400th Episode: Baby Names, Second Kids and Broken Rules: Q&A – Ep. 400
Laura and Shanna celebrate their 400th episode of “Big Fat Positive” with a very special “Checkin’ the Inbox” segment, in which they answer listener questions sent in via voice memo! They dive into the topics of baby naming, deciding whether to have a second child, the parenting “rules” they swore they’d never break and more! […] Read More
Laura’s Middle-School Election Mess (Throwback) – Ep. 347
In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura reflects on sibling relationships as she recounts the time in 7th grade when she ran for student council and her brother became her political fixer. Also, Shanna reports on all the mishaps at the elaborate escape-room birthday party that she threw for her daughter, and Laura discusses the unexpected […] Read More
Sibling Roughhousing: How Much Is Too Much? – Ep. 342
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share their recent embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences, diving into the topics of desperate decisions and rough realizations. Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new development in her family’s life, and Laura talks about how the roughhousing between her sons has intensified. Finally, the moms share […] Read More
Big-Kid Milestones: Bunk Beds and Booster Seats – Ep. 336
In the special segment “Dear Past Me,” Shanna and Laura turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about first-trimester morning sickness, toddler meltdowns and more. Also, Shanna’s 5-year-old reaches a milestone that there’s no turning back from, and Laura kids take a big leap […] Read More
Sharing the Mental Load as a Working Mom – Ep. 334
In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and embarrassing parenting-related questions they have asked the internet recently, diving into the topics of infant snot suckers, surprising swimming injuries, movie mysteries and more! Also, Shanna gives an update on the working-mom overwhelm she has been feeling recently, and […] Read More
Having a Mom Meltdown in Public – Ep. 323
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing strategy. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old’s back-to-school meltdowns, and Shanna recounts her own mom meltdown that recently happened in a very public place. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs […] Read More
Sibling Rivalry Between Sisters (Plus Tooth Fairy Inflation) – Ep. 247
Shanna reports on the sibling conflict that has been playing out between her two daughters, and she wonders how to best handle the rivalry. Laura talks about a preschool family event that encouraged her four-year-old to try something completely different. Also, in the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the topics […] Read More
Do You Love Your Kids Equally? – Ep. 235
Laura reports on her three-year-old’s new development in swim class, and Shanna compares one of her parenting struggles to that of a character on a very popular tv show. Also, in the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions about unique baby names, obscure medical […] Read More
Funny Things We’ve Accidentally Taught Our Kids – Ep. 223
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including the hilarious things they’ve taught their kids, hidden from their kids and eaten off their kids. Also, Laura reports on some big news about an upcoming change in her childcare situation, and Shanna shares some exciting news […] Read More
Forward-Facing Car Seats and Big Toddler Firsts – Ep. 211
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a terrifying toddler escape, sibling injuries, deep thoughts about life and more! Also, Laura discusses her 16-month-old’s developing use of baby sign language, and Shanna reports on her decision to turn […] Read More