In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Laura and Shanna explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpected emotional outbursts about TV time, Target trips, telepathy and more. Also, Laura is befuddled when she discovers that her four-year-old has been refusing to participate in his theater class, and Shanna is overwhelmed by her daughters' aversion to socks and homework. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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When Shanna's 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire's Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old's artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth grade when her mom accompanied her to her flute audition for district honors band. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your 2023 holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, grandparents and more!

Whether you are looking for big-ticket items, stocking stuffers, or anything in between, we've got you covered. To see our entire gift guide, including items we weren't able to cover in this episode, visit https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/gifts

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Laura hits a parenting milestone this week when she hears her child use a swear word for the first time and must think on her feet to appropriately handle the situation, and Shanna attends parent-teacher conferences for her 4- and 7-year-olds and is caught off guard by the information she receives. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells a dramatic and hilarious tale of vacationing on the Jersey Shore with her family as a teenager. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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In part two of the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to reconnect with yourself after becoming a mom, important questions to ask potential babysitters, VBACs vs. C-sections and more! Also, Shanna talks about recharging her batteries (literally and figuratively) on a weekend trip to the mountains without kids, and Laura reports on a long-awaited makeup trip to Disneyland with her family and her mom. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about extended breastfeeding and weaning toddlers, trying to conceive when finances are tight, when to start gentle parenting with your infant and lots more! Also, Laura reports on taking her sons to see "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" in the theater, and Shanna gives an update on how she handled the softball-team-mom situation that she talked about in Episode 275. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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Laura and Shanna get in the Halloween spirit with a very spooky version of "Stump the Moms" (or should we say "Stump the Mummies"), in which they quiz each other with Halloween-related trivia questions about costumes, candy, creepy movies and more! Also, Shanna reports on taking her daughters to see a movie in the theater for the very first time, and Laura talks about how she is helping her 2.5-year-old handle his fear of scary Halloween decorations in the neighborhood. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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In the special segment "Mom Wins," Shanna and Laura celebrate their recent parenting successes, including strategically getting out of an unpleasant pottying-in-public situation and finding a creative solution for averting a meltdown with an understimulated and dysregulated kid. Also, Laura talks about a new project that has consumed her time, and Shanna reports on the newest member of her family. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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Laura and Shanna air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water," sounding off about kids' birthday parties, unrealistic parenting videos and more. Also, Shanna shares the details of her four-year-old's new singing class, and Laura reveals news about a very special neighbor she has! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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Shanna shares an incident that made her realize she needs to work harder to develop social connections that don't rely on her kids' activities and her kids' friends' parents, and Laura discusses her journey to address her four-year-old's emotional and behavioral struggles after school. Also, in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," Laura and Shanna share the interesting, funny or embarrassing things they have asked the internet recently about parenting, including questions about slime, sweet-and-sour sauce and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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