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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast

Ep. 236 – My Threenager Is Using “Bad” Words!

Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and unusual things they’ve asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” including a strange reaction to a popular beverage, a mysterious phrase heard on the playground, an over-the-top threenager behavior and more! Also, Shanna talks about her daughter’s fourth birthday, and […] Read More

Ep. 199: Preschool, Here We Come!

In the segment “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura vent about the ridiculously annoying things they’ve come across lately, including babies on TV, doctor’s notes, holiday madness and more! Also, Laura talks about her three-year-old’s new reaction to books and TV shows, and Shanna reports on her three-year-old’s first week at preschool. Finally they share their […] Read More

Ep. 185: Sex After Kids. How Much is Normal?

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in part two of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” diving into the topics of trying to conceive, sex after kids, handling meltdowns and more! Also, Laura reports on some big verbal- and motor-skill developments in her 10-month-old, and Shanna discusses her three-year-old’s speech and hearing assessments. Finally, they share their […] Read More

Ep. 184: Out of the Crib and Into the Toddler Bed

In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about everything from babies’ first words to toddler nursing, to handling comparisons to your kids and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter’s third birthday celebration, and Laura announces that her two-year-old has transitioned to a toddler bed. Finally, they share their […] Read More

Ep. 87: This Badass Mom Gives Us #momgoals

In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura discuss the baby- and parenting-related wackiness they’ve come across online recently, including hideous dolls, drug rings, bizarre baby products, outrageous breastfeeding advice and one incredible mom who deserves all the accolades ever. Also, Laura reports on her toddler’s latest explosion in language development, and Shanna wonders […] Read More