When Is It Time to Let Kids Quit an Activity? - Ep. 411
Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)Show Notes
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 special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including needy phases, screen time, hair care and more! Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including an exciting event in Southern California and an ordinary kitchen tool that can make food exciting for kids. Shanna's kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode: • Letting your partner take the lead on kids' activities • When your child refuses to go to their sports games and practices • Volunteering at your kids' school • Does Laura feel like switching her kids' school was worth it? • Handling your child's needy/clingy phases • Dealing with screen time setbacks • Tips for managing fine hair • Volunteering as team DJ • Fixing a broken tooth • Taking your kids to an exciting car racing event in Southern California • How an ordinary kitchen tool can make food fun for kids
Products, links, and resources mentioned in this episode: • Grand Prix of Long Beach • OXO Peeler
Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: • Ep. 388 - Laura shares her decision to switch her boys' schools. • Ep. 392 - Laura discusses Sebastian's emotional/needy phase. • Ep. 393 - Shanna talks about the fine hair subreddit. • Ep. 395 - Laura reports on the PlayStation being introduced to her kids. • Ep. 401 - Shanna talks about taking on the role of softball team DJ for the spring season. • Ep. 408 - Shanna reports on losing a tooth crown while flossing.
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