Mom Comparison: Measuring Yourself Against Other Parents – Ep. 363

June 16, 2025

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In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parental comparison. They open up about the situations that fuel comparison between themselves and other parents in their own lives as well as ideas for how to manage the feelings. Also, Laura reports on a visit from extended family members, and Shanna talks about dealing with several unexpected occurrences at a kids’ birthday party. 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:

-Juggling parenting with family visiting from out of town

-Managing anxiety while at a kids’ pool party

-Ways that parents compare each other to other parents

-Ways that parents compare each other’s kids to other kids

-Ideas for dealing with feelings of comparison and jealousy as a parent

-An awesome, funny kids show that we love

-Challenges of homeownership as a parent

 

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