Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

By Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

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Joni Ford
 Sep 11, 2019

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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.

New episodes are released every Monday.


Episode Date
Homework Battles and Life After a Screen-Time Ban - Ep. 431
Oct 05, 2026
Morning Routines Made Easier - Ep. 430
Sep 28, 2026
Choosing a School and ADHD Medication: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #12
Sep 24, 2026
School Drop-Off Meltdowns and How to Cope - Ep. 429
Sep 21, 2026
Puberty Talks and Back-to-School Prep - Ep. 428
Sep 14, 2026
Beauty Standards - Ep. 427
Sep 07, 2026
Parenting Hacks for Hair Care, Laundry, Bubbles and More - Ep. 426
Aug 31, 2026
Taking Kids on a Rustic Cabin Vacation - Ep. 425
Aug 24, 2026
What Gets Easier as Your Kids Grow Up - Ep. 424
Aug 17, 2026
Hard Reset: A Screen Time Wake-Up Call - Ep. 423
Aug 10, 2026
When Summer Camp Just Isn't the Right Fit - Ep. 422
Aug 03, 2026
Is the Tooth Fairy Still Exciting to Kids in 2026? - Ep. 421
Jul 27, 2026
ADHD Deep Dive with Mike McLeod
Jul 21, 2026
Solo Travel Without Kids - Ep. 420
Jul 20, 2026
Having Another Baby and Sibling Conflict: Listener Q&A
Jul 16, 2026
Serious Talks in Silly Places: Explaining Grown-Up Stuff to Kids - Ep. 419
Jul 13, 2026
Kids' Impulse Control and Speech Therapy: Listener Q&A - Ep. 418
Jul 06, 2026
Dear Past Me: Kids' Haircuts and Balloon Crafts - Ep. 417
Jun 29, 2026
Class Pet Drama and Ear-Tube Surgery - Ep. 416
Jun 22, 2026
Managing Last-Minute School Projects - Ep. 415
Jun 15, 2026
The Mom Who Saved Toy Story 2 (and "Sad Doll Disease") - Ep. 414
Jun 08, 2026
Mom Confessions: Failing the Sniff Test - Ep. 413
Jun 01, 2026
School-Auction Shockers and Kid Pranks - Ep. 412
May 25, 2026
When Is It Time to Let Kids Quit an Activity? - Ep. 411
May 18, 2026
Parenting Rage Bait and Starting ADHD Medication - Ep. 410
May 11, 2026
Impulsive Decisions: The Consequences of Jumping to Action - Ep. 409
May 04, 2026
Laura's Teenage Club Med Trip (Throwback) - Ep. 408
Apr 27, 2026
What's Really in a Mom's Bag? - Ep. 407
Apr 20, 2026
Mom Hacks for Homework, Laundry and Lost Keys - Ep. 406
Apr 13, 2026
ADHD in Kids and Parents: Signs, Testing and Treatment - Ep. 405
Apr 06, 2026
Getting Kids to Do Chores (Without Losing It) - Ep. 404
Mar 30, 2026
My Kid's First Cavity Filling: What Happened at the Dentist - Ep. 403
Mar 23, 2026
Parenting Gets Better: What to Look Forward To - Ep. 402
Mar 16, 2026
Kid Meltdowns Rooted in Old Memories - Ep. 401
Mar 09, 2026
400th Episode: Baby Names, Second Kids and Broken Rules: Q&A - Ep. 400
Mar 02, 2026
Breaking Up With Your Mom Group - Ep. 399
Feb 23, 2026
Embracing "Mom Mode" in Unusual Circumstances - Ep. 398
Feb 16, 2026
Fascinating Facts: Old Pregnancy Tests and LEGO Bricks - Ep. 397
Feb 09, 2026
Pulling Off a 7th-Birthday Surprise - Ep. 396
Feb 02, 2026
Stroller Envy and Screen-Time Gripes - Ep. 395
Jan 26, 2026
Advocating for Your Child at the Doctor's Office - Ep. 394
Jan 19, 2026
Are We Creating Second-Child Syndrome? - Ep. 393
Jan 12, 2026
The Surprising History of the Tooth Fairy - Ep. 392
Jan 05, 2026
2025 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Surprises - Ep. 391
Dec 29, 2025
Holiday Q&A: Santa Logistics, Gifts and Sibling Jealousy - Ep. 390
Dec 22, 2025
New-School Jitters and a First Grader's Caterpillar - Ep. 389
Dec 15, 2025
Making Tough Decisions: A Gut-Instinct School Change - Ep. 388
Dec 08, 2025
Out-of-Context Parenting Texts: Crushes and Classroom Chaos - Ep. 387
Dec 01, 2025
Is My Child Being Bullied? Warning Signs at School - Ep. 386
Nov 24, 2025
Laundry Disasters and AI Mishaps - Ep. 385
Nov 17, 2025
A Parenting Tactic Overheard in a Parking Lot - Ep. 384
Nov 10, 2025
Why Are Kids Saying "6-7"? Gen Alpha Slang, Explained - Ep. 383
Nov 03, 2025
Spooky Parenting Stories for Halloween - Ep. 382
Oct 27, 2025
Our Kids' Reward System 2.0 - Ep. 381
Oct 20, 2025
When Your Kid Spreads Rumors About You - Ep. 380
Oct 13, 2025
Toddler Meltdowns Over Inanimate Objects - Ep. 379
Oct 06, 2025
Potty-Training Q&A: Readiness, Road Trips and Poop Reluctance - Ep. 378
Sep 29, 2025
Hiring Your First Non-Family Babysitter - Ep. 377
Sep 22, 2025
Talking to Your Kids About Loss and Grief - Ep. 376
Sep 15, 2025
Puberty 101: Answering Kids' Awkward Questions - Ep. 375
Sep 08, 2025
When School Volunteering Gets Out of Control - Ep. 374
Sep 01, 2025
Introducing Your Child to Their Newborn Sibling: Q&A - Ep. 373
Aug 25, 2025
When Is Your Child Officially Potty Trained? - Ep. 372
Aug 18, 2025
The Physical (and Emotional) Pain of Parenthood - Ep. 371
Aug 11, 2025
Taking Kids to a Wedding: What Could Go Wrong? - Ep. 370
Aug 04, 2025
What's the Tooth Fairy's Going Rate These Days? - Ep. 369
Jul 28, 2025
Cosmic Baby Training and Fetal DNA Facts - Ep. 368
Jul 21, 2025
Awkward Playground Encounters: Would You Rather - Ep. 367
Jul 14, 2025
BFP Roundup, Part 2: Our Best Stories, Tips and Outtakes - Ep. 366
Jul 07, 2025
BFP Roundup: Listener Favorite Stories, Hacks and Bloopers - Ep. 365
Jun 30, 2025
AI Baby Slop: The Internet's Weirdest Baby Videos - Ep. 364
Jun 23, 2025
Mom Comparison: Measuring Yourself Against Other Parents - Ep. 363
Jun 16, 2025
Mom Confessions We Never Saw Coming - Ep. 362
Jun 09, 2025
The Blame Game and a Breast Ultrasound Update - Ep. 361
Jun 02, 2025
Navigating Your Child's Expectations vs. Reality - Ep. 360
May 26, 2025
The End of Extended Breastfeeding? - Ep. 359
May 19, 2025
Unhinged Parenting Hacks That Actually Work - Ep. 358
May 12, 2025
Play Dates Gone Wild: Blood, Sweat and Tears - Ep. 357
May 05, 2025
Explaining Miscarriage and Rainbow Babies to Your Child - Ep. 356
Apr 28, 2025
Telling Kids the Truth About Santa, Sex and More - Ep. 355
Apr 21, 2025
Why Is School Communication So Confusing? - Ep. 354
Apr 14, 2025
A Haircut That Triggered Big Tears - Ep. 353
Apr 07, 2025
Making Progress With Your Selective Eater - Ep. 352
Mar 31, 2025
A Dinnertime Game That Celebrates Your Kids' Strengths - Ep. 351
Mar 24, 2025
Night Terrors: What They Are and What Helps - Ep. 350
Mar 17, 2025
Supporting Your Introverted Child - Ep. 349
Mar 10, 2025
The Best and Worst Parts of Parenting: Listener Q&A - Ep. 348
Mar 03, 2025
Laura's Middle-School Election Mess (Throwback) - Ep. 347
Feb 24, 2025
Shanna's Emergency C-Section Birth Story (Throwback) - Ep. 346
Feb 17, 2025
Would You Rather: Parenting Edition - Ep. 345
Feb 10, 2025
Viral Mom Memes and a Disastrous Kids' Event - Ep. 344
Feb 03, 2025
A Christmas Eve Change of Plans - Ep. 343
Jan 27, 2025
Sibling Roughhousing: How Much Is Too Much? - Ep. 342
Jan 20, 2025
Grieving a Pet While Celebrating a Birthday - Ep. 341
Jan 13, 2025
Parenting Through Crisis: The LA Wildfires
Jan 12, 2025
Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding? - Ep. 340
Jan 06, 2025
2024 Year in Review: Joys, Challenges and Revelations - Ep. 339
Dec 30, 2024
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts, Tips and Tricks - Ep. 338
Dec 23, 2024
When Grandma Lives Next Door - Ep. 337
Dec 16, 2024
Big-Kid Milestones: Bunk Beds and Booster Seats - Ep. 336
Dec 09, 2024
Making Big Life Decisions With Young Kids (with Heather Sundell) - Ep. 335
Dec 02, 2024
Sharing the Mental Load as a Working Mom - Ep. 334
Nov 25, 2024
Solving Bedtime Bedlam - Ep. 333
Nov 18, 2024
Drop-Off Playdates: A Whole New Level Unlocked - Ep. 332
Nov 11, 2024
A Literal Toddler Queen - Ep. 331
Nov 04, 2024
Growing Up in a Haunted House: A Spooky Childhood Story - Ep. 330
Oct 28, 2024
A Kids Show Just Gave Me Apocalypse Anxiety! - Ep. 329
Oct 21, 2024
Should I Do Fertility Testing? Listener Q&A - Ep. 328
Oct 14, 2024
When Should You Stop Being Naked in Front of Your Kids? - Ep. 327
Oct 07, 2024
Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream - Ep. 326
Sep 30, 2024
The Creepy Thing on the Baby Monitor at 3am - Ep. 325
Sep 23, 2024
What Is Skibidi Toilet? A Parent's Guide to Gen Alpha Memes - Ep. 324
Sep 16, 2024
Having a Mom Meltdown in Public - Ep. 323
Sep 09, 2024
Screen-Time Scrutiny: When Others Are Judgmental - Ep. 322
Sep 02, 2024
The Life of a Working Mom - Ep. 321
Aug 26, 2024
When Your Kids Have Crushes - Ep. 320
Aug 19, 2024
Kindergarten Best-Friend Drama and Preschool Graduation - Ep. 319
Aug 12, 2024
Seeing the Future with "Mom ESP" - Ep. 318
Aug 05, 2024
Mom Anxiety and Letting Go of Perfect - Ep. 317
Jul 29, 2024
When Playdates Go Wrong - Ep. 316
Jul 22, 2024
Dear Past Me: Mom Friendships and Bedtime Routines - Ep. 315
Jul 15, 2024
Will Summer Break Break Us? Keeping Kids Busy - Ep. 314
Jul 08, 2024
Parenting Sacrifices You Never Saw Coming - Ep. 313
Jul 01, 2024
Why Am I Jealous of Talented Kids? - Ep. 312
Jun 24, 2024
Banned Bluey Episodes and the Grandmother Hypothesis - Ep. 311
Jun 17, 2024
My Child Read My Mind, and It Freaked Me Out - Ep. 310
Jun 10, 2024
Little-Kid Hacks: Shoes on the Right Feet and Easy Snacks - Ep. 309
Jun 03, 2024
Making a Visual Calendar for Your Kids - Ep. 308
May 27, 2024
Toy-Store Tantrums, Clutter and Outfit Battles: Q&A - Ep. 307
May 20, 2024
Bizarre Birthing Devices and Sourdough Scandals - Ep. 306
May 13, 2024
Handling Unsolicited Parenting Advice - Ep. 305
May 06, 2024
Preparing for an Empowered Birth with OBGYN Dr. Nicole Rankins - Ep. 304
Apr 29, 2024
Shanna's Family Dinner That Turned Berserk - Ep. 303
Apr 22, 2024
Pool-Party Drama and St. Patrick's Day Saves - Ep. 302
Apr 15, 2024
What if My Son Wants to Wear "Girl" Clothes? - Ep. 301
Apr 08, 2024
Shanna's Mom Tells All: A 300th-Episode Special - Ep. 300
Apr 01, 2024
Laura's Mom Tells All: Motherhood Then vs. Now - Ep. 299
Mar 25, 2024
When Your Child Suddenly Gets Clingy - Ep. 298
Mar 18, 2024
Preparing for Your Second Child with Erica Djossa - Ep. 297
Mar 11, 2024
Releasing the Mother Load with Erica Djossa - Ep. 296
Mar 04, 2024
First-Time Disneyland Tips From a Disney Newb - Ep. 295
Feb 26, 2024
Mother Phubbing: Is Your Phone Stealing Your Attention? - Ep. 294
Feb 19, 2024
Handling Your Child's Fear of the Dark - Ep. 293
Feb 12, 2024
What I Wish I'd Known: Pregnancy, C-Sections and Mental Health - Ep. 292
Feb 05, 2024
Unleashing Your Inner Mama Bear - Ep. 291
Jan 29, 2024
Mom Hacks for Time Management and Car Clutter - Ep. 290
Jan 22, 2024
AI for Moms: Helpful Hacks and a Deepfake Scandal - Ep. 289
Jan 15, 2024
Why We Finally Embraced the Minivan - Ep. 288
Jan 08, 2024
Sperm Can Find a Way: A Shocking Conception Story - Ep. 287
Jan 01, 2024
2023 Year in Review: Laughs, Struggles and Revelations
Dec 29, 2023
How to Talk to Your Kids About Guns: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #11
Dec 27, 2023
Making Peace With Picky Eating - Ep. 286
Dec 25, 2023
Botox, Tandem Nursing and More: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #10
Dec 20, 2023
Parenting With Migraines - Ep. 285
Dec 18, 2023
My Kid Is Scared of Shots. What Do I Do? - Ep. 284
Dec 11, 2023
When Your Child Refuses to Participate - Ep. 283
Dec 04, 2023
Should You Pierce Your Child's Ears? - Ep. 282
Nov 27, 2023
Bonus: Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 22, 2023
When Your Kid Says Their First Swear Word - Ep. 281
Nov 20, 2023
Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond "Mom" - Ep. 280
Nov 13, 2023
Should You Have a Baby If You're Not Thriving Financially? - Ep. 279
Nov 06, 2023
Helping Kids Overcome Fears (Halloween Edition) - Ep. 278
Oct 30, 2023
Mom Wins: Creative Fixes for Meltdowns and Potty Emergencies - Ep. 277
Oct 23, 2023
Feeling Judged as a Parent - Ep. 276
Oct 16, 2023
Escaping the Motherhood Vortex: Friendships Beyond Mom Life - Ep. 275
Oct 09, 2023
What Moms Will Do for Their Kids: Hero Stories - Ep. 274
Oct 02, 2023
Mom Hacks for Pumping, Shopping and Bath Time - Ep. 273
Sep 25, 2023
Your Pelvic Floor After Birth, with PT Dr. Linda Sayyad - Ep. 272
Sep 18, 2023
Hawaii With Young Kids: Vacation Highs and Lows - Ep. 271
Sep 11, 2023
My 4-Year-Old Sent Texts: Kids and Phones - Ep. 270
Sep 04, 2023
Dad Takes Over Summer Break (Plus a Port-a-Potty Horror Story) - Ep. 269
Aug 28, 2023
Fascinating Facts: Period Products and Old Playgrounds - Ep. 268
Aug 21, 2023
Advocating for Your Child When It's Uncomfortable - Ep. 267
Aug 14, 2023
Toddler Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect - Ep. 266
Aug 07, 2023
Bizarre Mom Crushes and a New Bedtime Routine - Ep. 265
Jul 31, 2023
Handling Dramatic Meltdowns - Ep. 264
Jul 24, 2023
Reducing Your Toddler's Nighttime Wakings - Ep. 263
Jul 17, 2023
Motherhood Lessons From the College Dorm (Plus an IEP Assessment) - Ep. 262
Jul 10, 2023
Finding Your Mom Village - Ep. 261
Jul 03, 2023
Facing Hard Truths While Raising Kids - Ep. 260
Jun 26, 2023
Transitional Kindergarten Decisions and School Dilemmas - Ep. 259
Jun 19, 2023
Surviving Your Hardest Parenting Days - Ep. 258
Jun 12, 2023
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for Potty Training - Ep. 257
Jun 05, 2023
When Parenting and Work Collide - Ep. 256
May 29, 2023
Laura's Life-Changing Mom Hack (Plus Kids' Art Storage) - Ep. 255
May 22, 2023
How Not to Hire a Nanny: An Absurd Job Listing - Ep. 254
May 15, 2023
Super-Mom Stories: Mother's Day Edition - Ep. 253
May 08, 2023
Parenting Triggers and Their Childhood Roots - Ep. 252
May 01, 2023
Dining Out With Young Kids: A Success Story - Ep. 251
Apr 24, 2023
Ep. 250 - Skating Sagas
Apr 17, 2023
Feeding Kids Without Food Fear: Virginia Sole-Smith (Part 2) - Ep. 249
Apr 10, 2023
Diet Culture and Parenting with Virginia Sole-Smith (Part 1) - Ep. 248
Apr 03, 2023
Sibling Rivalry Between Sisters (Plus Tooth Fairy Inflation) - Ep. 247
Mar 27, 2023
Inside the Mind of a 4-Year-Old - Ep. 246
Mar 20, 2023
When Misunderstandings Trigger Kid Meltdowns - Ep. 245
Mar 13, 2023
Going Out With Your Baby: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #9
Mar 09, 2023
Second-Birthday Drama and Preschool Surprises - Ep. 244
Mar 06, 2023
Mom Burnout: Tips for Coping: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #8
Mar 02, 2023
Kids' Birthday Party Highs, Lows and Sick-Week Chaos - Ep. 243
Feb 27, 2023
Raising Kids in Today's World: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #7
Feb 24, 2023
Starting a New Preschool (and Getting Punched) - Ep. 242
Feb 20, 2023
How We Met Our Husbands: A Valentine's Throwback - Ep. 241
Feb 13, 2023
Night Weaning a Toddler with the Milk Minute Hosts - Ep. 240
Feb 06, 2023
The "Tumultuous Twos" and a Covid Christmas - Ep. 239
Jan 30, 2023
Are Kids More Creative Than Adults? - Ep. 238
Jan 23, 2023
More Mom Wins: Rescued Outings and a Found Child
Jan 20, 2023
Repairing a Parenting Mistake, Dr. Becky-Style - Ep. 237
Jan 16, 2023
My 3-Year-Old Is Using "Bad" Words! - Ep. 236
Jan 09, 2023
Do You Love Your Kids Equally? - Ep. 235
Jan 02, 2023
2022 Year in Review: Challenges, Laughs and Revelations - Ep. 234
Dec 26, 2022
Super-Mom Stories: Heroic Saves and Picture-Day Chaos - Ep. 233
Dec 19, 2022
Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #6
Dec 16, 2022
Setting Screen Time Limits: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #5
Dec 14, 2022
Explaining How Babies Are Made to a 6-Year-Old - Ep. 232
Dec 12, 2022
Holiday Traditions With Kids: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #4
Dec 09, 2022
Work-Life Balance for Moms: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #3
Dec 07, 2022
Raising High-Energy Kids Who Never Stop - Ep. 231
Dec 05, 2022
Baby Gender Disappointment: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #2
Dec 02, 2022
Our Most-Asked Listener Question: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #1
Nov 30, 2022
Parenting Is Humbling: Our Most Embarrassing Confessions - Ep. 230
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide for Kids, Partners and Grandparents (2023)
Nov 23, 2022
When Do You Feel Like Yourself Again After Kids? - Ep. 229
Nov 21, 2022
Raising Respectful, Feminist Boys - Ep. 228
Nov 14, 2022
Moving to Full-Time Daycare (Plus a First-Boyfriend Throwback) - Ep. 227
Nov 07, 2022
Grieving While Parenting: Explaining Death to a 3-Year-Old - Ep. 226
Oct 31, 2022
Halloween With Little Kids: Fun and Frights - Ep. 225
Oct 24, 2022
Surviving Baby's First Week of Daycare - Ep. 224
Oct 17, 2022
Funny Things We've Accidentally Taught Our Kids - Ep. 223
Oct 10, 2022
Embracing Your Child's Unexpected Talents - Ep. 222
Oct 03, 2022
When You See Yourself in Your Kid - Ep. 221
Sep 26, 2022
Shanna's Mystery Package: A Whodunit - Ep. 220
Sep 19, 2022
Mom Hacks for Meltdowns, Marker Stains and More - Ep. 219
Sep 12, 2022
Teaching Kids That Losing Can Be a Win - Ep. 218
Sep 05, 2022
Pandemic Parenting Hangovers: The Stress That Lingers - Ep. 217
Aug 29, 2022
Putting Our Parenting Coach's Advice to the Test - Ep. 216
Aug 22, 2022
Can Partners Get Pregnancy Symptoms? (Couvade Syndrome) - Ep. 215
Aug 15, 2022
Should Kids Have to Share? With Parenting Coach Gia (Part 2) - Ep. 214
Aug 08, 2022
Toddler Troubleshooting with Parenting Coach Gia Gambaro Blount - Ep. 213
Aug 01, 2022
Fixing Toddler Sleep Troubles - Ep. 212
Jul 25, 2022
Forward-Facing Car Seats and Big Toddler Firsts - Ep. 211
Jul 18, 2022
Funny Kid Quotes and a Bedtime Battle - Ep. 210
Jul 11, 2022
First Night Away From the Kids (Breast Pump in Tow) - Ep. 209
Jul 04, 2022
What's It Like to Get a Vasectomy? - Ep. 208
Jun 27, 2022
Deciding to Stay in Our Forever Home - Ep. 207
Jun 20, 2022
Am I Crazy for Wanting Another Baby? - Ep. 206
Jun 13, 2022
Teaching Body Positivity to Your Kids - Ep. 205
Jun 06, 2022
Why Moms Need Alone Time: A First Solo Trip - Ep. 204
May 30, 2022
When Your Child Is Scared You'll Die - Ep. 203
May 23, 2022
Mom Brain Is Real: Forgetfulness After Kids - Ep. 202
May 16, 2022
Helping Your Toddler's Fear of the Dark - Ep. 201
May 09, 2022
Reacting to Our First Episode Ever - Ep. 200
May 02, 2022
Starting Preschool: What to Expect - Ep. 199
Apr 25, 2022
Mom Hacks for Kids' Fears and Meltdowns - Ep. 198
Apr 18, 2022
When You Have to Confront Your Kid's Teacher - Ep. 197
Apr 11, 2022
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Laura's Story - Ep. 196
Apr 04, 2022
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Shanna's Story - Ep. 195
Mar 28, 2022
Mom Rage: Why It Happens and What Helps - Ep. 194
Mar 21, 2022
Picky-Eater Worries and Starting Full-Week Preschool - Ep. 193
Mar 14, 2022
Baby's First Birthday - Ep. 192
Mar 07, 2022
Getting Mansplained by a Preschooler - Ep. 191
Feb 28, 2022
Living With a Threenager - Ep. 190
Feb 21, 2022
After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down at Home - Ep. 189
Feb 14, 2022
Mom Wins: First Real Steps and a Birthday Comeback - Ep. 188
Feb 07, 2022
How to Donate Breast Milk - Ep. 187
Jan 31, 2022
Why Is My Kid Crying? - Ep. 186
Jan 24, 2022
Sex After Kids: How Much Is Normal? - Ep. 185
Jan 17, 2022
Out of the Crib, Into the Toddler Bed - Ep. 184
Jan 10, 2022
2021 Year in Review: Challenges, Laughs and Surprises - Ep. 183
Jan 03, 2022
Talking to Kids About Death - Ep. 182
Dec 27, 2021
Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums - Ep. 181
Dec 20, 2021
Mom Hacks for Mealtime and Hand Washing - Ep. 180
Dec 13, 2021
Baby Cruising Milestones and a Clever Bedtime Trick - Ep. 179
Dec 06, 2021
Weird Things Toddlers Love - Ep. 178
Nov 29, 2021
Should I Reward My Kids for Good Behavior? - Ep. 177
Nov 22, 2021
Two Trips to Urgent Care in One Week - Ep. 176
Nov 15, 2021
Disneyland With Little Kids and Discipline Dilemmas - Ep. 175
Nov 08, 2021
Tense Parenting Moments: A Head Injury and Charging Dogs - Ep. 174
Nov 01, 2021
Nap Training Wins and Baby Helmet Therapy Progress - Ep. 173
Oct 25, 2021
Why Doesn't My Baby Look Like Me? - Ep. 172
Oct 18, 2021
How to Handle Your Toddler's "Why" Phase - Ep. 171
Oct 11, 2021
Baby's First Word? Plus Preschool Drop-Off Tears - Ep. 170
Oct 04, 2021
Our Favorite Kids' Books - Ep. 169
Sep 27, 2021
Transitioning Your Toddler From Crib to Bed - Ep. 168
Sep 20, 2021
New Mom Survival Guide with Pediatrician Dr. Mona - Ep. 167
Sep 13, 2021
Sleep Training and Night Weaning - Ep. 166
Sep 06, 2021
Bed Sharing With Kids and Babies - Ep. 165
Aug 30, 2021
Preschooler Covid and Vaccination While Pregnant: Q&A
Aug 27, 2021
When Your Kids Discover Your Period - Ep. 164
Aug 23, 2021
Mom Hacks for Breastfeeding and Toddler Cooperation - Ep. 163
Aug 16, 2021
Sandifer's Syndrome, Preschool Nerves and Baby Fever - Ep. 162
Aug 09, 2021
Second-Child Problems No One Warns You About - Ep. 161
Aug 02, 2021
Screen Time for Toddlers: What Works for Us - Ep. 160
Jul 26, 2021
Moving Into a New Home With Small Kids - Ep. 159
Jul 19, 2021
Baby Reflux Flares and Nap Stress: Learning to Let Go - Ep. 158
Jul 12, 2021
Preparing Your Toddler for Preschool - Ep. 157
Jul 05, 2021
The Mother's Kiss: Getting an Altoid Out of My Kid's Nose - Ep. 156
Jun 28, 2021
You'd Never Know You Had a Baby and Other Wild Comments - Ep. 155
Jun 21, 2021
My Baby Has a Flat Head: What Now? - Ep. 154
Jun 14, 2021
Why Won't My Toddler Listen to Me? - Ep. 153
Jun 07, 2021
Breastfeeding, Milestones and Dream Feeds: Listener Q&A
Jun 03, 2021
Is There a Perfect Sibling Age Gap? - Ep. 152
May 31, 2021
Buying a House With a Baby and a Toddler in Tow - Ep. 151
May 24, 2021
Raising a Child With Autism: A Parent's Perspective - Ep. 150
May 17, 2021
Baby Rashes, Vaccines and Bedtime Routines - Ep. 149
May 10, 2021
Parenting Mistakes We've Made (and Survived) - Ep. 148
May 03, 2021
Newborn Sleep Wins: What Finally Worked - Ep. 147
Apr 26, 2021
Pregnancy and TTC During a Pandemic: Listener Q&A
Apr 23, 2021
Mom Hacks for Newborn Baths and Brushing Teeth - Ep. 146
Apr 19, 2021
A Toddler Nap Regression From Hell (and "Rest Time" Tricks) - Ep. 145
Apr 12, 2021
Should I Hire a Nanny? - Ep. 144
Apr 05, 2021
Toddler Language Leaps and Newborn Diaper Blowouts - Ep. 143
Mar 29, 2021
One Year in COVID Lockdown With Kids
Mar 28, 2021
Baby's First Checkup: What to Expect - Ep. 142
Mar 22, 2021
Handling Toddler Nap Strikes - Ep. 141
Mar 15, 2021
The First Week Postpartum With Baby #2 - Ep. 140
Mar 08, 2021
Laura's Surprise VBAC Birth Story - Ep. 139
Mar 01, 2021
Braxton Hicks or Real Contraction? How to Tell - Ep. 138
Feb 22, 2021
Baby Kicks, Cervix Checks and Parenting Burnout - Ep. 137
Feb 15, 2021
Toddler or Preschooler? Navigating the Shift - Ep. 136
Feb 08, 2021
Preparing for Your Second Baby - Ep. 135
Feb 01, 2021
Listener Q&A: Baby Names, Mom Guilt and Breastfeeding Tips
Jan 27, 2021
Unsolicited Advice and Toddler Parent Preference - Ep. 134
Jan 25, 2021
Parenting Decisions You Can't Go Back On - Ep. 133
Jan 18, 2021
What Happens During a C-Section - Ep. 132
Jan 11, 2021
How to Build a Community as a New Parent - Ep. 131
Jan 04, 2021
Postpartum Birth Control, Toddler TV Time and Hot Tub Rules - Ep. 130
Dec 28, 2020
2020 Year in Review: Laughs, Challenges and Hopes
Dec 27, 2020
Our Favorite Mom Hacks - Ep. 129
Dec 21, 2020
False Positive Pregnancy Tests: How They Happen - Ep. 128
Dec 14, 2020
They Said What?! Wild Comments Moms Hear
Dec 11, 2020
Helping Toddlers Through Big Feelings - Ep. 127
Dec 07, 2020
Weirdly Sexual Pregnancy Emails and the Glucose Test - Ep. 126
Nov 30, 2020
False Labor or Gas Pain? Late-Pregnancy Guessing Games - Ep. 125
Nov 23, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide for Babies, Toddlers and Parents (2020)
Nov 18, 2020
The Pregnancy Nesting Instinct Is Real - Ep. 124
Nov 16, 2020
Dealing With Toddler Sleep Regression - Ep. 123
Nov 09, 2020
Should I Have a VBAC? - Ep. 122
Nov 02, 2020
Parenting With Kindness, Even When It's Hard - Ep. 121
Oct 26, 2020
Halloween Fun and Fortune-Telling With Kids
Oct 23, 2020
Starting Potty Training: Oh Sh*t, It's Potty Time - Ep. 120
Oct 19, 2020
Pregnancy Do-Overs, Baby Showers and Frozen Embryos: Q&A
Oct 16, 2020
Tips for Beating Pregnancy Reflux - Ep. 119
Oct 12, 2020
Listener Q&A: Purees, Adoption and Teen Moms
Oct 09, 2020
Cutting Toddler Screen Time, Plus "You Really Popped" Comments - Ep. 118
Oct 05, 2020
Toddler Independence: Terrific and Terrifying - Ep. 117
Sep 28, 2020
Plus-Size Pregnancy: What to Expect, with Jen McLellan - Ep. 116
Sep 21, 2020
Pandemic Preschool and Prenatal Checkups
Sep 18, 2020
Why Is My Toddler Biting People? - Ep. 115
Sep 14, 2020
Pregnancy Scans, Toddler Manners and Mom Rage - Ep. 114
Sep 07, 2020
Letting Your Toddler Struggle to Learn - Ep. 113
Aug 31, 2020
Boy or Girl? Laura's Gender Reveal - Ep. 112
Aug 24, 2020
Pregnancy Super Smell Is Real - Ep. 111
Aug 17, 2020
Early Pregnancy Diary: Weeks 4 to 9
Aug 15, 2020
Trying to Conceive: Laura's TTC Diary
Aug 13, 2020
Deciding to Have Another Baby - Ep. 110
Aug 10, 2020
Is My Toddler Getting Enough Exercise? - Ep. 109
Aug 03, 2020
Setting Limits With Toddlers (When It Feels Limitless) - Ep. 108
Jul 27, 2020
Toddler Separation Anxiety: Struggles and Snuggles - Ep. 107
Jul 20, 2020
Why Is My Toddler Screaming? - Ep. 106
Jul 13, 2020
Staying Calm in Chaos: A Meditation Expert's Tips for Parents
Jul 09, 2020
Never Have I Ever: Bizarre Toddler-Parent Moments - Ep. 105
Jul 06, 2020
Does Birth Order Influence Personality? - Ep. 104
Jun 29, 2020
Mom Instincts That Saved the Day (Plus Toddler Teething) - Ep. 103
Jun 22, 2020
Tips for Toddler Mealtime - Ep. 102
Jun 15, 2020
Treating Toddler Eczema, Plus Mom Confessions - Ep. 101
Jun 08, 2020
Our Husbands Tell All: Dads Answer More Questions (Part 2)
Jun 05, 2020
Our Husbands Tell All: Dads on Pregnancy and Parenting - Ep. 100
Jun 01, 2020
Early Pregnancy Memories: First Trimester Flashbacks - Ep. 99
May 25, 2020
Socializing Kids at a Distance: Yes or No?
May 22, 2020
Toddlers Are More Than Their Tantrums - Ep. 98
May 18, 2020
The Weirdest Things People Say to New Parents - Ep. 97
May 11, 2020
DIY Haircuts and Giving Birth Alone in 2020
May 07, 2020
Dealing with Big Toddler Emotions - Ep. 96
May 04, 2020
When Should Toddlers Drop to One Nap? - Ep. 95
Apr 27, 2020
Well-Baby Checkups at a Distance: Listener Stories
Apr 23, 2020
Toddler Talking Milestones (Plus Speedy Sperm Trivia) - Ep. 94
Apr 20, 2020
How COVID-19 Affects Pregnant People and Newborns
Apr 16, 2020
Toddlers, Sugar and Screens: Lessons Learned - Ep. 93
Apr 13, 2020
Listener Stories: Parenting Through Quarantine
Apr 10, 2020
Toddler Tantrum Tactics and Ninja Mom Moves - Ep. 92
Apr 06, 2020
Self-Care as a New Mom: Are We Failing? - Ep. 91
Mar 30, 2020
Sheltering in Place With Children
Mar 26, 2020
Toddler on the Move: Running, Climbing, Escaping - Ep. 90
Mar 23, 2020
Quarantine With Kids: Staying Sane at Home
Mar 20, 2020
Baby Bronchitis: Surviving a Sick Little One - Ep. 89
Mar 16, 2020
Parenting in Early COVID: How We Coped
Mar 14, 2020
Why Is My Toddler Suddenly a Picky Eater? - Ep. 88
Mar 09, 2020
A New Mom Rescues a Man from Burning Truck - Ep. 87
Mar 02, 2020
Baby-Friendly Hospitals and Extended Breastfeeding: Q&A
Feb 27, 2020
How to Wean From Breast, Bottle and Tracking Apps - Ep. 86
Feb 24, 2020
What Do Babies Dream About? - Ep. 85
Feb 17, 2020
When to Stop Pumping Breast Milk - Ep. 84
Feb 10, 2020
Planning Baby's First Birthday Party - Ep. 83
Feb 03, 2020
Baby X-Rays, Flu Tests and Swallowed Objects - Ep. 82
Jan 27, 2020
Baby Separation Anxiety: What to Do (and Not Do) - Ep. 81
Jan 20, 2020
First Birthday Party Ideas and Convertible Car Seats - Ep. 80
Jan 13, 2020
Is Your Baby More Likely to Be a Boy or a Girl? - Ep. 79
Jan 06, 2020
What We Learned in Our First Year of Parenting - Ep. 78
Dec 30, 2019
Mom Guilt: Am I a Terrible Mom? - Ep. 77
Dec 23, 2019
Baby's Possible First Word and a Sleep Regression - Ep. 76
Dec 16, 2019
Listener Q&A: Pregnancy and New-Mom Questions, Part 2
Dec 13, 2019
Daylight Saving Time With a Baby: Surviving the Clock Change - Ep. 75
Dec 09, 2019
Listener Q&A: Pregnancy and New-Mom Questions, Part 1
Dec 05, 2019
Surviving Baby's First Cold - Ep. 74
Dec 02, 2019
How to Give Medicine to a Baby Who Refuses - Ep. 73
Nov 25, 2019
Breastfeeding Q&A with Lactation Consultant Jessica Claire - Ep. 72
Nov 18, 2019
Why Is My Breast Milk Blue? Plus Teething Troubles - Ep. 71
Nov 11, 2019
Is It Time to Hire a Babysitter? - Ep. 70
Nov 04, 2019
From Baby to Toddler: I'm Not Ready! - Ep. 69
Oct 28, 2019
Baby's First Halloween: Costumes and Creepy Kid Quotes
Oct 24, 2019
How to Make Mom Friends (and When to Break Up) - Ep. 68
Oct 21, 2019
When Do You Drop the Dream Feed? - Ep. 67
Oct 14, 2019
Baby Modeling and Army Crawling - Ep. 66
Oct 07, 2019
How Much Does a Baby Cost in the First Year? - Ep. 65
Sep 30, 2019
Postpartum Anxiety: A Panic Attack at the Grocery Store - Ep. 64
Sep 23, 2019
Is He Walking Yet? Rude Comments About Your Baby - Ep. 63
Sep 16, 2019
Quitting Breastfeeding for Good - Ep. 62
Sep 09, 2019
What Is Gestational Surrogacy Like? With Surrogate Deanna Koelsch - Ep. 61
Sep 02, 2019
Deciding to Start Weaning From Breastfeeding - Ep. 60
Aug 26, 2019
Baby's First Tooth and Weird Infant Body Questions - Ep. 59
Aug 19, 2019
Baby's First Cold, 6-Month Shots and Bad "Expert" Advice - Ep. 58
Aug 12, 2019
Earthquake Safety With a Baby: What Do You Do? - Ep. 57
Aug 05, 2019
Baby Slept Through the Night! Leap Clinginess and Nap Traps - Ep. 56
Jul 29, 2019
Laura Tries Sleep Training: What Happened - Ep. 55
Jul 22, 2019
Facebook Mom Groups, SIDS Advice and Bedsharing Debates - Ep. 54
Jul 15, 2019
Moving Baby to Their Own Room - Ep. 53
Jul 08, 2019
Traveling With a Baby for the First Time - Ep. 52
Jul 01, 2019
When to Introduce Formula to Your Baby - Ep. 51
Jun 24, 2019
Sleep Training, Cry It Out and Baby Registry Must-Haves - Ep. 50
Jun 17, 2019
Hand Expressing Breast Milk and Night Crying Help - Ep. 49
Jun 10, 2019
Postpartum Insomnia: When Mom Can't Sleep - Ep. 48
Jun 03, 2019
Sleep Regressions and Cognitive Leaps: Baby's First Personality Quiz - Ep. 47
May 27, 2019
How to Calm a Crying Baby - Ep. 46
May 20, 2019
When Can You Start Your Baby on Solid Foods? - Ep. 45
May 13, 2019
Surviving the 4-Month Sleep Regression - Ep. 44
May 06, 2019
Sleep Training, Breastfeeding and Data With Emily Oster - Ep. 43
Apr 29, 2019
Double Uterus Facts and Weaning Off the SNOO - Ep. 42
Apr 22, 2019
Life With a Newborn and Pets - Ep. 41
Apr 15, 2019
Baby Name Regret and Breastfeeding Mistakes - Ep. 40
Apr 08, 2019
Understanding Your Baby's Development with Ayelet Marinovich - Ep. 39
Apr 01, 2019
Never Have I Ever: New Mom Edition - Ep. 38
Mar 25, 2019
Dream Feeds 101 and the Daycare Search - Ep. 37
Mar 18, 2019
The Magic of Breast Milk (a.k.a. Boob Juice) - Ep. 36
Mar 11, 2019
Newborn Genetics Questions with Pediatric Geneticist Susan Winter - Ep. 35
Mar 04, 2019
Should I Co-Sleep With My Baby? - Ep. 34
Feb 25, 2019
Cute Aggression: Why Do I Want to Eat My Baby? - Ep. 33
Feb 18, 2019
Laura's Breech Baby Birth Story (Week 39 & 4 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 32
Feb 11, 2019
Finding Your Parenting Philosophy (Week 38 & 3 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 31
Feb 04, 2019
Struggling to Breastfeed in the Early Weeks (Week 37 & 2 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 30
Jan 28, 2019
The Hard Parts of Pregnancy No One Mentions (Week 36 & 1 Week Postpartum) - Ep. 29
Jan 21, 2019
Shanna's C-Section Birth Story (Pregnancy Weeks 35 & 39) - Ep. 28
Jan 14, 2019
What Happens if Your Water Breaks? (Pregnancy Weeks 34 & 38) - Ep. 27
Jan 07, 2019
Turning a Breech Baby: What Laura Tried (Pregnancy Weeks 33 & 37) - Ep. 26
Dec 31, 2018
Drinking While Breastfeeding: What's Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 32 & 36) - Ep. 25
Dec 24, 2018
Shocking Facts About Pregnancy and Newborns (Pregnancy Weeks 31 & 35) - Ep. 24
Dec 17, 2018
Is My Baby Moving Enough? Kick Counts (Pregnancy Weeks 30 & 34) - Ep. 23
Dec 10, 2018
How Not to Write a Birth Plan (Pregnancy Weeks 29 & 33) - Ep. 22
Dec 03, 2018
Going Through Infertility and IVF (Pregnancy Weeks 28 & 32) - Ep. 21
Nov 26, 2018
What Is Lightning Crotch? Third-Trimester Pains (Pregnancy Weeks 27 & 31) - Ep. 20
Nov 19, 2018
Getting Your Home Ready for a New Baby (Pregnancy Weeks 26 & 30) - Ep. 19
Nov 12, 2018
Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 25 & 29) - Ep. 18
Nov 05, 2018
Baby Shower or Baby Sprinkle? (Pregnancy Weeks 24 & 28) - Ep. 17
Oct 29, 2018
What Do Baby Kicks Feel Like? (Pregnancy Weeks 23 & 27) - Ep. 16
Oct 22, 2018
Weird Things People Say to Pregnant People (Pregnancy Weeks 22 & 26) - Ep. 15
Oct 15, 2018
Vaccines During Pregnancy: What We Decided (Pregnancy Weeks 21 & 25) - Ep. 14
Oct 08, 2018
Do Babies Cry in the Womb? (Pregnancy Weeks 20 & 24) - Ep. 13
Oct 01, 2018
Tips for Trying to Conceive (Pregnancy Weeks 19 & 23) - Ep. 12
Sep 25, 2018
Telling Your Child You're Pregnant (Pregnancy Weeks 18 & 22) - Ep. 11
Sep 24, 2018
Childbirth Fears: A Nurse Midwife Answers (Pregnancy Weeks 17 & 21) - Ep. 10
Sep 18, 2018
How to Decide if You Want Kids (Pregnancy Weeks 16 & 20) - Ep. 9
Sep 17, 2018
Pregnancy Cravings and Fetal Fun Facts (Pregnancy Weeks 15 & 19) - Ep. 8
Sep 11, 2018
Babymoon Ideas and Nursery Planning (Pregnancy Weeks 14 & 18) - Ep. 7
Sep 10, 2018
End of the First Trimester: What Changes (Pregnancy Weeks 13 & 17) - Ep. 6
Sep 05, 2018
Will I Love My Second Baby as Much as My First? (Pregnancy Weeks 12 & 16) - Ep. 5
Sep 03, 2018
Choosing a Baby Name: Where to Start (Pregnancy Weeks 11 & 15) - Ep. 4
Aug 28, 2018
When Will Morning Sickness End? (Pregnancy Weeks 10 & 14) - Ep. 3
Aug 27, 2018
Should I Keep My Pregnancy a Secret? (Pregnancy Weeks 9 & 13) - Ep. 2
Aug 08, 2018
Two Best Friends, Two Pregnancies (Pregnancy Weeks 8 & 12) - Ep. 1
Aug 07, 2018
Trailer - Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
Aug 01, 2018