
Ep. 266 – Toddler Ear Tube Surgery
August 7, 2023
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Laura reports on her 2-year-old’s ear tube surgery, and Shanna talks about having to push through her discomfort to advocate for her daughter. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on topics that were left hanging in previous episodes, including picky eating, parenting techniques, big feelings, weaning, triggers and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2 years old.
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