Eat, Sleep, Play
In a world where extended families may live hundreds or thousands of miles apart, Joanie has produced Eat, Sleep, Play to help parents and grandparents tap into their own skills in parenting by describing basic infant and child health concerns and tips to alleviate these concerns.
Joanie Smith Holm was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She trained as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Virginia. Joanie is also a part of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She is currently practicing as a pediatric nurse practitioner for Avera Medical Group Brookings.
She met her South Dakotan husband, Rick Holm, while they were both in school in Atlanta, Georgia. Joanie and Rick have four grown children. Along with her nursing jobs, Joanie owned and operated a large day care center in the 80’s. This experience increased her knowledge of child development as well as give her an inside look at the lives and stresses of full time working parents.
Joanie Smith Holm was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She trained as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Virginia. Joanie is also a part of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She is currently practicing as a pediatric nurse practitioner for Avera Medical Group Brookings.
She met her South Dakotan husband, Rick Holm, while they were both in school in Atlanta, Georgia. Joanie and Rick have four grown children. Along with her nursing jobs, Joanie owned and operated a large day care center in the 80’s. This experience increased her knowledge of child development as well as give her an inside look at the lives and stresses of full time working parents.
Teething
Joanie Holm gives parenting advice on how to deal with a teething child. Baby teeth can erupt anywhere between 4-7 months. Some babies teeth may erupt as late as 7 or 8 months old.
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Time to go to the Doc
Joanie Holm gives parenting advice on how to feed a fussy and picky toddler. Toddlerhood is a stage of exploration. Realize some days your child is going to eat and sometimes they are not.
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Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is caused by an acid producing bacteria. That bacteria can be passed from parent or caregiver to the child in times where there is something shared orally.
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