Parenting Roundabout

Weekly Roundup: Library Holds, iPhone Mirroring, and Good Mom Moments

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is the joy of putting items on hold. It's like ordering yourself a gift: It will arrive …

Apr 02, 2026 · 24m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E7, “The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. This week, it's the tale of one John Locke, and how he journeys from the island to the …

Apr 01, 2026 · 19m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E9, “Daddy Issues"

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. This time, Jimmy's dad (played by Jeff Daniels) arrives to give all the bad dads of …

Mar 31, 2026 · 22m

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Weekly Roundup: “Yes, Ma’am,” the Return of “Scrubs,” and Parents Oversharing

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is the misleadingly titled <i><a href="https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/yes-ma-am" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yes, Ma'am: The Secret Lives of Royal Servants</a></i> by …

Mar 26, 2026 · 20m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E6, “316”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. The Oceanic Six have (mostly) reassembled, and we (sorta) find out how they ended up on a plane …

Mar 25, 2026 · 20m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E8, “Depression Diet”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. Alas, Terri's fervent hope that Maya was simply lost in the crowd at Disneyland was dashed. …

Mar 24, 2026 · 24m

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Weekly Roundup: “You’re a Winner, Gracie Wei,” “The Friday Afternoon Club,” and Messy Moms

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is the first in a new kids' chapter book series. It's called <i><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748698/gracie-wei-1-youre-a-winner-gracie-wei-by-kristen-mei-chase-illustrated-by-basia-tran/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">You're …

Mar 19, 2026 · 18m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E5, “This Place Is Death”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. In Los Angeles, Ben is still busy assembling his group of island departees, and Sun has to choose …

Mar 18, 2026 · 21m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E7, “I Will Be Grape”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. This is sometimes a happy fun show and sometimes a sad scary one, and this one …

Mar 17, 2026 · 21m

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Weekly Roundup: “Like Family,” Duolingo, and Warning Labels We Need

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is a novel that had many blurbs that appealed to her, so she wants to check it …

Mar 11, 2026 · 16m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E4, “The Little Prince”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. In Los Angeles, Ben continues his manipulative efforts to return the gang to the island. On the island, …

Mar 11, 2026 · 19m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E6, “Dereks Don’t Die”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. Be reassured that no Dereks die in this episode, thankfully. And both parents and kids step …

Mar 10, 2026 · 19m

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Weekly Roundup: “Ungovernable,” “Still,” “BRATS,” and Parenting Mantras

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find </b>is a book of nonfiction that may sound like a parenting book, but doesn't, in fact, contain …

Mar 05, 2026 · 21m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E3, “Jughead”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. The Oceanic Six took a back seat in this episode, so we could follow the island residents as …

Mar 04, 2026 · 20m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E5, “Hold Your Horsies”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. This season is supposed to be about moving on, but our characters are really moving in …

Mar 03, 2026 · 24m

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Weekly Roundup: “The F-It Diet,” Zoom, and One-Star Parenting Experiences

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is a book by Caroline Dooner with a title that appeals: <i><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-fck-it-diet-caroline-dooner?variant=40824827379746" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The F**k-It …

Feb 26, 2026 · 22m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E2 “The Lie”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. This episode continued the theme of fallout from the Oceanic Six's departure, as Hurley struggles with maintaining the …

Feb 25, 2026 · 17m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E4, “The Field”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. This time, Liz tried to extend her mom powers by surveilling Brian and Charlie, but crashed …

Feb 24, 2026 · 15m

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Weekly Roundup: “The Bedtime Book for Dogs,” the “Opalite” Music Video, and the Winter Olympics

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is a book to read to your dog (probably while your child is listening):<i> <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bruce-littlefield/the-bedtime-book-for-dogs/9781455511389/" target="_blank" …

Feb 19, 2026 · 23m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E1, “Because You Left”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. We kick off season 5 with a check-in on the Oceanic 6. How are they doing? Not that …

Feb 18, 2026 · 22m

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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E3, “D-Day”

Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's <i>Shrinking</i>. This episode brings us that old sitcom standard: A new baby! And a huge crowd of …

Feb 17, 2026 · 20m

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Weekly Roundup: “Feel the Bern,” Wakeout, and Real-Life Conversation Hearts

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.<br /><br /><b>Catherine's library find</b> is a cozy mystery inspired by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders_mittens_meme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bernie Sanders mittens meme</a>. It's called …

Feb 12, 2026 · 18m

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E13-14, “There’s No Place Like Home, Parts 2 and 3”

Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's <i>Lost</i>. In the final two hours of season 4, the Oceanic Six finally, officially, leave the island. The island …

Feb 11, 2026 · 21m

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