Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)16 Feb

Embracing "Mom Mode" in Unusual Circumstances - Ep. 398

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a clever chemistry-based solution that saved bath time and a surprising moment of jumping into action to help a stranger. Also, Shanna checks in about adjusting to a new chapter now that the kids are back at school and she must figure out what’s next after leaving her job, while Laura shares an unexpected weekend saga that took a sharp turn. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a full agenda “mommy camp” day and a new hobby that’s quickly becoming a kid’s entire personality. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 4.5 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Adjusting to life after leaving your job and figuring out what's next
Giving yourself permission to have a “fallow period” after a big work/life shift
Handling your kid's sudden and mysterious medical symptoms while far from home
Solving kid “fairness” problems before they become full-blown meltdowns
Citric acid: what it is, how to use it and why Laura swears by it
When motherhood changes how you respond in an urgent situation
Planning an all-day outing with kids to avoid a wide-open day at home
Watching your kid fall in love with a new hobby

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