{"podcast":{"title":"Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)","slug":"big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851","podcast_index_feed_id":334851,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/big-fat-positive","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/big-fat-positive","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/ff/31/98/e7/ff3198e7-f254-4946-b78b-7ce020d147ac/09260d14789a24a733d42ccc3c25da2121216b8ac3ba72c1f4557d261438c5c2f9f3c2925f85ac366f5f4b4c2b33fb5f796748aec5e16d6ee6c1b144a46871d2.jpeg","author":"Laura Birek, Shanna Micko","episode_count":458,"summary":"Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and \"Big Fat Positive\" is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant. They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more. Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating life with a newborn or deep into the parenting years, \"Big Fat Positive\" offers a smart, supportive mix of laughter, honesty and evidence-based information, plus the feeling of having two best mom friends in your corner, reminding you you’re not doing this alone. 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Also, Shanna shares the details about her daughter's 7th birthday party, and Laura reports on her experience babysitting Shanna's kids. Finally, they share their BFPs or BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: Throwing kids' birthday parties with DIY flair Fun ideas for a 7-year-old's birthday party Getting kids together for a cozy “fake sleepover” night Reality TV crews, on-set romances and an unexpected family-friendly workplace The origins of the Tooth Fairy and the traditions that came before her Whether or not to send your kids to day camp over the winter break Discovering and using your employer's benefits for subsidized childcare When your child shows sudden changes in independence, fears and anxiety Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: 6-7 trend Pusheen the cat \"Captain Underpants\" movie People Magazine article: The Real Love Island? Survivor Crew Romances Have Led to 67 Babies...\" \"Survivor\" TV show Forbes article: Where Did the Tooth Fairy Come From? Developmental leaps in children Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 383 - (Shanna and Laura discuss the origins of the 6-7 trend) Connect with Us Follow us on social: Instagram , TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. 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