Jannetta Marie LCSW

Tonight marks the fifth week of my six-week parenting class, and I couldn’t be more excited! This week’s focus is all about discipline.

Discipline is not about punishment; it’s about teaching, guiding, and shaping a child’s behavior toward responsibility and self-control.
The word "discipline" actually comes from the Latin word "disciplina," meaning instruction or training.

Here are a few key reminders I want to share with all parents:
Teach rather than control.
Build character, not fear.
Help children make better choices next time.

Remember: “Discipline teaches — punishment hurts.”

Trauma & The Brain — A New Insight

As many of you know, I specialize in trauma work. Right now, I’m participating in another in-depth training about how trauma impacts the brain, and I wanted to share something powerful I just learned.

Attention mothers: Trauma doesn’t always start after birth. Research shows it can begin in utero.
When a mother is in a state of chronic stress or dysregulation, her body produces higher levels of stress hormones (like cortisol). These hormones can cross the placenta, meaning the baby begins life already receiving signals of stress.

This doesn’t mean hope is lost; it means awareness is key.
With support, healing, and healthy regulation, both mothers and babies can move toward safety, balance, and resilience.

What are your thoughts on how early life experiences shape us? comment below