Ep. 242 – Punched by a Preschooler

February 20, 2023

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Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment “Gripe Water.” They sound off about weird scenes in a popular kids book, well-meaning but aggravating comments that people make to parents, a guilt-trippy Facebook ad and more. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old’s first week at her new preschool, and Laura talks about how she handled a moment of anger with her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 23 months old.

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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.

Show Notes:

  • Go, Dog, Go! This is the book that Shanna talks about in the "Gripe Water" segment of this episode.
  • Go, Dog, Go on Netflix The television version on Netflix is better than the book, in Shanna's unsolicited opinion.

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