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Big Fat Positive podcast episode 379: Toddler Meltdowns Over Inanimate Objects

Toddler Meltdowns Over Inanimate Objects – Ep. 379

In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the situations that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including unexpected morning meltdowns, big feelings about inanimate objects and more! Also in this episode, Laura discusses the trials and tribulations of naming a family pet, and Shanna reports […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 377: Hiring Your First Non-Family Babysitter

Hiring Your First Non-Family Babysitter – Ep. 377

In the special segment “Mom Wins!,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including surprising successes inside a hotel lobby, at a big-kid’s birthday party, in the presence of a claw machine and more! Also, Laura dives into a late-night crafting project that blows the minds of many children (and adults), and Shanna hires […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 258: Surviving Your Hardest Parenting Days

Surviving Your Hardest Parenting Days – Ep. 258

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they’ve asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” including questions about bugs, kids’ drawings and more! Also, Shanna reports on one of her hardest days ever of parenting, and Laura discusses taking a road trip with her two- […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 255: Laura's Life-Changing Mom Hack (Plus Kids' Art Storage)

Laura’s Life-Changing Mom Hack (Plus Kids’ Art Storage) – Ep. 255

In the special segment “What the Hack!?” Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips, including a clutter-free idea for displaying kids’ art, a super quick way to cook pasta, a clever way to teach kids your phone number and a parenting trick that Laura swears has changed her life. Also, Laura talks […] 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 213: Toddler Troubleshooting with Parenting Coach Gia Gambaro Blount

Toddler Troubleshooting with Parenting Coach Gia Gambaro Blount – Ep. 213

Laura and Shanna get answers to questions about toddler meltdowns, defiance, misbehavior at the dinner table and more from parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount. Gia imparts some incredible parenting advice about replacement behaviors, emotional hygiene, upskilling and more! Also, Laura reports on the very bizarre thing her 17-month-old did in his crib the […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 198: Mom Hacks for Kids' Fears and Meltdowns

Mom Hacks for Kids’ Fears and Meltdowns – Ep. 198

Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for calming kids’ fears, mitigating meltdowns, making up bedtime stories and more! Also, Shanna talks about her big and unexpected feelings about signing her three-year-old up for preschool, and Laura reports on one very long and eventful […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 186: Why Is My Kid Crying?

Why Is My Kid Crying? – Ep. 186

In the brand-new segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” Laura and Shanna share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to meltdown, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Also, Shanna talks about the unexpected feelings she […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 181: Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums

Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums – Ep. 181

Laura reports on her nine-month-old’s strong will and independence, and Shanna discusses some good advice she came across about how to handle her two-year-old’s tantrums. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past topics they left hanging, including whether Auggie is still in the “why” phase and if CeCe […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 132: What Happens During a C-Section

What Happens During a C-Section – Ep. 132

Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating worlds of c-section surgery, practice babies, embryo adoption and more in this week’s special segment “Today I Learned.” Also, Laura reports on a cookie-baking activity gone wrong, and Shanna describes her toddler’s second birthday party and 2-year check up at the pediatrician. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and […] Read More