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PODCAST

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time?That"s what happened to us!Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows

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Ep. 264 - Pulling Out Thorns and Ripping Off Band-Aids

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2023/07/24

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! Also, Shanna discusses the relief of summer camp starting for her four-year-old, and Laura reports on her two-year-old's recent trip to the ENT to assess his middle-ear fluid. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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Ep. 263 - Reducing Nighttime Wakings

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2023/07/17

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 nighttime wakings, and Shanna talks about her daughters' new sleep schedule that has her feeling snoozy. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years

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Ep. 262 - Dorm Mom

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/07/10

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 therapist and school psychologist, and Laura talks about the bedtime shenanigans that happened during her family's trip to Portland. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids

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Ep. 261 - Finding Your Village as a Mom

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2023/07/03

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's sleep struggles, and Shanna talks about the surprising reaction she had to being away from her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years

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Ep. 260 - Facing Harsh Realities While Raising Kids

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2023/06/26

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 Laura talks about how attending a friend's murder trial has affected her parenting life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.Want to get

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Ep. 259 - School Dilemmas

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2023/06/19

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 about where to send her four-year-old to transitional kindergarten in the fall, and Shanna talks about getting wrapped up in the whirlwind of kids' summer sports. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4

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Ep. 258 - Weathering a Parenting Storm

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2023/06/12

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 days ever of parenting, and Laura discusses taking a road trip with her two- and four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years

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Ep. 257 - Signs of Potty Readiness

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2023/06/05

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 achievements, including heroic saves at the arcade and the beach. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.Want to get in touch with Shanna and

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Ep. 256 - When Parenting and Work Collide

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2023/05/29

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 collide, and Laura talks about the results of her four-year-old's medicine reward chart. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.Want to get

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00:54:39

Ep. 255 - Laura's Life-Changing Mom Hack

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2023/05/22

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 trick that Laura swears has changed her life. Also, Laura talks about dealing with her two-year-old's huge outbursts of emotion, and Shanna discusses entering a whole new phase of parenting in which the stakes feel higher than ever. Finally,

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Ep. 254 - How Not to Hire a Nanny

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2023/05/15

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including photos of babies in danger and an absurd nanny job description! Also, Shanna reports on a cringe-worthy trip to a rescue farm with her kids, and Laura talks about how the brakes were unexpectedly slammed on her parenting duties this week. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s

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Ep. 253 - Super Moms! Mother's Day Edition

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2023/05/08

In the special segment "Super Moms!," Laura and Shanna share listener stories about some incredible moms, including a heartwarming story of mom instincts kicking in just in time, an inspiring tale of accomplishment during the newborn phase and more! Also, Laura reports on one of the best family vacations she's ever had with her kids, and Shanna talks about how a rough week for her family turned around with a trip to a theme park. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week

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Ep. 252 - Parenting Triggers

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2023/05/01

In the special segment "Big Topic," Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parenting triggers. They talk about the situations and behaviors that automatically fire up strong feelings, explore how their triggers are related to their own childhoods and discuss ways of handling these reactions in the present. Also, Shanna talks about getting her four-year-old a developmental screening, and Laura discusses weaning her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week

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Ep. 251 - Dining Out with Young Kids

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2023/04/24

Laura reports on a surprising trip to a restaurant with her two- and four-year old sons, and Shanna talks about going on a one-on-one date with her four-year-old daughter. Also, in the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna shares a hilarious story of near-loss at a shopping center water fountain, and Laura worries that her out-of-this-world ambitions have gone too far. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4

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Ep. 250 - Skating Sagas

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2023/04/17

Shanna reports on a hilariously dramatic trip to the roller skating rink with her two kids, and Laura tells a mini-throwback about a childhood ice skating trip that ended in disaster. Also, in the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal funny and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including pretend play gone wrong, sneaky skincare and more! Also, Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and

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Ep. 249 - Sugar Phobia, Fatphobia and Feeding Kids:...

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2023/04/10

Shanna and Laura continue the conversation with special guest Virginia Sole-Smith about how to approach feeding our children in a way that promotes confidence and body autonomy rather than deprivation, fatphobia, sugar phobia and diet culture. Virginia is the author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture" and the host of the "Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith" podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. To hear the first part of our interview with

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Ep. 248 - Diet Culture and Parenting: An Interview...

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2023/04/03

Laura and Shanna welcome special guest Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture," to talk about what diet culture is, how it affects us as parents, why we should not be encouraging weight loss in children, how to navigate the anti-fat bias present in the medical system (as a pregnant person and as a parent), and more. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Tune in next week to hear the rest of our conversation! Also, Shanna reports on

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Ep. 247 - Sibling Rivalry

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2023/03/27

Shanna reports on the sibling conflict that has been playing out between her two daughters, and she wonders how to best handle the rivalry. Laura talks about a preschool family event that encouraged her four-year-old to try something completely different. Also, in the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of Tooth Fairy inflation and kids' stamina. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids

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Ep. 246 - Wild and Wonderful 4-Year-Olds

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/03/20

In the special segment "The Said What?!," Laura and Shanna share the funny and shocking parenting-related things that people have said to them recently, including a preschool guilt trip, a musical mix up and more! Also, Shanna talks about getting a window into her four-year-old's inner life, and Laura reports on a kids' art project gone awry. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.Want to

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Ep. 245 - When Misunderstandings Lead to Meltdowns

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/03/13

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 carelessly chosen words, frozen yogurt memories and more. They dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how they might have done things differently. Also, Laura talks about feeling pressure to make big decisions about her four-year-old's preschool, and Shanna reports on how she had to

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