Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
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Bonus: More Mom Wins!
Laura and Shanna share extra mom wins that they didn't have time for in Episode 237!
Ep. 237 - Repairing a Parenting Mistake
In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura makes a hilarious but life-saving sacrifice on a treacherous staircase, and Shanna channels her inner Dr. Becky to repair a parenting mistake. Also, Laura wonders if she should have handled her three-year-old's rec
Ep. 236 - My Threenager Is Using "Bad" Words!
Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including a strange reaction to a popular beverage, a mysterious phrase heard on the playground, an
Ep. 235 - Do You Love Your Kids Equally?
Laura reports on her three-year-old's new development in swim class, and Shanna compares one of her parenting struggles to that of a character on a very popular tv show. Also, in the special segment Stump the Moms, Shanna and Laura grill each other with
Ep. 234 - 2022 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Challenges, Laughs and Revelations
As 2022 comes to an end, Shanna and Laura reflect on the last 12 months. They keep it real as they look back on 2022 and share their biggest laughs, deepest challenges, most unexpected realizations, favorite podcasts and more. Also, Shanna reports on her
Ep. 233: Super Moms!
In the special segment Super Moms, Laura and Shanna share the stories of some heroic moms who used their instinct and courage to save the day. Also, Laura talks about wrapping up her stressful week with a cleaning frenzy, and Shanna reports on her three
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #6 - Kid-Friendly Meals
Laura and Shanna answer more listener questions! They share their go-to dinner ideas for kids, talk about whether Laura can imagine an alternate reality in which she doesn't have kids, and discuss why Shanna chose not to know the sex of her embryos during
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #5 - The Real Deal with Screen Time
Shanna and Laura answer a listener's question about how much screen time they allow their kids to have and what types of rules and boundaries they set for the devices. They also offer advice about activities to do at home to occupy and engage high-energy
Ep. 232: Talking to Your Kids About How Babies Are Made
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 disturbing and mysterious smell in Laura's house, a benign activity that TikTok has Shanna frettin
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #4 - Holiday Traditions with Kids
Shanna and Laura answer a very popular listener question about what holiday traditions we have with our kids, including our thoughts on Santa, Elf on the Shelf, Christmas trees and more. They also tackle the tricky topic of how to split time between famil