Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Laura discusses a realization she had about her three-year-old's behavior, and Shanna talks about enduring the elements with her six-year-old to try out for softball All-Stars. Also, in the special segment, "They Said What?!," they report on the outrageous, hilarious and questionable things people have said to them lately, including some unexpected advice about teaching safety to kids, some unusua...

We answer a listener's question about how to deal with baby gender FOMO, and we spill the tea on whether Shanna and Laura have ever gotten into a squabble. 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 notes can be found here . Big Fat Positive is pr...

In our very first Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, we answer a listener question about how to handle tricky diaper changes, and we tackle the most-asked question we get from listeners. 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! Big Fat Positive is produced by Laura Birek,...

In the special segment, "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a doorstep dump drop, bagel breath and more! Also, Shanna reports on the difficulty of unexpectedly having her kids home from school all week, and Laura talks about a special mommy/son outing with her three-year-old. Fina...

Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, new parents, pregnant people and those trying to conceive. Our 2022 holiday gift guide - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy...

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in another round of "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of parenting while sick, dividing household duties with our spouses, the challenges of breastfeeding in public and more! Also, Laura reports on her toddler's first parent-teacher conference, and Shanna talks about the questionable reason her daughter was sent home from preschool. Finally, they...

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of feminism, family resemblances, the future of BFP and more! Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new morning routine that her girls have spearheaded, and Laura talks about an unusual incident that happened in the night with her three-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for th...

Laura discusses a big decision that she has to make about her 1-year-old's daycare, and Shanna talks about her reluctance to let her girls run a lemonade stand. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story about her first boyfriend and reflects on some important life lessons she learned from her mom at the time. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids...

In a special "Big Topic/Throwback" segment, Laura talks about the recent passing of a loved one, discusses how she explained the loss to her three-year-old and shares memories from her childhood. Shanna reports on her six-year-old's crush on a surprising person and on her kids' recent escape from their house. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years o...

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, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might...

Laura reports on her 19-month-old's first week of daycare and how the transition is affecting him and the family, and Shanna shares her three-year-old's unique plans for Thanksgiving dinner. Also, in the segment "Today I Learned," Shanna and Laura dive into the fascinating topics of regrettable baby names, infant X-rays, toddler metabolism and more Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the w...

In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including the hilarious things they've taught their kids, hidden from their kids and eaten off their kids. Also, Laura reports on some big news about an upcoming change in her childcare situation, and Shanna shares some exciting news about her three-year-old's speech therapy....

Shanna's three-year-old achieves a very unexpected new milestone, and Laura's three-year-old discovers a unique talent. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including whether Shanna's daughter still has a preschool boyfriend, how Laura is handling her son's picky eating, if they have officially prepared for the...

Laura reports on her toddler's recent language explosion and creative ability to delay nap time, and Shanna discusses the ways she is seeing herself in her three-year-old. Also, in the special segment "Gripe Water," they dive into the topics of pernicious packaging, men making fun of moms and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Lau...

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 and more! Finally, they shar...

Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for getting permanent marker out of clothes, snapping toddlers out of meltdowns, teaching little kids your phone number and more! Also, Laura reports on her attempts to set up exciting activities for her 18-month-old, and Shanna celebrates her three-year-old's recent success in preschool....

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Shanna and Laura celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a successful board-game session, a creative solution to helping kids release energy and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter's recent performance in "Shrek Jr.," and Laura discusses her three-year-old's attempts to be part of the tween crowd. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs fo...

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 for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s...

Shanna and Laura admit the odd and embarrassing things they've asked the internet lately in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including the topics of stool samples, snug-fitting sleepers and more! Also, Shanna reports on trying some new parenting techniques with her 3-year-old, and Laura discusses a major setback in her progress to re-sleep train her 17-month-old. Finally, they share...

Laura reports on her efforts to sleep train her 17-month-old again to fix his nighttime wakings, and Shanna discusses her thinly veiled efforts to mold her daughter into a "mini-me." Also, in the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with exciting trivia questions about oocytes, rare health conditions, mega-rich kids and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs f...

In part two of their interview with parenting expert and consultant Gia Gambaro Blount, Shanna and Laura get answers to questions about sharing toys, talking to kids about nudity and handling toddler's cute aggression toward babies and pets. Gia imparts some wonderful parenting advice about asking critical questions, fostering collaboration and more! Also, Shanna checks in on her recent trip back...

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 other night, and Shanna disc...

Shanna discusses the dramatic trip her family took for her birthday, and Laura reports on her success in fixing her three-year-old's sleep troubles. Also, in the new special segment "Super Moms," Laura and Shanna share stories of moms doing jaw-dropping things, including two unbelievable birth stories, a confrontation with a predator and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week....

In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a terrifying toddler escape, sibling injuries, deep thoughts about life and more! Also, Laura discusses her 16-month-old's developing use of baby sign language, and Shanna reports on her decision to turn her three-year-old's car seat to forward...

In the special segment, "They Said What?!," Shanna and Laura report on the outrageous, hilarious and questionable things people have said to them lately, including some choice comments about groceries, vasectomies and shadows. Also, Shanna reports on her three-year-old's curious questions that have emerged during her "why" phase, and Laura discusses her family's struggle with sleep. Finally they s...