About this episode

Shanna and Laura discuss petty parenting problems, school projects, and share their weekly BFPs and BFNs.

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of student-council campaigns and shopping for kids' clothes. Also, Laura reports on accidentally reaching a parenting milestone, and Shanna recaps her last-minute scramble to help her 7-year-old complete a school project. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. 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: • When is a good time to get rid of your baby monitor? • Managing deadlines for your kids' school projects • Helping your kid run for student council • Where to find plain, unbranded clothes for your kids Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: • Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today's Intentional Parent by Laura Birek and Gia Gamabaro Blunt • Great Big Family Play Day at the Autry Museum • PCIT - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Connect with Us: • Become a Patreon member to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, live hangouts and more! patreon.com/bfppodcast • Follow us on social:&nbsp…

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