Ep. 246 – Wild and Wonderful 4-Year-Olds
In the special segment “The Said What?!,” Laura and Shanna share the funny and shocking parenting-related things that people have said to them recently, including a preschool guilt trip, a musical mix up and more! Also, Shanna talks about getting a window into her four-year-old’s inner life, and Laura reports on a kids’ art project […] Read More
Ep. 245 – When Misunderstandings Lead to Meltdowns
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” Shanna and Laura share the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including carelessly chosen words, frozen yogurt memories and more. They dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done […] Read More
Ep. 243 – Birthday Party Bonanza
Shanna reports on the highs and lows of her daughter’s seventh birthday party, and Laura talks about how her productivity was derailed when her 23-month-old got hit with a virus mid-week. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including toddler biting, […] Read More
Ep. 231: High-Energy Kids
In this episode of the Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast, moms Laura and Shanna talk about high-energy kids. Laura discusses a realization she had about her three-year-old’s behavior, and Shanna talks about enduring the elements with her six-year-old to try out for softball All-Stars. Also, in the special segment, “They Said […] Read More
Ep. 223: Funny Things We’ve Taught Our Kids
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
Ep. 216: Trying New Parenting Skills
Shanna and Laura admit the odd and embarrassing things they’ve asked the internet lately in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” including the topics of stool samples, snug-fitting sleepers and more! Also, Shanna reports on trying some new parenting techniques with her 3-year-old, and Laura discusses a major setback in her progress to […] Read More