Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Beauty Standards - Ep. 427

In this week's "They Said What?" segment, Shanna and Laura cover a bedtime conversation that took a shocking left turn, a sentence Laura never expected to say out loud, a

Parenting Hacks for Hair Care, Laundry, Bubbles and More - Ep. 426

In this episode's "What the Hack?" segment, Shanna and Laura share a laundry trick for linen and gauze, a tip for getting tiny hair bands out without tugging, and a game

Taking Kids on a Rustic Cabin Vacation - Ep. 425

In the special segment "Would You Rather?," Shanna and Laura pose hypothetical parenting scenarios involving airplane antics, an irresistible newborn kitten, and more! Al

What Gets Easier as Your Kids Grow Up - Ep. 424

In the special segment “Just You Wait,” Laura and Shanna share some of the things that get better as children grow up, including delightful developments on the playground

Hard Reset: A Screen Time Wake-Up Call - Ep. 423

In the special segment "OMG, I'm Freaking Out," Shanna and Laura share what's currently keeping them up at night, including a dental mystery that may require an unpleasan

When Summer Camp Just Isn't the Right Fit - Ep. 422

In the special segment "Stump the Moms," Shanna and Laura embark on a tour through history, grilling each other with surprising parenting trivia that takes them from preh

Is the Tooth Fairy Still Exciting to Kids in 2026? - Ep. 421

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Shanna and Laura explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, from snack-related disasters

ADHD Deep Dive with Mike McLeod

Shanna and Laura sit down with Mike McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, co-host of "The ADHD Parenting Podcast," and author of "The Executive Function Playbook," to learn mo

Solo Travel Without Kids - Ep. 420

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna share recent parenting successes, including a meltdown intervention 6,000 miles from home and a wardrobe sacrifice tha

Having Another Baby and Sibling Conflict: Listener Q&A

Shanna and Laura answer listener questions on everything from what your child's personality at 15 months might tell you about who they'll become, to ideas for handling si

Serious Talks in Silly Places: Explaining Grown-Up Stuff to Kids - Ep. 419

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever," Shanna and Laura reveal the unexpected things they've done recently that they never imagined doing before having kids, includi

Kids' Impulse Control and Speech Therapy: Listener Q&A - Ep. 418

In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about staving off sickness when you're a parent, managing your child's impulsive b

Dear Past Me: Kids' Haircuts and Balloon Crafts - Ep. 417

In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about ki

Class Pet Drama and Ear-Tube Surgery - Ep. 416

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and embarrassing things they've asked the internet recently, including questions abou

Managing Last-Minute School Projects - Ep. 415

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 stud

The Mom Who Saved Toy Story 2 (and "Sad Doll Disease") - Ep. 414

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including the story of how a mom on

Mom Confessions: Failing the Sniff Test - Ep. 413

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences they have had recently, including an interaction with

School-Auction Shockers and Kid Pranks - Ep. 412

In the special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting lives, including shocki

When Is It Time to Let Kids Quit an Activity? - Ep. 411

Laura checks in on her 7-year-old's Little League season, and Shanna reports on a volunteer experience at her daughter's school that is somehow both underwhelming and ove

Parenting Rage Bait and Starting ADHD Medication - Ep. 410

Shanna and Laura talk bizarre pregnancy infographics and shockingly bad mom "hacks" in the special segment "Internet Insanity." Also, Shanna recounts a tumultuous week of