Ep. 230: Parenting Is Humbling
In this episode of the Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast, in the special segment, “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a doorstep dump drop, bagel breath and more! Also, Shanna reports on the difficulty of […] Read More
Ep. 209: First Night Away from the Kids
Laura spends a night away from her kids for the first time ever, and Shanna has big feelings about her six-year-old finishing kindergarten. Also, in the special segment, “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Shanna and Laura reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a desperate desire at a […] Read More
Ep. 191: Getting Mansplained by a Preschooler
Laura reports on her spontaneous trip to the mountains alone with her two kids, and Shanna talks about the upsetting news she received days before her daughter’s birthday. Also, in the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” they reveal embarrassing and shocking situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a very […] Read More
Ep. 174: Fierce Mom Instinct
Shanna gets an upsetting call from her daughter’s school nurse, and Laura takes a roller coaster of a road trip with her eight-month-old baby. Also, in the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and shocking situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including acting quickly in the […] Read More
Ep. 156: Frights, Farts and Fetch
In the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Shanna and Laura reveal embarrassing and shocking situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including the unexpected thing Laura got excited about, a scary situation Shanna found herself in, and more! Also, Shanna explains how she overcame some bedtime struggles with her toddler, and […] Read More
Ep. 140: First Week Postpartum
Laura reports on her first week with her new baby, including his sleeping and feeding routines as well as meeting his new big brother! Also, Shanna reports on a very unusual middle-of-the-night wakeup she had recently. In the special segment “Never Have I Ever,” Shanna and Laura reveal hilarious and embarrassing situations they’ve never been […] Read More
Ep. 121: Parenting with Kindness, Even When It’s Hard AF
In the segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal some wild, hilarious and unexpected things they’ve done since becoming parents. Also, Shanna talks about implementing a new parenting practice based on advice in the book “Raising Your Spirited Child,” and Laura discusses how her toddler’s imaginative play has ramped up lately. […] Read More
Ep. 105: Bizarre Experiences Only a Parent Would Have
Laura and Shanna explore the topics of bodily fluids, bugs and poisonous plants in this week’s special segment, “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition.” Also, Shanna talks about how her toddler has started expressing strong preferences that are sometimes comical and offensive, and Laura discusses her toddler’s budding ability to make connections and mimic feline […] Read More
Ep. 95: In the Yuck Zone
In the special segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna reveal their deepest, darkest, mom secrets about boobs, profanities, books and fanny packs. Also Shanna talks about the difficulty in transitioning her toddler to one nap a day, and Laura discusses her toddler’s new sign language communication skills. Finally, they reveal their […] Read More
Ep. 83: Beer, Poop, Showers, Murder
Things get stinky and murderous in this week’s special segment, “Never Have I Ever – Parenting Edition,” in which Laura recounts a dirty-diaper conundrum and Shanna talks about dealing with some unwanted guests in her home. Also, Shanna reports on her toddler’s latest motor development, and Laura discusses a very exciting event — her baby’s […] Read More