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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into parenting jealousy, bedtime books and more! Also, Shanna reports on the newest temporary additions to her family, and Laura talks about choosing to celebrate her birthday unconventionally. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Fostering kittens when you have kids -Going to Disneyland with your family -Bluey credits and autoplay -Feeling jealousy and FOMO as a parent -Frustrating kids' books -Reading chapter books to your kids before bed -5-year-old doing wordplay and taking words literally -Frying cheese as a snack for your kids -Finding a snack that your picky eater likes 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a disturbing and mysterious smell in Laura's house, a benign activity that TikTok has Shanna fretting about and more! Also, Shanna talks about sharing the different ways babies are made with her six-year-old, and Laura discusses a dramatic incident with her boys involving an umbrella. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Want to get in touch? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura answer a very popular listener question about what holiday traditions we have with our kids, including our thoughts on Santa, Elf on the Shelf, Christmas trees and more. They also tackle the tricky topic of how to split time between family members during the holidays when you have kids. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast! This episode's show notes can be found here. Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast is hosted by Laura Birek and Shanna Micko and produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of work-life balance when answering a listener's question about managing work, kids, spouses, social life and producing a podcast. They also answer questions about how to do bedtime check-ins with a toddler and the best time to get LASIK eye surgery when you're a new mom. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast! This episode's show notes can be found https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ask-us-anything-mini-sode-3-work-life-balance-when-you're-a-mom. Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast is hosted by Laura Birek and Shanna Micko and produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura discusses a realization she had about her three-year-old's behavior, and Shanna talks about enduring the elements with her six-year-old to try out for softball All-Stars. Also, in the special segment, "They Said What?!," they report on the outrageous, hilarious and questionable things people have said to them lately, including some unexpected advice about teaching safety to kids, some unusually strong feelings about felines, a spooky question from a child and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Want to get in touch? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We answer a listener's question about how to deal with baby gender FOMO, and we spill the tea on whether Shanna and Laura have ever gotten into a squabble. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast! This episode's show notes can be found here. Big Fat Positive is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our very first Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, we answer a listener question about how to handle tricky diaper changes, and we tackle the most-asked question we get from listeners. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast! Big Fat Positive is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment, "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a doorstep dump drop, bagel breath and more! Also, Shanna reports on the difficulty of unexpectedly having her kids home from school all week, and Laura talks about a special mommy/son outing with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, new parents, pregnant people and those trying to conceive. Our 2022 holiday gift guide - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in another round of "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of parenting while sick, dividing household duties with our spouses, the challenges of breastfeeding in public and more! Also, Laura reports on her toddler's first parent-teacher conference, and Shanna talks about the questionable reason her daughter was sent home from preschool. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of feminism, family resemblances, the future of BFP and more! Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new morning routine that her girls have spearheaded, and Laura talks about an unusual incident that happened in the night with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the intriguing things they have learned recently related to the world of parenting, including why an episode of Bluey was banned in the U.S. and a fascinating theory about why humans go through menopause. Also, Laura talks about how a new extracurricular activity triggered her 3-year-old's fear of heights, and Shanna reports on needing more snuggles in her life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Enrolling your kids in parkour class -When your child is afraid of heights -Seeing yourself in your kids -Filling the baby-snuggle void by wanting to adopt a kitten -Why was the episode of Bluey called "Dad Baby" banned by Disney? -Why do humans go through menopause? -What is the "Grandmother Hypothesis?" -Cute things toddlers say -Doing something you're passionate about and enjoy as a parent 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura discusses a big decision that she has to make about her 1-year-old's daycare, and Shanna talks about her reluctance to let her girls run a lemonade stand. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story about her first boyfriend and reflects on some important life lessons she learned from her mom at the time. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special "Big Topic/Throwback" segment, Laura talks about the recent passing of a loved one, discusses how she explained the loss to her three-year-old and shares memories from her childhood. Shanna reports on her six-year-old's crush on a surprising person and on her kids' recent escape from their house. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura get in the Halloween spirit by sharing their plans and revealing their families’ costumes for one of their favorite holidays. Also, in the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?" they share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to melt down, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 19 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura reports on her 19-month-old's first week of daycare and how the transition is affecting him and the family, and Shanna shares her three-year-old's unique plans for Thanksgiving dinner. Also, in the segment "Today I Learned," Shanna and Laura dive into the fascinating topics of regrettable baby names, infant X-rays, toddler metabolism and more Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 19 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including the hilarious things they've taught their kids, hidden from their kids and eaten off their kids. Also, Laura reports on some big news about an upcoming change in her childcare situation, and Shanna shares some exciting news about her three-year-old's speech therapy. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 19 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna's three-year-old achieves a very unexpected new milestone, and Laura's three-year-old discovers a unique talent. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including whether Shanna's daughter still has a preschool boyfriend, how Laura is handling her son's picky eating, if they have officially prepared for their untimely deaths and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 19 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura reports on her toddler's recent language explosion and creative ability to delay nap time, and Shanna discusses the ways she is seeing herself in her three-year-old. Also, in the special segment "Gripe Water," they dive into the topics of pernicious packaging, men making fun of moms and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 18 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna receives a mystery package and must use her detective skills to determine where it came from and why, and Laura has to manage her 18-month-old's intense separation anxiety. Also, in the special segment "Internet Insanity," they share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including a bizarre teething remedy, eerie fetal images and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 18 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for getting permanent marker out of clothes, snapping toddlers out of meltdowns, teaching little kids your phone number and more! Also, Laura reports on her attempts to set up exciting activities for her 18-month-old, and Shanna celebrates her three-year-old's recent success in preschool. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 18 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Shanna and Laura celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a successful board-game session, a creative solution to helping kids release energy and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter's recent performance in "Shrek Jr.," and Laura discusses her three-year-old's attempts to be part of the tween crowd. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 18 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including the topics of lying, smartphones, psychic abilities and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising way she spent her Mother's Day, and Laura talks about why she spontaneously chose to chaperone her 5-year-old's field trip to the farm. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Mother's Day -Being a softball mom -Landscaping and gardening -Chaperoning field trips -Visiting Underwood Farms -How white lies can be convenient for parents -What age should I get a smartphone for my kid? -Suspecting your child is psychic and can read your mind -Competing with other parents to see your kid's performance -Developing family and neighbor community as a parent 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Big Topic," Laura and Shanna dive deep into the topic of parenting during the pandemic and the residual effects that experience has had on their lives. Also, Laura reports on her family trip to Portland, and Shanna has an eye-opening conversation with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 17 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura admit the odd and embarrassing things they've asked the internet lately in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including the topics of stool samples, snug-fitting sleepers and more! Also, Shanna reports on trying some new parenting techniques with her 3-year-old, and Laura discusses a major setback in her progress to re-sleep train her 17-month-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 17 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura reports on her efforts to sleep train her 17-month-old again to fix his nighttime wakings, and Shanna discusses her thinly veiled efforts to mold her daughter into a "mini-me." Also, in the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with exciting trivia questions about oocytes, rare health conditions, mega-rich kids and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 17 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of their interview with parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount, Shanna and Laura get answers to questions about sharing toys, talking to kids about nudity and handling toddler's cute aggression toward babies and pets. Gia imparts some wonderful parenting advice about asking critical questions, fostering collaboration and more! Also, Shanna checks in on her recent trip back home to Arizona, and Laura discusses why the "lasagna method" of bed-making came in very handy this week. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 17 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna get answers to questions about toddler meltdowns, defiance, misbehavior at the dinner table and more from parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount. Gia imparts some incredible parenting advice about replacement behaviors, emotional hygiene, upskilling and more! Also, Laura reports on the very bizarre thing her 17-month-old did in his crib the other night, and Shanna discusses the conundrum that has her rethinking her future travel plans. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 17 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna discusses the dramatic trip her family took for her birthday, and Laura reports on her success in fixing her three-year-old's sleep troubles. Also, in the new special segment "Super Moms," Laura and Shanna share stories of moms doing jaw-dropping things, including two unbelievable birth stories, a confrontation with a predator and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 16 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a terrifying toddler escape, sibling injuries, deep thoughts about life and more! Also, Laura discusses her 16-month-old's developing use of baby sign language, and Shanna reports on her decision to turn her three-year-old's car seat to forward facing. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 16 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment, "They Said What?!," Shanna and Laura report on the outrageous, hilarious and questionable things people have said to them lately, including some choice comments about groceries, vasectomies and shadows. Also, Shanna reports on her three-year-old's curious questions that have emerged during her "why" phase, and Laura discusses her family's struggle with sleep. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 16 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura spends a night away from her kids for the first time ever, and Shanna has big feelings about her six-year-old finishing kindergarten. Also, in the special segment, "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a desperate desire at a local family festival and a desperate hunt for an offending odor. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 16 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment, "Today I Learned," Shanna and Laura dive into the fascinating topics of diaper engineering, embryo genetic testing, saving knocked-out teeth and more! Also, Shanna reports on her husband's long-awaited vasectomy, and Laura reflects on the ambient stress that came along with a four-month home renovation. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 15 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for teaching kids how to put shoes on the correct feet, motivating kids to get dressed, effectively cutting mandarins and more! Also, Laura reports on her unexpected vehicle hullabaloo, and Shanna discusses a new project that has her feeling invigorated. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Getting a new family vehicle -Doing a fulfilling project -Parenting tips and tricks -Kids' shows that are enjoyable for adults too 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment, "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Laura and Shanna share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to melt down, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Also, Laura discusses dropping her toddler down to one nap, and Shanna talks about planting roots in her family home. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 15 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in another round of "Checkin' the Inbox," diving into the topics of being old parents, how to handle routines with two kids, what contractions feel like and more! Also, Shanna talks about an adorable new thing her three-year-old is finally doing now that she is in preschool, and Laura discusses a mind-blowing new development in her three-year-old's daily routine. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 15 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of getting pregnant while breastfeeding, instilling body positivity in your kids, how to introduce toddlers to their new siblings and more! Also, Laura reports on a very dramatic week with her kids, and Shanna talks about some hot goss at her three-year-old's preschool. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 15 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna reports on the surprising thing her six-year-old has been doing in the middle of the night, and Laura talks about getting some much needed alone time during a road trip. Also, in the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge some of their deepest, darkest, most hilarious mom secrets, as they dive into the topics of embarrassing lies, unexpected injuries and more! Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 15 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of how she was terrible at musical theater as a tween in the 90s and how the experience shaped her. Also, Laura talks about her 14-month-old being on the verge of switching from two naps a day to one, and Shanna discusses how she handled her six-year-old's fear of death. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 14 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells the story of how she became a "cat lady," including the time her parents gave her a outrageous explanation for why her beloved cat Oreo suddenly disappeared. Also, Shanna talks about her recent struggles with "mom brain," and Laura reports on her efforts to fix her 14-month-old's sleep issues by sleep training him again. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 14 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura reports on the ingenious new tactic she used to allay her three-year-old's latest nighttime fears, and Shanna talks about her daughter's hilarious takeaway from a family trip in the mountains (a trip which did NOT go as planned). Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past topics they left hanging, including whether Laura ever donated her breastmilk to the UC Health Milk Bank, how Shanna's three-year-old is doing in speech therapy, if Laura's son is still obsessed with her cracked heels and more! Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 14 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna celebrate their 200th episode by blind reacting to their very first episode of the BFP podcast. They reflect back on their first weeks of pregnancy and discover that they said some surprising, helpful and ridiculously odd things. Also, Shanna reports on the preschool plague that has caught up with her family, and Laura talks about her three-year-old's charming new behavior. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 14 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura vent about the ridiculously annoying things they’ve come across lately, including babies on TV, doctor’s notes, holiday madness and more! Also, Laura talks about her three-year-old’s new reaction to books and TV shows, and Shanna reports on her three-year-old’s first week at preschool. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 13 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for calming kids’ fears, mitigating meltdowns, making up bedtime stories and more! Also, Shanna talks about her big and unexpected feelings about signing her three-year-old up for preschool, and Laura reports on one very long and eventful night. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 13 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna share the surprising and hilarious things they never thought they would do before they had kids, including cleaning up bizarre messes, doing odd things in public and more! Also, Shanna reports on going on a one-on-one date with her 5-year-old, and Laura talks about creating a visual calendar for her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Taking your child on a one-on-one date -Creating a visual calendar for your kids to show the daily schedule -Dealing with kids' hangnails -Kids playing with their food -Hacking Dance Dance Revolution -Cleaning up massive messes that your kids made -Sibling relationships -Toddler gymnastics class 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura share some wild and wacky things they’ve found online recently, including phallic figurines that scandalized a major retailer and mom messes that went viral. Also, Laura reports on the blossoming sibling relationship between her sons, and Shanna discusses a situation that forced her to face one of her biggest fears: conflict with others. Finally they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 13 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part Two of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Laura’s experience with undiagnosed PPA and PPD after the birth of her son. Also, Shanna talks about filling out a questionable preschool application, and Laura reports on her family’s most recent trip to Disneyland and the parenting mistakes that were made there. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 13 months old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part One of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Shanna’s experience with PPD and PPA after the birth of her second daughter. Also, Laura talks about how she handles her one-year-old’s early-morning wakeups, and Shanna reveals her temporary solution to her three-year-old’s night wakings. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3 years old and 1 year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices