Laura’s Teenage Club Med Trip (Throwback) – Ep. 408
In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura recounts a family trip to Club Med in Mexico when she was 13 that involved hypnosis, trapeze and forbidden love. Also, Shanna faces the consequences of packing too many family plans into one Saturday, and Laura shares the revelation that allowed her to fully enjoy her family’s spring-break trip […] Read More
When School Volunteering Gets Out of Control – Ep. 374
In the special segment “Gripe Water,” Laura and Shanna share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of volunteering, school-attendance policies, parties and more. Also, Shanna reports on the highs and lows of helping out at her kids’ summer camp, and Laura discusses the surprising activity that […] Read More
BFP Roundup, Part 2: Our Best Stories, Tips and Outtakes – Ep. 366
In part two of their 365th episode celebration, Laura and Shanna share more best-of moments from the Big Fat Positive podcast through the years, including their favorite deep cuts from the show, more listener-favorite stories, Laura’s most popular (and tear-inducing) check in, one of the best parenting tips Shanna has ever shared, and more! Also, […] Read More
Night Terrors: What They Are and What Helps – Ep. 350
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, diving into the topics of night terrors, YouTube tutorials and more. Also, Shanna reports on a family trip that went much differently than she had expected, and Laura discusses her attempt to […] Read More
Viral Mom Memes and a Disastrous Kids’ Event – Ep. 344
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they’ve found online recently, including “Someone’s Mom Said No,” a hilarious meme that captures the reality of shopping with kids, as well as “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” a fantastical children’s event gone terribly wrong. Also, Shanna talks about her kids […] Read More
Preparing for an Empowered Birth with OBGYN Dr. Nicole Rankins – Ep. 304
Shanna and Laura talk to Dr. Nicole Rankins about what pregnant people can do to create an effective birth plan. Dr. Nicole is a board-certified, practicing OBGYN and the host of the podcast “All About Pregnancy & Birth,” and she is the creator of online courses “The Birth Preparation Course” and “Make a Birth Plan […] Read More
Hawaii With Young Kids: Vacation Highs and Lows – Ep. 271
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna’s kids get her all in a tizzy at Target, and Laura’s family is feeling the financial strain of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Also, Laura reports on her two-year-old’s first day at his new preschool, and Shanna relays the highs and lows of her […] Read More
Fascinating Facts: Period Products and Old Playgrounds – Ep. 268
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of period-product research, playgrounds of the past and more! Also, Shanna reports on her efforts to reclaim some parts of herself that have been absent lately, and Laura talks about her four-year-old’s last week at preschool. Finally, they share their […] Read More
Super-Mom Stories: Mother’s Day Edition – Ep. 253
In the special segment “Super Moms!,” Laura and Shanna share listener stories about some incredible moms, including a heartwarming story of mom instincts kicking in just in time, an inspiring tale of accomplishment during the newborn phase and more! Also, Laura reports on one of the best family vacations she’s ever had with her kids, […] Read More
Pandemic Parenting Hangovers: The Stress That Lingers – Ep. 217
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Laura and Shanna dive deep into the topic of parenting during the pandemic and the residual effects that experience has had on their lives. Also, Laura reports on her family trip to Portland, and Shanna has an eye-opening conversation with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs […] Read More