Ep. 373: Mom Jealousy

Ep. 373: Mom Jealousy

In Part 2 of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions about everything from embryo storage to family traditions, to friend jealousy and more! Also, Laura reports on how her family managed a week without childcare after her kids finished preschool and camp for the summer, and Shanna talks about going to a mom meetup in an unexpected place. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4 years old.


Topics discussed in this episode:

-How do you manage work and childcare during the summer when your kids are out of school?

-Managing work-life balance as a mom

-Finding ways to connect with other parents at work

-Did Shanna ever make a decision about what to do with her embryos?

-Our favorite off-the-radar family traditions

-Jealousy vs. FOMO with your adult friends

-Some of our favorite TV shows of 2025

-An excellent audiobook that Laura recommends


Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode:

-Menchies - The oft-mentioned frozen yogurt shop that Shanna and her kids love

-"Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings" by Laura Markham

-"What We Do in the Shadows"

-"The Ultimatum: Queer Love"

-"Severance"

-"Dying for Sex"

-"Dead Flowers" by J.M. Petrick


Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:

-Ep. 37 (For the first episode where Shanna talks about being unsure what to do with her frozen embryos)


This episode's full show notes can be found here.


Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast


Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.


Visit our website!


Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(463)

Ep. 418: Impulse Control

Ep. 418: Impulse Control

In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about staving off sickness when you're a parent, managing your child's impulsive behaviors, knowing when your ch...

6 Heinä 1h 3min

Ep. 417: Just Say No!

Ep. 417: Just Say No!

In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about kids' haircuts and handmade craf...

29 Kesä 49min

Ep. 416: Bringing Home the Class Pets

Ep. 416: Bringing Home the Class Pets

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and embarrassing things they've asked the internet recently, including questions about an unusual DIY craft project...

22 Kesä 55min

Ep. 415: Better Late Than Never!

Ep. 415: Better Late Than Never!

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of student-council campaigns and shop...

15 Kesä 48min

Ep. 414: Sad Doll Disease

Ep. 414: Sad Doll Disease

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including the story of how a mom on maternity leave saved a major...

8 Kesä 51min

Ep. 413: Failing the Sniff Test

Ep. 413: Failing the Sniff Test

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences they have had recently, including an interaction with an unsuspecting stranger, an ...

1 Kesä 55min

Ep. 412: The School Auction

Ep. 412: The School Auction

In the special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting lives, including shocking elementary-school auction i...

25 Touko 1h 1min

Ep. 411: When Is It Time to Quit?

Ep. 411: When Is It Time to Quit?

Laura checks in on her 7-year-old's Little League season, and Shanna reports on a volunteer experience at her daughter's school that is somehow both underwhelming and overstimulating. Also, in the spe...

18 Touko 49min

Suosittua kategoriassa Komedia

tuplakaak
nikotellen
olipa-kerran-otsikko
anni-jaajo
antin-matka
ihan-oikeesti
antin-palautepalvelu
hupiklubi
rss-saarinen-shoy
antin-elokuvakerho
puurojengi
trippileiri
everypodi
ela-viitti
rss-kaheli
rss-sami-jorma
mysteeripodcast
rss-kuukka-vehvilainen-hartlin
rss-ruokacast
rss-joko-saa-luovuttaa