In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for preventing toddlers from knocking over valuable items, being prepared when you're in the car with your kids, using honey bears in a fun way and more! Also, Laura reports on the unsettling reports she has been getting from her 6-year-old's school, Shanna discusses her attempt to power through her recovery from a recent illness, and both moms share their families' plans for Thanksgiving this year. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Laura and Shanna's plans for Thanksgiving this year with their families-Parenting while sick and trying to push through the recovery phase-Finding out your child is being bullied at school-Tips, tricks and hacks for making your parenting life easier-Disappointment about not being able to follow through on a commitment-Fun how-to drawing books for kidsProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ready-America-33111-Museum-Clear/dp/B0002V37XY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3MQCEG513OT39&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.d9InDi6hmzSwzPmM6iUyCXkxptrrHlX3ox6oMSwXPV6AevD2R-VukO2XwtNRtVOA3EHVtLPj62DrFUoY91EPi5K0x5iD3dWqo0Js4U7V_bsrpktjUKPaedtiYVSXK8bCEROj7nhueqGZijfQ2uTlpnIjSZdHSV7IHXcBpygfe7kb9d9P7WL3-G-T_Bo5E3TVwDIrjymjTcF7Rb1vH8b_aUrEyMGt4RckVxmWKvVHjbY.Yi9i8DVAMeQ8VNPsAp_txt4_tTAEPHTKZb8VcTsrhm0&dib_tag=se&keywords=clear+museum+gel&qid=1763957133&sprefix=clear+museum+gel%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clear Museum Gel</a>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1110260567485812?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&mibextid=0NULKw&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tissue box hack</a>-<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsewhatelse/video/7565255631762967822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flashlight metaphor for pain management</a>-<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@malibuhank/video/7557490240491916574" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Using honey bears in the shower</a>-<a href="https://nomadette.com/rice-cooker-pasta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rice-cooker pasta</a>-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt&nbsp;</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prb8ThluARQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Choking-hazard check</a>-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Draw-Aliens-Spaceships-Crayola/dp/1541546067/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HEVSUSKYGT0L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ARWf0VUMxMM7dS9bS0JJSQ.9c1FWnvBTnqBoB_o6Ri1LWUxHTpiwJzfOAOI545OVWc&dib_tag=se&keywords=crayola+let%27s+draw+aliens&qid=1763958453&s=books&sprefix=crayola+let%27s+draw+aliends%2Cstripbooks%2C148&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Let's Draw Aliens and Spaceships with Crayola!" by Kathy Allen (Author) and Neil Clark (Illustrator)</a>-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Emberleys-Monsters-Scary-Stuff-Drawing/dp/0316443441/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1JSCK1XS75QTE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sKCuQJ2oMREjqqYm-nIOgGRbzsq3414JhP8RC9DEJ0Zv5TyVYwAE1lMUAxV8Zh7C9UqZT4Mjmb5iSezOYIHZmN5eyVENnUqO5bypFkvyfPIuFnTX8B_oGJp3F8ol5Af1LPzsYPc4-UglC5sNdEsWcwvuCNUTyYQEAMqH0Mx6Te_U3LmKrwHaUsZfEz09Yp7fnzzNOSRwiX4_ltpGF1t7b3qSpDWjAjTx6ccpgGzuCkU.Z5YZ2x_mdWH4Aanyf0QDOA7uWsmY57ufWYAH1rLtlLg&dib_tag=se&keywords=ed+emberley+drawing+books&qid=1763958599&s=books&sprefix=ed+emberly%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Ed Emberley's How to Draw Monsters and More Scary Stuff" by Ed Emberley</a>-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Clips-Cookbook-Lightweight-Bookstand-Textbooks-Bookstands-Music/dp/B07459P7BF/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=A8V4P2C5W0QD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y66giv3PtrH3A-5WL4TCdYDcWOK1z2bwnRnXa7I0kibW15aNbjD54VFI-A78g6zBnkqghMQ0riU2eDtmQWc-ZMDdCjFdWG0eOwWUgBpm1joKXR8uxqUvfxVaUEFwGq6qckYacEh4SJdYn8jGznz9BQL9bpcdA67umEKJJicjoM1GIN1j0jJLX93RUAEsqPFPp352vMzbATR4G6zRDgclmuwCpEG8mUMsPFxJFI3pi_82KXPQH2MFzw3lpPGTbjbwhBvvppQTVLEiRk8MTKRzxBzMLNlSEddoI1rayNFB6xo.MIoAuVBJLMWdBGW3wCznM0XECuVgBtwXX1Tbl0hgjq4&dib_tag=se&keywords=cookbook%2Bstand&qid=1763958768&sprefix=cookbook%2Bstand%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cookbook stand (to use for holding kids' drawing books)</a>This episode's full show notes can be found <a href="https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-386" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an <a href="mailto:contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email</a> and follow us on social! <a href="https://instagram.com/bfppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/bfppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://tiktok.com/@bfppodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> at @bfppodcastJoin our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigfatpositivepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook community group</a> for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our <a href="https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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