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Ep. 279 – Trying to Conceive When Money Is Tight

In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about extended breastfeeding and weaning toddlers, trying to conceive when finances are tight, when to start gentle parenting with your infant and lots more! Also, Laura reports on taking her sons to see “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” in the theater, and […] Read More

Ep. 242 – Punched by a Preschooler

Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment “Gripe Water.” They sound off about weird scenes in a popular kids book, well-meaning but aggravating comments that people make to parents, a guilt-trippy Facebook ad and more. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old’s first week at her new preschool, and Laura talks […] Read More
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast

Ep. 225: Halloween Fun and Frights

In this episode of the Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast, Shanna and Laura get in the Halloween spirit by sharing their plans and revealing their families’ costumes for one of their favorite holidays. Also, in the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” they share the seemingly innocuous things that have […] Read More