Play Dates Gone Wild: Blood, Sweat and Tears – Ep. 357

May 5, 2025

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In the special segment “Dear Past Me,” Laura and Shanna turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about family pets and household appliances. Also, Shanna and Laura report on epic play dates that were longer, messier and more emotional than they had anticipated. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

-What to do with your kids on a day off of school

-Having a play date at an indoor playground

-Managing your child’s tween friendship drama

-Taking your dog to obedience training

-Clever idea for getting your kid to transition to bath and bedtime

-Going to the Tank Museum with your kids

-Getting your kids to throw away trash when they are in your car

 

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

Show Notes:

• Car Trash Can* Shanna loves these car trash cans, which have helped her kids keep their vehicles cleaner.
• The American Military Museum aka "The Tank Museum" that Laura and her kids went to in Los Angeles.

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