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This time of year is often crammed with treats, events, and gifts. Teaching gratitude during the holidays can be tough, but it can also be so rewarding!

Ten Tips for Teaching Gratitude Around the Holidays

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Health, Lifestyle, Lil Mama, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

Around the holidays, there is a lot going on. Kids generally get many gifts treats and attend fun events and activities. It can be overwhelming for us, let alone for them! At this time of year, it is especially important to teach gratitude to our little ones. There are many...

December 3, 2019

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5 Ways to Help Your Children Control Their Emotions

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, Education, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Quarantine Resources, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

If you're in the world of two's and three's, then dealing with tiny emotions is part of your daily life. And by tiny I by no mean refer to the size of the emotions. Our tiny people have big emotions. They feel everything. As Genny approaches 3, I've seen a...

November 11, 2019

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Nora’s Birth Story

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog3rd Trimester, All, Baby, Labor+Delivery, Lil Mama, Pregnancy4 Comments

From the beginning of this pregnancy, I kept thinking to myself that the second child comes easier. Somewhere along the way, I changed that to “earlier” in my mind. Maybe that is not always true, but I had to believe that it would be. Because pregnancy and me aren’t the...

November 4, 2019

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Guilt-Free TV Choices for Toddlers

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Lifestyle, Quarantine Resources, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

I'm going to be 100% honest. Before I had Genny, I thought letting kids watch TV every day was lazy or negligent. I mean, just plopping your kid in front of the glowing rectangle so you can have a few minutes to yourself? Now, because parenthood changes your views on...

July 29, 2019

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How to Survive Your First Trimester with a Toddler

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear Blog1st Trimester, Archives, Lifestyle, Pregnancy, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

It has been challenging being pregnant with a toddler. My body has reached new realms of tired over the past 7 months, particularly when I was in my first trimester. Fortunately, Genny is a pretty good little helper - she quickly learned to go get my water for me when...

July 22, 2019

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Traveling is fun! But when you're taking a road trip with a toddler, and a tight budget, you need to plan! Here are tips for budgeting, packing, and preparing your toddler for a road trip.

How to Take Road Trip with a Toddler

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Education, Lifestyle, Saving Money, ToddlerhoodNo Comments

ROAD TRIP! We love road trips in the lil Wykes family, but it is not always easy when you have a toddler and a tight budget. In June, we took a quick six-day vacation to Saint Petersberg, Florida (from Houston), a total of 15 hours driving. Here are some of...

July 15, 2019

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Don't let medical terminology distance you from what you're feeling. Find out the truth about chemical pregnancy and miscarriage...read my story.

Is a Chemical Pregnancy a Miscarriage?

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Complications, Pregnancy11 Comments

For months this question stuck out in my mind like a song I couldn't get out of my head: Is a chemical pregnancy a miscarriage? I had always heard the term "chemical pregnancy" used in its own context, separate from a miscarriage. Doctors are quick to differentiate the terms. When...

April 29, 2019

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How to Make Your Newborn Smarter

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogBaby, NewbornsNo Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. How to Make Your Newborn Smarter Studies have shown that within 7 hours after birth, a newborn shows immense interest in his mother's face. In addition, it takes little to no...

August 9, 2018

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How You Can Save Money When Having a Baby

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Labor+Delivery, Lil Mama, Pregnancy, Saving MoneyNo Comments

This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. Having a baby is an exciting event in your life! You begin imagining little feet running around your home, sweet bedtime cuddles, and sloppy baby kisses. Unfortunately when you find out...

June 12, 2018

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Overwhelmed by all the options for baby gear? Here's a comprehensive list of baby gear you will actually use. I used research, reviews, and experiences to compile this thorough list of baby gear you will actually use and not regret buying!

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use

By Emily | Lil Mama Bear BlogArchives, Baby, GearNo Comments

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use One of the many advantages to being a mommy in this glorious modern age is the baby gear! One of the most common comments I got when I first had Genny was about all the cool stuff I had for her. Moms would...

June 6, 2018

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Ten Tips for Teaching Gratitude Around the Holidays

5 Ways to Help Your Children Control Their Emotions

Nora’s Birth Story

Guilt-Free TV Choices for Toddlers

How to Survive Your First Trimester with a Toddler

How to Take Road Trip with a Toddler

Is a Chemical Pregnancy a Miscarriage?

How to Make Your Newborn Smarter

How You Can Save Money When Having a Baby

Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use

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