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Ep. 406: Mom Hacks for Homework, Laundry, Lost Keys and More!

from Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

In the special segment "What the Hack?," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household laundry easier, making homework time more engaging and more! Also, Shanna has a surprising reaction to her daughter's softball schedule this season, and Laura's son has his first appointment with an Occupational Therapist. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a product that has changed Shanna's life for the better and a musical event that delighted Laura's entire family. 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:Handling your kids' extracurricular activity schedulesWhat is occupational therapy?Dealing with sibling jealousyClever parenting tips and tricks for laundry, oil stains, homework, dangerous dress-up clothes and moreBest water bottle everKid-friendly live concertsProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:Helium balloons at StaplesOil stain hack on RedditCabinet door and drawer bumpersFluffy key fobiPhone Shortcuts appHow to: Automating a file to play on your iPhoneWheel of NamesCollapsible laundry hampersBare-bones stopwatchOwala water bottleRock and Roll PlaygroundPast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 391 - Where Shanna talks about streamlining her kids' extracurricular-activity scheduleConnect with UsFollow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.comEmail us: [email protected] us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!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.

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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household laundry easier, making homework time more engaging and more! Also, Shanna has a surprising reaction to her daughter's softball schedule this season, and Laura's son has his first appointment with an Occupational Therapist. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a product that has changed Shanna's life for the better and a musical event that delighted Laura's entire family. 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:Handling your kids' extracurricular activity schedulesWhat is occupational therapy?Dealing with sibling jealousyClever parenting tips and tricks for laundry, oil stains, homework, dangerous dress-up clothes and moreBest water bottle everKid-friendly live concertsProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:Helium balloons at StaplesOil stain hack on RedditCabinet door and drawer bumpersFluffy key fobiPhone Shortcuts appHow to: Automating a file to play on your iPhoneWheel of NamesCollapsible laundry hampersBare-bones stopwatchOwala water bottleRock and Roll PlaygroundPast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 391 - Where Shanna talks about streamlining her kids' extracurricular-activity scheduleConnect with UsFollow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.comEmail us: [email protected] us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!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.

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