Child Behavior Archives - The Wise Family

April 8, 2024

How to Help Your Child Manage Anger in a Healthy Way

Parents can play a crucial role in helping children manage their anger by modeling healthy expression and encouraging open communication within the family. […]

April 25, 2018

What does it mean to “wonder” about a child’s behavior or emotions?

Dr. Amy Fortney Parks – Owner of The Wise Family: The word wonder has a few definitions. We tend to think about the […]

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PS. I have even used the triangle breathing technique I read about on your office door recently. You make a difference in all kinds of large and small ways.”

— Parent of 9 year old testing client

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— Mom of 15 year old client

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— Parent of adopted twin girls

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