Parenting Rage Bait and Starting ADHD Medication
Shanna and Laura talk bizarre pregnancy infographics and shockingly bad mom “hacks” in the special segment “Internet Insanity.” Also, Shanna recounts a tumultuous week…
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Impulsive Decisions: The Consequences of Jumping to Action
Laura reports on her family’s rocky journey home from Mexico and the effects it had on her kids, and Shanna talks about how her…
Laura’s Teenage Club Med Trip (Throwback)
In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura recounts a family trip to Club Med in Mexico when she was 13 that involved hypnosis, trapeze and…
What’s Really in a Mom’s Bag?
In the brand-new special segment “What’s in Your Bag?,” Laura and Shanna dig deep to discover the hilarious items that only parents would have…
Mom Hacks for Homework, Laundry and Lost Keys
In the special segment “What the Hack?,” Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household…
ADHD in Kids and Parents: Signs, Testing and Treatment
In the special segment “Big Topic,” Shanna and Laura dive into the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their personal experiences…
Getting Kids to Do Chores (Without Losing It)
In the special segment “They Said What?!” Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently, including…
My Kid’s First Cavity Filling: What Happened at the Dentist
In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out!,” Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including…
Parenting Gets Better: What to Look Forward To
In the new special segment “Just You Wait,” Laura and Shanna flip the usual fear-mongering script about parenting older kids and share some of…
Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories
In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have brought out the waterworks in their little…
400th Episode: Baby Names, Second Kids and Broken Rules: Q&A
Laura and Shanna celebrate their 400th episode of “Big Fat Positive” with a very special “Checkin’ the Inbox” segment, in which they answer listener…
Breaking Up With Your Mom Group
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura share the wild and wacky content they’ve found online recently, including a baby name that…