{"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, in the special segment \"Loose Ends,\" Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including needy phases, screen time, hair care and more! Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including an exciting event in Southern California and an ordinary kitchen tool that can make food exciting for kids. 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: • Letting your partner take the lead on kids' activities • When your child refuses to go to their sports games and practices • Volunteering at your kids' school • Does Laura feel like switching her kids' school was worth it? • Handling your child's needy/clingy phases • Dealing with screen time setbacks • Tips for managing fine hair • Volunteering as team DJ • Fixing a broken tooth • Taking your kids to an exciting car racing event in Southern California • How an ordinary kitchen tool can make food fun for kids Products, links, and resources mentioned in this episode: • Grand Prix of Long Beach • OXO Peeler Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: • Ep. 388 - Laura shares her decision to switch her boys' schools. • Ep. 392 - Laura discusses Sebastian's emotional/needy phase. • Ep. 393 - Shanna talks about the fine hair subreddit. • Ep. 395 - Laura reports on the PlayStation being introduced to her kids. • Ep. 401 - Shanna talks about taking on the role of softball team DJ for the spring season. • Ep. 408 - Shanna reports on losing a tooth crown while flossing. 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