptance, which are fundamental human needs that persist throughout life. www.thedadedge.com/friday149 www.thecompass4life.com/dadedge www.thedadedge.com/patience www.thedadedge.com/summit2024