Ep. 356: School Fundraising Events Gone Wrong

In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Laura and Shanna turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about family pets and household appliances. Also, Shanna and Laura report on epic play dates that were longer, messier and more emotional than they had anticipated. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -What to do with your kids on a day off of school -Having a play date at an indoor playground -Managing your child's tween friendship drama -Taking your dog to obedience training -Clever idea for getting your kid to transition to bath and bedtime -Going to the Tank Museum with your kids -Getting your kids to throw away trash when they are in your car This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura quiz each other with trivia questions about bizarre school fundraisers, lengthy human pregnancies, fertility crime and more! Also, Shanna reports on talking to her 9-year-old daughter about rainbow babies and miscarriages, and Laura discusses the sporting events that got her family up and running. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -What is a rainbow baby? -Talking to your kids about miscarriage, IVF and your pregnancy journey -Volunteering at your child's annual fundraiser -School fundraising events gone wrong -Old-fashioned parenting advice from the 1920s -Who is Kaitlyn Braun? -Treatment for your child's exercise-induced bronchospasms This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," diving into the topics of sex education and DIY projects. Also, Laura discusses the surprise that turned her family's trip to the botanical garden from dreary to delightful, and Shanna reports on how she handled her 9-year-old's direct line of questioning about Santa Claus. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Vestibular migraines -Unexpected play dates -St. Patrick's day, leprechauns and leprechaun traps -When your child wants to know the truth about Santa -DIY projects and ideas you have as a parent -Sex education books for young kids -Loog guitars -Taking your kids to live theater This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Laura and Shanna share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of confusing communication and cuckoo kids' songs. Also, Shanna reports on a crafting activity that had her entire family seeing green, and Laura discusses taking her first solo flight since becoming a parent. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Making leprechaun traps with your kids for St. Patrick's Day -Going out of town without your kids -Confusing communication from your kids' school -Terrible kids' songs on Spotify -Chapter book recommendation for emerging readers -Making a handmade quilt for a baby shower gift This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura reveal funny and unexpected things they've never done before having kids, including giving out inappropriate items at a kids' party, using a children's couch for a risky DIY project and more! Also, Laura talks about living on the edge all week to see if her 4-year-old's cheek scratch will heal before his preschool picture day, and Shanna reports on her 6-year-old's big change that caused lots of tears. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Preschool picture day -How quickly kids' injuries heal -Cutting your kids' bangs at home -Buying kids' sticker packs on Amazon and regretting it -Using the Nugget kids' couch in creative ways -Fixing a broken baby monitor -Parenting while having the flu This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of handling your child's selective eating and managing your kids' relationship with your pets. Also, Shanna discusses some changes that have inspired her to focus on her own needs, and Laura reports on giving her 6-year-old a long-overdue haircut. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Taking care of your mental health when you're a mom -Working on mindfulness and self-care -Giving your kid a haircut at home -Handling your child's selective eating -How long does it take to make progress with a picky eater? -Managing your kids and your pets -Helping your kids and pets get along -Bailing on social activities -Feeling impostor syndrome -Taking your kids to Travel Town in Griffith Park This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including some "super" facts about nipples, nursing in the wild and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old's surprising symptom from an otherwise mild virus, and Shanna describes a dinnertime activity she created to celebrate her kids' positive qualities. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Slapped cheek syndrome -Recognizing your kids' positive qualities -Supernumerary nipples -Elephant seals' nursing habits -Spending one-on-one time with your child -The joy of having spontaneous get-togethers This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 night terrors, YouTube tutorials and more. Also, Shanna reports on a family trip that went much differently than she had expected, and Laura discusses her attempt to have a relaxing week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Taking a weekend trip with your kids -Taking care of pets and kids -When your child has night terrors -Trying to teach your kids new skills This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in another installment of "Checkin' the Inbox," diving into the topics of gender disappointment, surrogacy, introversion and more. Also, Laura talks about throwing a joint birthday party for her sons at the same time she had to care for her ailing cat, and Shanna reports on her kindergartener losing her first tooth. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Throwing a joint birthday party for your kids -Losing a family pet -When your child loses their first tooth -Defying gender norms -Handling gender disappointment -Being a surrogate -Traveling during the third trimester -Knowing when your preschooler is ready to nap This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about the most rewarding and most challenging parts of parenting, the best kids' books they've read recently, how to prevent getting peed on during a diaper change and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising reason she got a day off of parenting, and Laura discusses her moment of panic at Disneyland. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Getting a day off from parenting -Elle's 9th birthday -Sebastian's 4th birthday -Going to Disneyland with your family -Best and worst parts of parenting during the newborn phase -Best and worst parts of parenting during the toddler phase -Best and worst parts of parenting during the school-age phase -Great kids' picture books and chapter books -How to help your child transition from preschool to Kindergarten -How to handle being an "old" parent -How to avoid getting peed on by your baby boy during diaper changes This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices