“Consistent, unconditional love gives our children the emotional resilience to succeed in all areas of life."
LEARN & GROW WITH DR. JOANETTE
I am delighted to welcome you to the Learn & Grow with Dr. Joanette blog.
This is a place where we can meet and connect over a cup of tea to share inspiration and ideas about today’s parenting needs. As an ER physician, I have helped thousands of parents navigate their way through some of the most challenging forms of trauma and emotional crises. As a mom and a grandmother, I have found that fostering a safe, consistent and unconditional space with our children contributes to their connecting with and regulating their emotions.
Here you will discover tools to help you learn how to understand your child’s emotional and social development. Let’s learn and grow together as we explore the many facets and possibilities available to us in Emotional Social Parenting (ESP).
Why Our Kids Need Connection?
Connection with our kids is created by creating an environment where they feel safe enough to share their feelings and thoughts.
How we Parent, Changes how our Child’s Brain Develops.
Emotional Social Parenting is a way of parenting that helps our child’s brain develop and integrate for success in all areas of life.
How to Help a Child after a Parent Dies
When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. Here are some tips for parents on supporting kids through a loss.
11 Best Mom Blogs that will inspire you in 2022
As Mother’s day was a few days ago, I wanted to write a blog post to praise and thank all of the mothers out there.
Four Things to Stop Saying When Talking To Your Kids
Your words will become part of your child’s inner/subconscious voice. These are the words we should stop saying.
How To Discipline With Emotional Social Parenting (ESP)
Disciplining with Emotional Social Parenting lets you curb unwanted behavior while safeguarding your child’s self-worth and self-esteem.
Kids Bedtime Battle Strategies
Does your toddler bedtime routine leave you exhausted? Learn five bedtime battle strategies to calm the chaos and put your child to bed.
Ways Self-Care Makes you a Better Parent in 2022
Self-care is making your physical, mental, and emotional health a priority so you can be a better parent. It makes feelings of happiness.
Hot Cocoa Breath for ESP (Emotional Social Parenting)
Hot Cocoa Breath for ESP (Emotional Social Parenting) is a mindfulness technique for parents and kids to help them calm down.
Enjoy Living In Joy
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to
The Cure for Toxic Positivity
What is the Definition of Toxic Positivity? The other day, I heard someone use “toxic positivity” when discussing the connection between our emotions and behaviors.
Four R’s for ESP Parents – Self Care
ESP (Emotional Social Parenting) ESP is how you connect to your child on a deep loving level. What you need to remember is that it’s
Quality Time Instead of Screen Time
The Pandemic dramatically increased screen time for our kids: Before the Pandemic, kids already spent a lot of time watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming
Help Your Child With Back-to-School Anxiety and Stress
Usually, back-to-school creates anxiety and stress for many kids. This year, anxiety and stress may have increased because of concerns about COVID, worries about friendships,
Giggles in My Heart
The other day I was on the phone talking with my daughter when I heard one of the grandkids screaming in the background. He sounded
You Inspire Me
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanette, MD, a Grandma, a Mom, and an ER Doctor. I am writing this to you because you inspired me to share
