Parenting Roundabout

Mar 05 2025 1000 ep. 15 mins 27

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Join parenting writers Terri Mauro and Catherine Holecko for a weekly look at the things parents are talking about, complaining about, and obsessing about right now.

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Weekly Roundup: “I Worked Hard on That!,” AI Everywhere, and Like Talking to a Brick Wall

Mar 05 2025 21 mins

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is a picture book called I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall with pictures by A.N. Kang. It stars a cute (really!) spider whose web-weaving efforts are frequently thwarted. We also recommend a scroll down Wall's list of other titles, including My First Book of Beards, "a super-stylish board

Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” S1 E6, “Our Man in Sacramento”

Mar 04 2025 13 mins

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Right now, we're watching A Man on the Inside. Last week, we complained that the mystery (the alleged driver of the plot) had been forgotten and been replaced by a melancholy look at aging. This week, things got even sadder as one of Charles's friends died. However, at least we got some Charles-Emily scenes,

Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E11, “The Hunting Party”

Mar 03 2025 18 mins

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In case you've forgotten, this episode would like to inform you once again that Jack has a savior complex. But he's also realized that he needs an army to take on The Others, so that's next on his to-do list.Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 12, "Fire + Water." Tomorrow, we're ba

Weekly Roundup: “Toto,” “Waitress,” and One-Star Reviews of Parenting Experiences

Feb 26 2025 27 mins

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is Toto, by A.J. Hackwith, which is a look at the Wizard of Oz story from the perspective of Toto the dog. He tells us, "I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay?" which sounds like a take we'd like to hear.Terri's random recommendation this week is a filmed v

Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” S1 E5, “Presents and Clear Danger”

Feb 25 2025 18 mins

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Right now, we're watching A Man on the Inside. This episode strayed rather far from the spy premise of the show, and we're wondering when it'll find its way back. And when we'll see Emily and her kids again. Come on! Put those kids on the phone, at least!Next Wednesday, we'll continue with season 1, episode 6

Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E10, “The 23rd Psalm”

Feb 24 2025 22 mins

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, it's Mr. Eko's turn for flashbacks telling his complicated and violent backstory, while he and Charlie search the jungle for the wreckage of the Beechcraft plane. The Smoke Monster returns and so do the computer messages from Walt (or someone claiming to be Walt).Next Tuesday, we'll con

Weekly Roundup: “The Great Poop Contest,” Rosary Rings, and Life Skill Blind Spots

Feb 19 2025 24 mins

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is from the Scatological Department of the children's section (not a real thing, but why isn't it?). It's The Great Poop Contest by Rafael Ordonez. Mentioned: Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard.Terri's random recommendation this week is rosary rings, which are useful in the dentist's chair, the

Parenting Tips from “A Man on the Inside” S1 E4, “The Curious Incident ... ”

Feb 18 2025 16 mins

Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Right now, we're watching A Man on the Inside. In this episode, we missed seeing or hearing from Emily and her family, and we felt sorry for Charles as he made friends and then realized he'd need to betray them to do his job. But there were still a few of the hijinks we've come to expect.Next Wednesday, we'll

Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E9, “What Kate Did”

Feb 17 2025 21 mins

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. While we've already had many a hint as to what Kate did, this week's episode breaks it all down for us, entering Kate into the Bad Parent sweepstakes with entries from her mom, dad, and stepfather. On the island, things get weirder in the hatch as Michael gets a message from his son, who's possibl

Weekly Roundup: “Custodians of Wonder,” “Scrubs,” and Real-Life Conversation Hearts

Feb 12 2025 19 mins

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find comes from the adult nonfiction section this week: Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive by Eliot Stein. She can't vouch for the author (yet) but thinks this could be an entertaining and illuminating trip around the world.Terri's