Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)
von Laura Birek, Shanna Micko
- wöchentlichErscheinungsrhythmus
- 50 mintypische Länge
- vor 5 Tagenletzte Folge
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Impulsive Decisions: The Consequences of Jumping to Action - Ep. 409
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 daughter's adorable Easter egg hunt took an unexpected turn. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna sh
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 Saturda
What's Really in a Mom's Bag? - Ep. 407
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 lurking at the bottoms of their purses and bags, including a soggy sensation that made Shanna rec
Mom Hacks for Homework, Laundry and Lost Keys - Ep. 406
In the special segment "What the Hack?," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household laundry easier, making homework time more engaging and more! Also, Shanna has a surprisin
ADHD in Kids and Parents: Signs, Testing and Treatment - Ep. 405
In the special segment "Big Topic" Shanna and Laura dive into the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their personal experiences with ADHD, including learning about the symptoms of the condition, the process
Getting Kids to Do Chores (Without Losing It) - Ep. 404
In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently, including a surprisingly sentimental comment about Laura's upcoming travel plans and a shocking
My Kid's First Cavity Filling: What Happened at the Dentist - Ep. 403
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 an unexpected sight on Shanna’s school communication app and a travel conundrum that is s
Parenting Gets Better: What to Look Forward To - Ep. 402
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 the things that get better as children grow up. Also, Shanna gives an update on Cece’s ear-pierci
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
400th Episode: Baby Names, Second Kids and Broken Rules: Q&A - Ep. 400
Laura and Shanna celebrate their 400th episode of "Big Fat Positive" with a very special "Checkin' the Inbox" segment, in which they answer listener questions sent in via voice memo! They dive into the topics of baby naming, deciding whethe
Breaking Up With Your Mom Group - Ep. 399
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 has risen to fame for a surprising reason and a mom-group breakup of epic proportions. A
Embracing "Mom Mode" in Unusual Circumstances - Ep. 398
In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a clever chemistry-based solution that saved bath time and a surprising moment of jumping into action to help a stranger. Also, Sha
Fascinating Facts: Old Pregnancy Tests and LEGO Bricks - Ep. 397
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Laura and Shanna quiz each other about old-school pregnancy tests, the shocking resale value of kids' toys, the cost of giving birth in the 1950s and more! Also, Laura reports on the sweet relief of
Pulling Off a 7th-Birthday Surprise - Ep. 396
In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and embarrassing things they've asked the internet recently, including a ridiculously juvenile question about astronomy and an out-of-the-ordinary query ab
Stroller Envy and Screen-Time Gripes - Ep. 395
In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of stroller envy and screen time. Also, Laura reports on the people, gifts an
Advocating for Your Child at the Doctor's Office - Ep. 394
In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal the unexpected things they've never done before having kids, including a desperate attempt to complete a puzzle in inclement weather and a disturbing doc
Are We Creating Second-Child Syndrome? - Ep. 393
In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about sentimental baby items and encouragement to advocate for yourself in the early days of new
The Surprising History of the Tooth Fairy - Ep. 392
In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including an unexpected baby boom on a remote island in the South Pacific and the surprising history of t
2025 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Surprises - Ep. 391
As 2025 comes to an end, Laura and Shanna reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight in the special segment "Year in Review." As they look back on 2025, they share their biggest laughs, unexpected wins and
Holiday Q&A: Santa Logistics, Gifts and Sibling Jealousy - Ep. 390
It’s Christmas week, and Shanna and Laura get festive answering listeners' holiday-themed questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox!" They answer questions about handling the logistics of Santa, managing sibling jealousy during t
New-School Jitters and a First Grader's Caterpillar - Ep. 389
In the special segment "Would You Rather," Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations and then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving into the topics of bringing your kids to your own doctor's appointments, han
Making Tough Decisions: A Gut-Instinct School Change - Ep. 388
In the special segment "Big Topic," Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment that her gut instinct signalled that things were amiss in this particular situation as we
Out-of-Context Parenting Texts: Crushes and Classroom Chaos - Ep. 387
In the brand-new special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting life, diving into the topics of kids' crushes, classroom behavior, time management
Is My Child Being Bullied? Warning Signs at School - Ep. 386
In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for preventing toddlers from knocking over valuable items, being prepared when you're in the car with your ki
Laundry Disasters and AI Mishaps - Ep. 385
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences they have had recently, including a destructive laundry mishap, an inappropriate AI encounter and more! Also, Shanna report
A Parenting Tactic Overheard in a Parking Lot - Ep. 384
In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous, or offensive things they've heard people say recently, including some hilarious comments from Laura's kids, a surprising parenting tactic Shanna overh
Why Are Kids Saying "6-7"? Gen Alpha Slang, Explained - Ep. 383
In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and finally get to the bottom of what this Gen-Alpha slang means and where it comes from. They also share other gems they've found on the web recently, inc
Spooky Parenting Stories for Halloween - Ep. 382
Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scary parenting stories that will strike fear in even the most confident parents! Also, Laura reports on her kids' creepy Halloween costume choices, and S
Our Kids' Reward System 2.0 - Ep. 381
In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about periods, pulmonologists, pet rocks and more! Also, Laura reports on taking her new book out into
When Your Kid Spreads Rumors About You - Ep. 380
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 things you never want your kids to touch and things you wish your kids wou
