Ep. 411: When Is It Time to Quit?

Ep. 411: When Is It Time to Quit?

From Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

May 18, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

Laura and Shanna discuss their recent experiences with their kids, including sports, volunteering, and parenting challenges.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

Topics covered

  • kids' sports
  • volunteering at school
  • screen time management
  • needy phases
  • parenting tips
  • exciting events

Keywords

  • Little League
  • volunteering
  • screen time
  • parenting
  • exciting events
  • kitchen tools
  • needy phases

Mentioned in this episode

Products: OXO Peeler

Books & works: Ep. 388, Ep. 392, Ep. 393

Places: Southern California

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