Man Eyes, Emoji Fails and School Volunteering - Ep. 433

In this week's "Out of Context" segment, Shanna and Laura trade screenshots of text messages that need some explaining, including an emoji mix-up from an unexpected sender and a running joke about husbands who can’t see what’s right in front of them. Also, Laura finds out what it takes to get approved as a school volunteer these days, and a lottery win at school takes a real bite out of homework stress at Shanna’s house. They also share this week’s BFPs and BFNs.Kids' ages: Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 and 5.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• What it takes to become a school volunteer now• Live scan fingerprinting and background checks for parents• Completing mandated reporter training• Background checks for youth sports volunteers• After-school enrichment lotteries• Getting homework done before you get home• Working with a teacher to get assignments early• When an emoji goes wrong• How different generations read emojis• Why your husband can’t find the thing that’s right there• Reading aloud in your kid’s classroom• Taking a solo hike to feel like yourself again• Hiking spots in Los AngelesProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Adam Rex• The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt• What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak• Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder• Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb• Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature by Nathan W. Pyle• O’Melveny Park• California Mandated Reporter TrainingConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member for ad-free episodes, bonus content and more.• Follow @bfppodcast on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, or join our Facebook community group.Loved this episode? A quick rating or review helps other parents find the show. Thanks for listening!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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