Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 225: Halloween Fun and Frights
October 24, 2022

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

Ep. 224: Baby's First Time at Daycare
October 17, 2022

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 in

Ep. 223: Funny Things We've Taught Our Kids
October 10, 2022

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 so

Ep. 222: Embracing Your Child's Talents
October 03, 2022

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

Ep. 221: Like Parent, Like Child
September 26, 2022

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

Ep. 220: Shanna's Mystery Package
September 19, 2022

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 p

Ep. 219: Why Can't Mama Have Nice Things?!
September 12, 2022

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 rep

Ep. 218: Losing Can Be a Win
September 05, 2022

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 perfor

Ep. 217: Pandemic Parenting Hangovers
August 29, 2022

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-openi

Ep. 216: Trying New Parenting Skills
August 22, 2022

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 pare