Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

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 four-year-old, and Laura reports on her two-year-old's recent trip to the ENT t...

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story from her college days when she was a boy-obsessed co-ed and things go awry after she's asked on her first college date. Also, Laura reports on her efforts to take control of her two-year-old's nighttime wakings, and Shanna talks about her daughters' new sleep schedule that has her feeling snoozy. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for t...

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells a story from her college years about an experience that surprisingly taught her lessons about motherhood. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's IEP assessment with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and school psychologist, and Laura talks about the bedtime shenanigans that happened during her family's trip to Portland. Finally, they s...

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of social media, parenting experts, finding your village as a mom and more. Also, Laura reports on the newest developments in her two-year-old's sleep struggles, and Shanna talks about the surprising reaction she had to being away from her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs f...

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of gun violence, kids' hair care, geriatric motherhood and more. Also, Shanna reports on the first step of her four-year-old's IEP assessment, and Laura talks about how attending a friend's murder trial has affected her parenting life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Sh...

Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water." They sound off about potty breaks, early school dismissals, the shortcomings of parenting advice and more! Also, Laura has a big update about her ongoing conundrum about where to send her four-year-old to transitional kindergarten in the fall, and Shanna talks about getting wrapped up in the whirlwind of ki...

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- and four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the...

Laura talks about how her two-year-old is showing signs of being ready for potty training, and Shanna reports on her four-year-old's refusal to take medicine. Also, in the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including heroic saves at the arcade and the beach. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 year...

In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions about advanced maternal age, a wacky world record and more! Also, Shanna reports on juggling work and parenting when her two worlds collide, and Laura talks about the results of her four-year-old's medicine reward chart. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shan...

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 about dealing with her two-year-old's huge outbursts of emotion, and Shanna discuss...

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including photos of babies in danger and an absurd nanny job description! Also, Shanna reports on a cringe-worthy trip to a rescue farm with her kids, and Laura talks about how the brakes were unexpectedly slammed on her parenting duties this week. Finally,...

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, and Shanna talks about how a rough week for her family turned ar...

In the special segment "Big Topic," Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parenting triggers. They talk about the situations and behaviors that automatically fire up strong feelings, explore how their triggers are related to their own childhoods and discuss ways of handling these reactions in the present. Also, Shanna talks about getting her four-year-old a developmental screening, and Laura d...

Laura reports on a surprising trip to a restaurant with her two- and four-year old sons, and Shanna talks about going on a one-on-one date with her four-year-old daughter. Also, in the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna shares a hilarious story of near-loss at a shopping center water fountain, and Laura worries that her out-of-this-world ambitions have gone too far. Finally, they shar...

Shanna reports on a hilariously dramatic trip to the roller skating rink with her two kids, and Laura tells a mini-throwback about a childhood ice skating trip that ended in disaster. Also, in the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal funny and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including pretend play gone wrong, sneaky skincar...

Shanna and Laura continue the conversation with special guest Virginia Sole-Smith about how to approach feeding our children in a way that promotes confidence and body autonomy rather than deprivation, fatphobia, sugar phobia and diet culture. Virginia is the author of the upcoming book " Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture " and the host of the " Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith " po...

Laura and Shanna welcome special guest Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture," to talk about what diet culture is, how it affects us as parents, why we should not be encouraging weight loss in children, how to navigate the anti-fat bias present in the medical system (as a pregnant person and as a parent), and more. This is Part 1 of a two-...

Shanna reports on the sibling conflict that has been playing out between her two daughters, and she wonders how to best handle the rivalry. Laura talks about a preschool family event that encouraged her four-year-old to try something completely different. Also, in the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of Tooth Fairy inflation and kids' stamina. Finally, they...

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 gone awry. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. S...

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 things differently. Also, Laura talks about feeling pressure to m...

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about going out and about with newborns and young infants, a day they would want to relive since becoming moms and their favorite cocktails. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, send us an email and or reach out on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here . Join our Facebook co...

In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Shanna and Laura divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including Laura's super sly encounter with a dirty diaper, Shanna's shameful attempt to pull the wool over her daughter's eyes, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's introduction to religion during her preschool's monthly visit to chapel, and Laura recounts the...

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to handle mom burnout, what Laura has been up to now that her kids are in full-time childcare and whether they receive free products from their sponsors. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here . Join our Faceb...

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, reward point systems, the dread of cooking and more. Finally,...

Laura and Shanna answer a listener's question about how to manage kids' strong desires for toys when out shopping, and they share their thoughts on raising children in the current state of the world. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show note...