{"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 reports on her kids' new chore routine, and Laura talks about her anxiety leading up to her first grader's school performance. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a fun dinner activity for the family and a big school transition. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: Implementing a reward system at home with your kids Having your kids do chores around the house Questioning your own parenting decisions based on someone else's opinion Angering a stranger in public Can being a mom change your brain Funny things kids say Making homemade sushi Transitioning from preschool to TK Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: Kallaloo! A Caribbean Tale Stone Soup folk story Trader Joe's Disney Adults Sushi rolling mats Grim Grinning Ghosts song from the Haunted Mansion ride Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 381 - Where Shanna introduces the \"Cat Bucks\" reward system 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. Visit our website:  bigfatpositivepodcast.com Email us:  contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com Send us a voice message:  speakpipe.com/bfppodcast If you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you! 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