In the special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting lives, including shocking elementary-school auction items, bizarre stovetop contraptions and more. Also, Shanna gives an update on her 7-year-old's daily medication routine, and Laura reports on a last-minute volunteering opportunity that turned into an hours-long commitment. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including an exciting new parenting support program and a long-awaited Disneyland milestone. Shanna's kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 and 5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: • Helping your child get comfortable with a daily medicine routine • Whether or not to use a reward system to help your child take medicine • When volunteering at school becomes a whole "thing." • What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)? • Picking your battles with neurodivergent kids • Shockingly inappropriate items in a school auction • Kids playing April Fools' Day pranks on their parents • Disneyland height requirements and the fast pass card hack Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: • UCLA PCIT Program - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy individual and group sessions • Five Below - Shanna's treasure box supply sources • Wheel of Names - Shanna's homework rotation system • The Comeback - HBO show Laura watched while babysitting at Nora's • The Traitors - Peacock reality show (Nora's murder mystery party theme) • Highlights Magazine - Source of the April Fools' food prank activity Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: • Ep. 410 - Where Shanna talks about her struggle to get Cece to take her new daily medication • Ep. 411 - Where Laura's BFP was the Long Beach Grand Prix • Ep. 388 - Where Laura discussed switching the kids' schools 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: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast • Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. • Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.com • Email us: contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com • Send us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcast If 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.