
Ep. 261 – Finding Your Village as a Mom
July 3, 2023
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Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” covering the topics of social media, parenting experts, finding your village as a mom and more. Also, Laura reports on the newest developments in her two-year-old’s sleep struggles, and Shanna talks about the surprising reaction she had to being away from her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years 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:
- 18 Effective Solo Parenting Tips to Really Help You Survive from Root and Rise, hosted by Breanne Smith. Breanne offers lots of wonderful advice for parents struggling with little to no support.
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