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Tag archive: 2-year-old

Big Fat Positive podcast episode 295: First-Time Disneyland Tips From a Disney Newb

First-Time Disneyland Tips From a Disney Newb – Ep. 295

In the special segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances, sounding off about drones invading inappropriate spaces, shockingly complex kids’ books and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family’s very first trip to Disneyland, and Laura talks about the joint birthday party she had for her 3- and 5-year-old. Finally, they […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 294: Mother Phubbing: Is Your Phone Stealing Your Attention?

Mother Phubbing: Is Your Phone Stealing Your Attention? – Ep. 294

Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of mother phubbing, anosmia, smoke-detector mysteries and more in this week’s special segment, “What I Googled This Week.” Also, Shanna reports on her 8-year-old daughter’s request to change her name, and Laura talks about finally getting Covid after four years of avoiding the virus. Finally, they share their […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 293: Handling Your Child's Fear of the Dark

Handling Your Child’s Fear of the Dark – Ep. 293

In the special segment “Mom Wins!,” Shanna and Laura share some recent parenting successes, including solving a very tricky homework problem, instilling an important lesson about body boundaries and more! Also, Laura reports on her five-year-old’s first day in tennis class, and Shanna reports on her five-year-old’s newfound fear of the dark. Finally, they share […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 292: What I Wish I'd Known: Pregnancy, C-Sections and Mental Health

What I Wish I’d Known: Pregnancy, C-Sections and Mental Health – Ep. 292

In a brand-new special segment called “Dear Past Me,” Laura and Shanna give pregnancy and parenting advice to their past selves, including words of wisdom about celebrating pregnancy, recovering from c-sections, knowing what to expect in the hospital after giving birth and more. Also, Shanna checks in on her kids’ never-ending winter break, and Laura […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 291: Unleashing Your Inner Mama Bear

Unleashing Your Inner Mama Bear – Ep. 291

In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura worries that her kids’ need for fairness has gone over the edge, and Shanna unleashes her inner mama bear on an unsuspecting stranger. Also, Laura talks about asking for help to make the holidays better this year, and Shanna reports on the surprise she got her […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 290: Mom Hacks for Time Management and Car Clutter

Mom Hacks for Time Management and Car Clutter – Ep. 290

In the special segment “What the Hack?!,” Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips, including a simple trick that will cheer you up instantly, a hack for handling car trash, a tool for managing time with kids and more! Also, Shanna shares the unexpected incident that derailed her family this week, and […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 289: AI for Moms: Helpful Hacks and a Deepfake Scandal

AI for Moms: Helpful Hacks and a Deepfake Scandal – Ep. 289

In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they’ve found online recently, including a story of cheerleading sabotage involving deepfake videos and Laura’s hilarious attempt to use AI to design her family’s holiday cards. Also, Laura reports on her sons getting their very first professional haircuts, and […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 288: Why We Finally Embraced the Minivan

Why We Finally Embraced the Minivan – Ep. 288

In the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and unexpected situations they have never found themselves in until becoming parents, including a surprising discovery on a 4-year-old’s iPad, a harrowing yet bizarre rescue mission involving cleats, hair and a zipper, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 287: Sperm Can Find a Way: A Shocking Conception Story

Sperm Can Find a Way: A Shocking Conception Story – Ep. 287

In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of a shocking sperm-meets-egg story, a fecal phenomenon, a baby-saving antibody, and more! Also, Laura reports on her son’s increased emotional dysregulation, particularly in relation to video games, and Shanna talks about her mom-fail at her daughter’s recent heritage performance. […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode : 2023 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Revelations

2023 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Revelations

As 2023 comes to an end, Shanna and Laura reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight. As they look back on 2023, they share their biggest laughs, struggles and realizations, including a hilarious report Laura got from her son’s school director, the unexpected thing Shanna learned about herself this […] Read More