
Ep. 218: Losing Can Be a Win
September 5, 2022
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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.
Hosted by Laura Birek and Shanna Micko
Produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager
Show Notes:
- Big Hero 6 This movie is one of Auggie's favorites, which Laura talks about on the episode.
- Baymax! Here's the Big Hero 6 spinoff series Laura talks about!
- Deeply Feeling Kids Workshop from Dr. Becky This is the workshop that encouraged Shanna to try playing board games with her kids.
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