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Big Fat Positive podcast episode 419: Serious Talks in Silly Places: Explaining Grown-Up Stuff to Kids

Serious Talks in Silly Places: Explaining Grown-Up Stuff to Kids – Ep. 419

July 13, 2026

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In the special segment “Never Have I Ever,” Shanna and Laura reveal the unexpected things they’ve done recently that they never imagined doing before having kids, including navigating an awkward conversation in a public place. Also, Laura reports on her 7-year-old’s last week of first grade, and Shanna solves a months-long medical mystery involving her daughter’s toe. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The last week of first grade

• How to pack for a solo international trip

• Figuring out what is going on with your kid’s toe

• Medical pedicures: what are they and are they worth it

• Hiding things from your kids (for their own safety)

• Age-appropriate explanations for things you weren’t ready to explain yet

• Clothing rental subscriptions

• An item that makes packing your kid’s lunches easier

Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sex Positive Families

• useacondom.com