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Big Fat Positive podcast episode 401: Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories

Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories – Ep. 401

In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including situations in the distant past that seem to have induced an anxiety attack and a jealousy-induced meltdown. Also, Laura is skeptical about her son’s newest extracurricular activity, and […] Read More
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 360: Navigating Your Child's Expectations vs. Reality

Navigating Your Child’s Expectations vs. Reality – Ep. 360

In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Shanna and Laura explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, diving into the topics of Disneyland disappointments and fashion fails. Also, Shanna talks about how her kids reacted to their dad going out of town for a week, and Laura […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 340: Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding?

Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding? – Ep. 340

Shanna reports on the shocking event that complicated her daughter’s sixth birthday party, and Laura talks about getting a mammogram while breastfeeding. Also, in the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying,” Laura and Shanna thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings at […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 302: Pool-Party Drama and St. Patrick's Day Saves

Pool-Party Drama and St. Patrick’s Day Saves – Ep. 302

In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying,” Shanna and Laura analyze the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpectedly big feelings at pool parties, school fundraising events and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family’s last-minute St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and Laura talks about attending a local […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 283: When Your Child Refuses to Participate

When Your Child Refuses to Participate – Ep. 283

In the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Laura and Shanna explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpected emotional outbursts about TV time, Target trips, telepathy and more. Also, Laura is befuddled when she discovers that her four-year-old has been refusing to participate in his theater […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 264: Handling Dramatic Meltdowns

Handling Dramatic Meltdowns – Ep. 264

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 a sidewalk sob-fest that many adults can probably relate to, a thorny situation in the backyard and more! Also, Shanna discusses the relief of summer camp starting for her […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 245: When Misunderstandings Trigger Kid Meltdowns

When Misunderstandings Trigger Kid Meltdowns – Ep. 245

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
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 225: Halloween With Little Kids: Fun and Frights

Halloween With Little Kids: Fun and Frights – Ep. 225

Shanna and Laura get in the Halloween spirit by sharing their plans and revealing their families’ costumes for one of their favorite holidays. Also, in the special segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” they share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to melt down, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 207: Deciding to Stay in Our Forever Home

Deciding to Stay in Our Forever Home – Ep. 207

In the special segment, “Why Is My Kid Crying?,” Laura and Shanna share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to melt down, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Also, Laura discusses dropping her toddler down […] Read More