http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Teresa+Kolvek Parenting Teresa Kolvek Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100877&ca=Parenting Anyone who has tried to cook a meal while watching a toddler knows how difficult a chore this can be. I know that if I don’t keep my little girl busy and entertained, she’s either off in another room scaling the furniture, clinging to my legs and screaming for attention, or grabbing for hot pots an... Parenting Teresa Kolvek Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93273&ca=Parenting Doing any kind of grocery shopping with a toddler can be a real challenge. But, with a little preparation and a lot of patience, it can be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Here are some tips and tricks that work for our family. 1. Bring snacks! This is probably the number one most important... Parenting Teresa Kolvek Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=88862&ca=Parenting When I was pregnant with Amelia, I had big plans for her nutrition. She wasn’t going to be one of those kids eating sweet, processed cereal bars for breakfast, or hot dogs and French fries for dinner. Oh, no. She was going to eat only fresh or minimally processed, whole grain, organic foods. She was... Parenting Teresa Kolvek Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=88863&ca=Parenting Is your child super-picky? It’s sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few strategies that have worked for getting my toddler to eat her fruits and vegetables. Every kid is different, but some of these tips might just work fo... Parenting Teresa Kolvek Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=90567&ca=Parenting As a working mom, I am the queen of guilt. Every morning I drop off my little girl at the day care center, where there is a caring staff she has really bonded with. She seems happy enough most days. She will reach for the teacher as soon as she sees her, and contentedly watch as I say my “Goodbye, b... Parenting Teresa Kolvek Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91619&ca=Parenting Most women I know love shoes. We love to shop for them, and we’re always checking out each other’s shoes. Finding that perfect pair is like a little slice of heaven. Even so, I was amazed to find that my 17-month-old daughter already has a shoe obsession! That’s right - she’s starting early. My husb...