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Big Fat Positive podcast episode 221: When You See Yourself in Your Kid

When You See Yourself in Your Kid – Ep. 221

Laura reports on her toddler’s recent language explosion and creative ability to delay nap time, and Shanna discusses the ways she is seeing herself in her three-year-old. Also, in the special segment “Gripe Water,” they dive into the topics of pernicious packaging, men making fun of moms and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 220: Shanna's Mystery Package: A Whodunit

Shanna’s Mystery Package: A Whodunit – Ep. 220

Shanna receives a mystery package and must use her detective skills to determine where it came from and why, and Laura has to manage her 18-month-old’s intense separation anxiety. Also, in the special segment “Internet Insanity,” they share the wackiest parenting-related things they’ve come across online recently, including a bizarre teething remedy, eerie fetal images […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 163: Mom Hacks for Breastfeeding and Toddler Cooperation

Mom Hacks for Breastfeeding and Toddler Cooperation – Ep. 163

In the segment “What the Hack?” Laura and Shanna share their favorite mom hacks, including several need-to-know breastfeeding tips, a super trick to get toddlers to cooperate while washing their hands and more! Also, Laura reports on her baby’s first week in his plagiocephaly helmet, and Shanna talks about her toddler’s appetite slump. Finally, they […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 150: Raising a Child With Autism: A Parent's Perspective

Raising a Child With Autism: A Parent’s Perspective – Ep. 150

Shanna and Laura interview Alison Locke and John Nelson from the Sensory Overload podcast about their experience raising a daughter with autism. Also, Laura talks about tracking her newborn’s naps, and Shanna reports on her toddler’s reemerging separation anxiety. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s toddler is 2 years old, […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 110: Deciding to Have Another Baby

Deciding to Have Another Baby – Ep. 110

In this week’s special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the topic that family members and strangers alike just LOVE to ask us about: “Are you going to have another baby?” Also, Laura talks about her toddler’s expanding vocabulary and his newfound reptilian buddies, and Shanna comes clean about her quarantine exhaustion and […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 109: Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise?

Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise? – Ep. 109

In the segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura bugs out about a creepy-crawly situation, and Shanna worries that her toddler and preschooler are not staying active enough during quarantine. Also, Shanna reports on her quest to get her toddler’s eczema under control, and Laura discusses rotating her toddler’s toys in and out. Finally, they reveal […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 107: Toddler Separation Anxiety: Struggles and Snuggles

Toddler Separation Anxiety: Struggles and Snuggles – Ep. 107

Shanna talks about the ups and downs involved in her toddler’s most recent bouts of separation anxiety and sleep regression. Laura reports on her toddler’s new ability to retell his favorite books and their fun adventure playing in the river in Fresno. In the special segment, “It Takes a Village,” Laura and Shanna ask for […] Read More