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The Sideline Parents Are Not Okay | Dr. Amy Fortney-Parks
Alexandria, VA – Somewhere between the folding chairs, Stanley cups, orange slices, and 47 unread team app notifications, we have…
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When Family Arguments Escalate: What Healthy Conflict Looks Like
Alexandria, VA – Dear Dr. Amy, I feel like I’m constantly walking on eggshells in my own house. Small things,…
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The “Come Get Me” Plan: A Simple Safety Strategy for Kids and Teens
Alexandria, VA – Dear Dr. Amy, I recently saw a post about parents using a code word with their kids…
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Why They Walked: A Pilgrimage, Patience, and What Children Learn Along the Way
By Dr. Amy Fortney Parks, LPC, ACS Alexandria, VA – My 7-year-old grandson understands distance one way. “How long does…
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Hey Doctor Amy: We Gave Our Kid a Tablet for Christmas—Now What?
Alexandria, VA – Dear Dr. Amy, We gave our 9-year-old a tablet for Christmas. He’s thrilled, of course—but now we’re…
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Hey Doctor Amy: Why Alexandria’s Giant Holiday Cards Still Matter
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Let’s talk about one of Alexandria’s most joyfully quirky holiday traditions: Christmas Card Lane. It started on…
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Q & A With Dr. Amy: Trying Not to Lose it in Old Town
Alexandria, VA – Hey Doctor Amy, The holidays are approaching, and I know I’m supposed to be excited. Alexandria looks…
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Thanks for Nothing? Gratitude When Life is Hard
Alexandria, VA – November rolls around and suddenly it’s all gratitude journals, pumpkin-spice-everything, and people posting reflective Instagram captions under…
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The Part of Healing No One Talks About
Alexandria, VA – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but what about the mental health side of survival? When someone…
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The Identity Shift: Who Are Our Kids Becoming This Year?
Alexandria, VA – September is a strange month, isn’t it? Everyone’s finally back to school, lunchboxes are mysteriously missing lids…
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