Catherine Palomino, MS

How to

Make a Homemade Diaper

Before the age of disposable diapers, parents made cloth diapers at home--you can too! The price of diapers can really add up, straining your budget as a new parent. To save on the cost of diapering, you can try making y...

How to

Use a Diaper Genie

Learning how to manage your baby’s dirty diapers involves a bit of trial and error—how often should you take your child’s dirty diapers to the trash? What is the best way to mask the smell in between trips to the ...

How to

Write Phonetically

Phonetics is the study of the sounds used in speech. With a system of phonetic writing, like the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), you can represent speech sounds visually with symbols. You can easily find IPA spell...

How to

Empty a Diaper Genie

If you have young children, you’re probably fairly familiar with diaper duty. Diaper disposal technology has come a long way, and now you don’t have to worry about emptying the diaper pail every day. If you’re luck...

How to

Deal with Toddlers Who Touch Themselves

Toddlers are naturally curious and often begin to touch themselves, usually at the most inappropriate times! When addressing their behavior, don’t overreact or shame your child and instead, talk calmly and matter-of-fa...

How to

Keep Your Toddler from Taking Their Diaper Off

When your toddler rips off their diaper in a public place or even just at night in their bed, it can definitely be a little embarrassing and frustrating for you. However, your child is just reacting to a natural desire, ...

How to

Plan a Class Field Trip

A field trip can be a very positive experience to move students outside the classroom into the wider world. There are so many learning experiences that can take place outside of the traditional classroom setting, and con...

How to

Read Aloud

There are numerous situations in which you might find yourself needing to read aloud in front of a group. Maybe you have to read a book to a group of children, present part of a white paper to your co-workers, or recite...

How to

Baby‐Proof a Fireplace

Fireplaces can be beautiful and cozy features in your home, but they also can be very dangerous, especially for curious children. Babies and young children can be easily drawn to the fireplace fixtures, which can pose a ...

How to

Teach Your Child to Blow Their Nose

Teaching your child to blow their nose is a lesson in hygiene and etiquette. Children as young as two years old can start to learn this skill by imitating their parents and older siblings. The easiest way to teach your c...

How to

Teach Children Prediction Skills

Prediction skills form an important basis for young children learning reading, math, and science. To help children pick up these skills, you can encourage them to find patterns and make connections in their everyday live...

How to

Teach Your Children a Second Language

Given the many benefits of being bilingual, it's natural for parents to want to take the initiative to teach their child a second language. By seeking outside educational resources, and reinforcing the learning process a...

How to

Keep Twin Toddlers in Bed

When it's time for twin toddlers to go to sleep, it can be hard to get them to settle down and go to bed. To help them fall asleep quickly, it's important to establish a bedtime routine and follow it each night. Create a...

How to

Introduce Stuffed Animals to Your Baby

You might have fond memories of a favorite childhood stuffed animal. If you'd like to introduce your baby to their very own stuffed animal, you'll need to choose one that's safe. Once you've selected a stuffed animal, lo...

How to

Teach Children to Put a Sock on a Foot

As your young child grows, you have probably noticed that they are eager to learn new things. You've probably also noticed that they have taught themselves some things already. Maybe they’ve been taking their own socks...