Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

In the special segment "Big Topic," Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment that her gut instinct signalled that things were amiss in this particular situation as well as the events leading up to the decision. Also, Shanna talks about a smaller scale, but still significant, tough choice she recently made to take care of herself. Finally, Laura and Shanna share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Making tough decisions to take care of yourself and your kids

-Learning from your past mistakes as a mom

-Knowing when to trust your gut as a mom

-What to do when your child is having a hard time at school

-How to talk to your kids about a big change

-Two fantastic, funny picture books for kids

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-Doheny State Beach Campsite

-"Bathe the Cat" by Alice B. McGinty, Illustrated by David Roberts

-"Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature" by Nathan W. Pyle

-Nathan W. Pyle on Instagram

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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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 brand-new special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting life, diving into the topics of kids' crushes, classroom behavior, time management and more! Also, Laura reflects on her surprising feelings about staying up late with her kids, and Shanna reports on the situation that put her kids' Halloween party in peril. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Should I let my kids stay up late for special occasions?

-Throwing a Halloween party for your kids

-Being sick as a parent and pushing yourself too hard

-Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of communication it requires to be a parent

-Receiving a report from your kid's teacher that they have misbehaved at school

-Lurking on your kids' social media posts

-Trying not to act too excited when your selective eater tries new foods

-A fun, family-friendly activity in Los Angeles

-Feeling unsure when your kid brings home an intensive project from school

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-Minecraft movie

-"Steve's Lava Chicken" song

-Zankou Chicken

-Swan Boat Rides at Echo Park

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

Visit our website!

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for preventing toddlers from knocking over valuable items, being prepared when you're in the car with your kids, using honey bears in a fun way and more! Also, Laura reports on the unsettling reports she has been getting from her 6-year-old's school, Shanna discusses her attempt to power through her recovery from a recent illness, and both moms share their families' plans for Thanksgiving this year. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Laura and Shanna's plans for Thanksgiving this year with their families

-Parenting while sick and trying to push through the recovery phase

-Finding out your child is being bullied at school

-Tips, tricks and hacks for making your parenting life easier

-Disappointment about not being able to follow through on a commitment

-Fun how-to drawing books for kids

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-Clear Museum Gel

-Tissue box hack

-Flashlight metaphor for pain management

-Using honey bears in the shower

-Rice-cooker pasta

-The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt 

-Choking-hazard check

-"Let's Draw Aliens and Spaceships with Crayola!" by Kathy Allen (Author) and Neil Clark (Illustrator)

-"Ed Emberley's How to Draw Monsters and More Scary Stuff" by Ed Emberley

-Cookbook stand (to use for holding kids' drawing books)

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

Visit our website!

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences they have had recently, including a destructive laundry mishap, an inappropriate AI encounter and more! Also, Shanna reports on how she is managing sciatic nerve pain, and Laura discusses her realization that she now has an "edgy" older kid. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-When your kids do things that seem mature beyond their years

-What to do if you have sciatic nerve pain

-Laundry mistakes

-Going to great lengths to avoid saying "no" to your kids

-Feeling embarrassed about the way you send your kid to school

-When AI steers you wrong

-Revamping your kid's bedroom without spending money

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-Kids' Ghostface costume

-What is sciatica?

-Warmies Lavender Plush Bear

-"Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today's Intentional Parent" by Gia Gambaro Blount and Laura Birek

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

Visit our website!

This episode is sponsored by Inito. If you're trying to conceive or just want to understand more about your body and your cycles, try Inito: https://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking/inf/?discount=BFP&utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=BFP

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous, or offensive things they've heard people say recently, including some hilarious comments from Laura's kids, a surprising parenting tactic Shanna overheard in a grocery-store parking lot, and more! Also, Shanna reports on leaving her family for a retreat in the mountains, and Laura talks about her last-minute ticket score that led to an exciting mom's night out. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Going on a moms-only weekend retreat without your kids

-Going to a concert with your mom friend

-Using Resort Pass to take your kids to a pool for the day

-Hilarious things our kids say to us

-Surprising things strangers say to us

-Encouraging your child's interest in art

-Taking your kids to the library

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-TickPick

-Chappel Roan tour

-Resort Pass

-Radiohead's "There, There" music video

Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:

-Ep. 382 (Where the outtake of Shanna and Laura talking about 6-7 is from)

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

Visit our website!

This episode is sponsored by Inito. If you're trying to conceive or just want to understand more about your body and your cycles, try Inito: https://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking/inf/?discount=BFP&utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=BFP

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.