# Ep. 398: Embracing "Mom Mode"

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Podcast: [Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851)
Published: 2026-02-16T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a clever chemistry-based solution that saved bath time and a surprising moment of jumping into action to help a stranger. Also, Shanna checks in about adjusting to a new chapter now that the kids are back at school and she must figure out what’s next after leaving her job, while Laura shares an unexpected weekend saga that took a sharp turn. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a full agenda “mommy camp” day and a new hobby that’s quickly becoming a kid’s entire personality. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 4.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: Adjusting to life after leaving your job and figuring out what's next Giving yourself permission to have a “fallow period” after a big work/life shift Handling your kid's sudden and mysterious medical symptoms while far from home Solving kid “fairness” problems before they become full-blown meltdowns Citric acid: what it is, how to use it and why Laura swears by it When motherhood changes how you respond in an urgent situation Planning an all-day outing with kids to avoid a wide-open day at home Watching your kid fall in love with a new hobby Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: Piccle P street artist Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass Bath Bomb Potion Kit Citric Acid Trails Cafe Jesse Owens Park Zootopia 2 Guitar Ninjas Fender Squier 3/4-size electric guitar Guitar strings mnemonics Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 397 - Where Laura talks about the bath potions as her BFP for the week Ep. 384 - Where Sebastian wonders why Laura didn't marry Tom York of Radiohead Connect with Us Follow us on social: Instagram , TikT…

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