In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including a historical parenting choice that resonates today, a surprising weeklong break that some schools in the U.S. take and more. Also, Laura reports on leaving her kids for two nights for the first time ever, and Shanna talks about her 5-year-old's recent class presentation. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Going out of town without your kids for the first time

-What will happen to my milk supply if I go out of town without my nursing child?

-Is walking pneumonia going around?

-Parenting when you and your partner are sick at the same time

-Are cats affected by having kids in the home?

-What is the history of baby leashes?

-What is Ski Week at schools?

-When toddlers become queens

-Do I need to get my tonsils out?

-Car seat buckle helper

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Laura and Shanna get in the Halloween spirit with a very spooky "Throwback" segment, in which Laura recounts unsettling moments from her childhood living in a haunted house. Also, Shanna reports on how the Halloween season disrupts her life, and Laura discusses the evolution of her 3-year-old's Halloween costume. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Halloween

-Costume ideas for your kids

-Celebrating Halloween with your kids

-Growing up in a haunted house

-Doing Halloween crafts with your kids

-Seeing "The Wild Robot" movie with your kids

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna finds herself contemplating the apocalypse when she watches one of her kids' favorite shows, and Laura gets the willies when she imagines the upcoming phase in her kids' dental journey. Also, Laura reports on the spontaneous adventure she took with her 3-year-old, and Shanna reluctantly admits how she has backtracked on her resolve to simplify her family's life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Going on spontaneous adventures with your kid

-Visiting the National History Museum in Los Angeles

-Should I sign my kids up for extracurricular activities?

-Worrying about the apocalypse when you're a mom

-The kids show Colossal Questions

-Handling overwhelm when you are a mom

-Ideas for getting your kid to take antibiotics when they hate the taste

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In part two of "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer more listener questions, diving into the topics of fertility tests, baby names, diet culture and more! Also, Shanna talks about her daughter's student council campaign, and Laura reports on her 5-year-old's latest writing achievement. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Helping your kid run for student council

-When letters and writing click for your Kindergartener

-How to handle social media when you are pregnant

-Handling grief when you are a parent

-Trying to conceive

-Should I do fertility testing before trying to conceive

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about strategies for keeping your mom-life organized, handling nudity in front of your kids, discussing your child's development with strangers and more. Also, Laura talks about feeling overwhelmed by managing her parenting, work and home life, and Shanna discusses what happened when she said "yes" to her 5-year-old's surprising idea for a play date. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Feeling overwhelmed as a mom

-Juggling parenting, work and home life

-Setting up fun play dates for your kids

-What apps are good for organizing your mom-life

-How do you talk to strangers about your child's development

-When should you stop being naked in front of your kids

-Identifying where you have confidence as a parent

-The Moth story slam

-Using cookie cutters to make kids' dinner fun

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for encouraging your kids' independent play, helping your kids relax after having bad dreams and more. Also, Shanna reports on the newest addition to her family, and Laura talks about her 3-year-old's sudden swimming skills. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Exposing your kids to old-school technology

-Encouraging your kids to write stories

-When will my preschooler learn to swim?

-Parenting tips and tricks

-How to use a candle safely when you have kids

-Using Magnatiles in a creative way

-How to help kids get stickers off of sticker sheets

-Encouraging your kids' independent play

-Using task charts to motivate your kids

-How to handle clothes your kids have outgrown

-Ideas for handling your kids' bad dreams

-Improving your backyard

-Taking fun photos with your kids

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of unusual things we have bought for our kids, the eerie things we've heard lately as parents and more! Also, Laura discusses her experience getting a colonoscopy and how it affected her mom life, and Shanna reports on the newest reward system she's invented for her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Getting a colonoscopy

-Preparing for a colonoscopy when you're a mom

-Creating a reward system for your kids to incentivize good behavior

-When your kid wants to use vampire teeth

-Handling your child's big emotions at pickup time

-When your child talks about their past lives

-Hearing creepy things on the baby monitor

-Trouble with kids' extracurricular activities

-Spending time with family friends

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In another installment of the segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura take a deep dive into the confounding world of Skibidi Toilet, including its origins, its hold on Gen Alpha and the moral panic surrounding its existence. Also, Shanna reports on the questionable thing her daughter's school did without parental consent, and Laura checks in on her 5-year-old's first week of Kindergarten. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Back to school

-Is it okay for schools to collect biometric data from students?

-First day of kindergarten

-What is Skibidi toilet?

-Is it okay for my kid to watch Skibidi Toilet?

-When our kids are exposed to internet memes

-Taking time to do something for yourself when you're a mom

-An excellent and funny kids book

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing strategy. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's back-to-school meltdowns, and Shanna recounts her own mom meltdown that recently happened in a very public place. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-The challenges of sending your kids back to school

-When your preschooler doesn't want to go to school

-Sibling jealousy about lack of fairness

-Having embarrassing parenting moments in public

-Why we shouldn't judge other moms

-Taking a road trip with kids

-Shady companies selling baby and parenting products

-Is MomCozy a legit company?

-How to fix plantar fasciitis

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a scrutiny on screen time and a philosophy on floss; plus we dive into some surprising things WE said recently! Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old's infatuation with injuries, and Laura discusses how her family's recent vacation involved serious sleep struggles. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-When your kids get lots of boo-boos

-My kid uses too many band-aids

-Taking your kids on an airplane

-How to handle sleep when you travel with kids

-Weird things kids say

-Handling judgmental things people say about your parenting

-Embarrassing things you say as a mom

-Sharing interests with your kids

-Great places to go in Portland with Kids

-Hidden Creek Park West

-Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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Laura and Shanna both dive into the topic of being working moms. Laura reports on the challenges of her freelance projects ramping up at the least ideal time, and Shanna reports on adjusting to returning to the office after working remotely for almost six years. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including potty training, pom-pom jars, parkour and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-The challenges of being a working mom

-Returning to the office after working remotely

-How to handle childcare when you are a working parent

-Potty training

-Should I let my kids do drop-off playdates?

-Visual calendars and clocks for kids

-Why is my child chewing on her hair?

-Making time for yourself when you're a mom

-Listening to audiobooks

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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