Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 264 - Pulling Out Thorns and Ripping Off Band-Aids
July 24, 2023

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!

Ep. 263 - Reducing Nighttime Wakings
July 17, 2023

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 night

Ep. 262 - Dorm Mom
July 10, 2023

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 the

Ep. 261 - Finding Your Village as a Mom
July 03, 2023

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

Ep. 260 - Facing Harsh Realities While Raising Kids
June 25, 2023

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

Ep. 259 - School Dilemmas
June 19, 2023

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

Ep. 258 - Weathering a Parenting Storm
June 12, 2023

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

Ep. 257 - Signs of Potty Readiness
June 05, 2023

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 achie

Ep. 256 - When Parenting and Work Collide
May 29, 2023

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 co

Ep. 255 - Laura's Life-Changing Mom Hack
May 22, 2023

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 tr