Catherine Palomino, MS
Master's Degree, Elementary Education, CUNY Brooklyn College
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Co-authored Articles (9)
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
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
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
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
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
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...
