Out-of-Context Parenting Texts: Crushes and Classroom Chaos – Ep. 387

December 1, 2025

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In the brand-new special segment “Out of Context,” Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting life, diving into the topics of kids’ crushes, classroom behavior, time management and more! Also, Laura reflects on her surprising feelings about staying up late with her kids, and Shanna reports on the situation that put her kids’ Halloween party in peril. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Should I let my kids stay up late for special occasions?

-Throwing a Halloween party for your kids

-Being sick as a parent and pushing yourself too hard

-Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of communication it requires to be a parent

-Receiving a report from your kid’s teacher that they have misbehaved at school

-Lurking on your kids’ social media posts

-Trying not to act too excited when your selective eater tries new foods

-A fun, family-friendly activity in Los Angeles

-Feeling unsure when your kid brings home an intensive project from school

 

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

–Minecraft movie

–“Steve’s Lava Chicken” song

–Zankou Chicken

–Swan Boat Rides at Echo Park

 

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