Matthew Utley
How To Keep Kids From Putting Stuff In Their Mouths
Habits are hard to break, even those learned as babies. Patience and consistency can help redirect a child’s biting and behavior.
How To Stop A Kid From Chewing On The Crib
Babies have always chomped, it’s just that gums don't leave marks. Parents can help by giving kids an appropriate way to relieve their discomfort.
When Do Babies Start Talking? It Depends on Parents.
A baby starts talking after listening to parents talk to them. That may seem simple, but there's science behind it. Learn how to boost your baby's word wonder.
How To Teach A Potty Training Kid To Wipe Their Ass Properly
The little-discussed, drawn-out final chapter in the potty training saga.
How To Sterilize And Clean Baby Bottles
In many cases, good old soap and water are all you need to clean a bottle.
The Effects Of Locking A Child In Their Room
When toddlers start a-roaming, it can be tempting to lock them in their bedroom. It’s a terrible idea.
How To Transition A Co-Sleeping Toddler Into Their Own Bed
Transitioning to a toddler bed is a big change for the kid, and frustratingly slow for the parents. Patience is essential.
How To Teach ‘Stranger Danger’ With Facts Instead Of Fear
“Stranger danger” prepares kids for exaggerated threats, but consent can help them in any situation.
Punishment For Kids Who Don’t Respond To Punishment
If the kid doesn’t care about a punishment, it’s the wrong punishment. But more severe does not necessarily mean more effective.
How To Create A Morning Routine for School, Starting In The Summer
School morning routines should start in summer — and parents need to take it as seriously as kids do.
Why Your Backyard Needs a Mud Kitchen ASAP
Mud kitchens allow kids to make, squish, and experience mud. More importantly, they help them explore their imaginations and thrive in summer.
How To Trick A Kid Into Talking About Their Day
When children won’t talk, parents’ best tools are patience and gentleness.
Pneumonia Symptoms: How to Know the Difference Between Colds, the Flu and Something Worse
Pnuemonia symptoms are subtle which makes recognizing if a child has caught the illness particularly tricky. Luckily there are some good signs a parent can watch for.
How to Teach Kids to Listen, Change Their Minds
Listening is more than paying attention. It is about understanding the story being told.
How to Prepare a Baby for Daycare and Stop the Crying Before It Starts
The daycare handoff shouldn't come as a surprise.
How Parents Can Save Money on a Disney Trip
Parents can find discounts for Disney properties with a little thoughtful shopping, but they need to be wary of trip-killing scams.
Chores For Kindergartners: What Can Kids Really Handle?
Kindergartners clean up at school, so they can do the same at home. Parents need to set firm boundaries about expectations and follow through.
How to Burp a Burpless Baby
Since all babies swallow air, all babies burp to some degree. How to make it happen is a matter of what works best.
How to Prepare a Bottle for Feeding
Breastmilk or formula, by hand or bottle prep machine – the most important part of this process is that the baby gets enough nutrition.
Amniocentesis Risks: How to Decide if the Amnio Test Is Worth It
Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure that can offer a much more comprehensive diagnosis than ultrasounds — but not without raising other risks.
