23 APR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, Catherine's daughter defended her thesis project, and Catherine actually got to watch it from another time zone. What we're watching: Reservation Dogs creeps closer to the finish line with another pair of lovely episodes, "Wahoo!" and "Send It." We enjoy all the interactions among various generations and among both the living and the spirit worlds. Catherine's library find this week is an older documentary entitled https://www.obitdoc.com/, which highlights the work of obituary writers at the New York Times. Mentioned: The Times' https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/overlooked and another NYT-related documentary, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1621444/. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/dental-dilemmas (April 24, 2019), the prom (https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/prom-palooza and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-last-dance), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/tensions-and-transitions with adult kids (April 26, 2023), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/generation-gaps (April 27, 2023). Mentioned: Taylor Swift's new album, "https://store.taylorswift.com/products/the-tortured-poets-department-standard-digital-album." ​ Next week, we'll return to Reservation Dogs for the final two episodes of season 3, E9 ("Elora's Dad") and E10 ("Dig"). Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

16 APR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, we belatedly share our experiences with recent natural phenomena. Don't worry, Terri survived the Great New Jersey Earthquake. Mentioned: Catherine's report on the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/episode-183-kids-these-days. What we're watching: Thanks to our two-by-two watch schedule, we got a perfect pair of Reservation Dogs episodes this week. "House Made of Bongs" flashed back to 1976, and a fateful outing for Maximus, Bucky, Brownie, Irene, Mabel, and Fixico. Then "Frankfurter Sandwich" reassembled several members of that generation to spend time with Cheese out in the woods. Catherine's library find this week is the recently published https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746920/luigi-the-spider-who-wanted-to-be-a-kitten-by-michelle-knudsen-illustrated-by-kevin-hawkes/ by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Arachnophobes should look away, but everyone else will be charmed by this adorable critter. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/doing-our-homework (April 17, 2019); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/why-we-love-our-kids-obsessions (April 18, 2019); and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/kids-stuff-side-hustles (April 18, 2022). Mentioned: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-5-stages-of-heartbreak-playlists-apple-music-1235649873/ and a https://hixtape.com/hixtape-vol-3-difftape-is-here/. ​ Next week, we'll return to Reservation Dogs season 3, E7 ("Wahoo!") and E8 ("Send It"). Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

9 APR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, we find that we're still involved in "youth" sports, even though our kids are well past the age of T-ball and tot soccer. What we're watching: Reservation Dogs season 3 brought two very different episodes. "Deer Lady" gave us both the origin story of this character and a gut-wrenching look at https://boardingschoolhealing.org/education/us-indian-boarding-school-history/. "Friday" bought comic relief with a day at the IHS clinic as the kids served their punishment for running away to California. Catherine's library find this week is https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54976986 by Maggie Shipstead, the epic tale of a female aviator born in 1914. It's complex, sweeping, and full of adventure. Mentioned: Previous pick https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/weekly-roundup-baking-injury-reservation-dogs-s2-the-strange-case-of-dr-couney-and-unsound-sleep. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/say-no-to-naysaying (April 10, 2019); https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-when-people-come-to-you-for-help-what-do-they-need (April 11, 2017); and https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-what-do-you-treat-yourself-with (April 14, 2016). Mentioned: The movie https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/weekly-roundup-an-autumn-fall-dwts-champions-historical-farts-and-would-you-rather, a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHGsLuA76w, and a https://authory.com/TerriMauro/But-What-If-They-Can-a006ad2cb4a4b46ce8cbe6121d565ef32?c=cf553494b752e4bd79ccf625378eed4f9; https://elmhurst1925.com/products/oat-nog and https://www.oatsovernight.com/. ​ Next week, we'll return to Reservation Dogs season 3, E5 ("House Made of Bongs") and E6 ("Frankfurter Sandwich"). Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

2 APR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, Terri has been spiffing up her office by returning the walls to their original blank slate and adding a coffee and tea station. Mentioned: Electric kettles from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MVGP8T and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KYSLNQ/. What we're watching: We return to Reservation Dogs for season 3. The first two episodes, "BUSSIN'" and "Maximus," give Bear his spotlight and his odyssey into oddity and wisdom. Catherine's library find this week is a follow-up to https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/weekly-roundup-texting-etiquette-reservation-dogs-s2-the-worlds-best-class-plant-and-running-late: This time, we meet https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Rick-the-Rock-of-Room-214/Julie-Falatko/9781534494640, who wants to leave the classroom and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j76DxewXo9k out in the world. Rick's creators are author by Julie Falatko and illustrator Ruth Chan. Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Rock-Authentic-Approved-Original/dp/B07KN9FK4B. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/birthday-celebrations-for-big-kids (April 5, 2023); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/family-financial-planning (April 4, 2022); and the https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-whats-the-most-recent-photo-on-your-phone (April 6, 2017). Mentioned: https://www.ifoundaquiltedheart.com/. ​ Next week, we'll return to Reservation Dogs season 3, E3 ("Deer Lady") and E4 ("Friday"). Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

26 MAR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, Terri (a true Senior Swiftie) is watching the Eras Tour on Disney+ and marveling at the spectacle. What we're watching: Also a spectacle, of a different kind, is season 3 of Girls5Eva. The gang goes on tour and tremendous silliness ensues, as you would expect from this show. Mentioned: https://twitter.com/joereid at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-had-oscar-buzz/id1397188193?mt=2. Catherine's library find this week is a nonfiction series for kids called https://bearportpublishing.com/shop/show/12692. It's yet another example of smart people figuring out how to teach science and encourage reluctant readers through bodily functions. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/14-ways-to-ruin-your-kids-lives (March 25, 2019); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/episode-211-anger-management (March 26, 2018); and https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/episode-62-restaurant-rating-and-hating-cooking (March 27, 2015). Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/anniegetyourgum and https://www.instagram.com/the_leighton_show/ on Instagram, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rVhGBd31Tk&list=PLxA687tYuMWj3XrM914v1Ztx1xXOpv_Vl album, "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVk_e31dnlE" by Ben Folds Five, "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmVVkbx3jE" by the Decemberists, and an upcoming https://tv.apple.com/us/show/franklin/umc.cmc.6etw1ja7p37ygnpdttyy4nryc. ​ Next week, we'll return to Reservation Dogs for season 3. We'll watch the first two episodes: "BUSSIN'" and "Maximus." Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

19 MAR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, we are still trying to teach our kids about conveying urgency in their texts. What we're watching: We finished season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 9 ("Offerings") and 10 ("I Still Believe"), two more opportunities to weep through our laughter and cheer on the Rez Dogs as they finally make it all the way to California. Catherine's library find this week is a sweet picture book called https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/570134/the-worlds-best-class-plant-by-audrey-vernick-and-liz-garton-scanlon-illustrated-by-lynnor-bontigao/ by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick, illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao, and starring a surprisingly cool spider plant named Jerry. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/perils-of-punctuality (March 18, 2021); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/follow-our-advice-not-your-passion (March 18, 2020); and the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/episode-210-the-sting-of-rejection (March 19, 2018). Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhWqpvGq6b4; our episode https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/working-hard-or-hardly-working. ​ Next week, we'll watch https://www.netflix.com/title/81630704 (which has moved to Netflix) and talk about all of season 3. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

12 MAR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, we start with a cautionary tale about baking your own bread: It could lead to an ER visit. What we're watching: On season 2 of Reservation Dogs, episodes 7 ("Stay Gold Cheesy Boy") and 8 ("This Is Where the Plot Thickens") could not have been more different. One focused on Cheese and his big heart, and the other on Big and an unintentional acid trip that led to some real-life trippiness. We'd watch #7 again and again, and are delighted that it's in the https://extrahotgreat.com/ehg-463/. But once was enough for #8. Catherine's library find this week is https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318587/the-strange-case-of-dr-couney-by-dawn-raffel/ by Dawn Raffel. It caught her eye because the author was one of Catherine's bosses at her first job after college. Plus, it does sound like a fascinating tale. Mentioned: https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/weekly-roundup-back-to-school-problems-only-murders-in-the-building-the-afterparty-empire-of-the-sum-and-archival-complaints and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/weekly-roundup-celebrity-charity-auction-only-murders-in-the-building-dwts-preview-pockets-and-linty-and-what-moms-need-to-know. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed a https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/clickbait-complaint (March 15, 2023); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/unsound-sleep (March 14, 2019); and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-what-was-your-most-memorable-birthday (March 15, 2018).  ​ Next week, we'll watch the final two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 2: E9 “Offerings" and E10 “I Still Believe.” Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

5 MAR 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, what happened in Vegas didn't stay there, as Catherine reported on her recent trip. Mentioned: https://meowwolf.com/visit/las-vegas. What we're watching: We continued with season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 5 and 6: "Wide Net" and "Decolonativization." We learned a little more about the aunties as they headed to an out-of-town conference, and an earnest pair of workshop presenters tried to help the teens learn more about themselves (without much success). Catherine's library find this week, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX0EjI5GCw0 by Rachel Bright with illustrations by Nadia Shireen, prompted mention of other slug and pug books (https://www.amazon.com/Needs-Andersen-Press-Picture-Books/dp/1467793094, https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Doug-Pug-Scholastic/dp/1338359533/, https://www.amazon.com/Pig-Pug-Aaron-Blabey/dp/1407154982/) as well as reminiscences about some other faves, like https://roomonthebroom.com/ and https://www.gruffalo.com/, both written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-neverending-story-of-household-tasks (March 10, 2021); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/launching-a-young-adult (March 7, 2019); and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-whats-your-favorite-girl-scout-cookie (March 8, 2018). A correction: Last week, Catherine said she had learned of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert scheduled for the afternoon. Turns out, the band in question was the https://rhcp.scot/, which makes a lot more sense (and frankly sounds a lot more fun). ​ Next week, we'll watch the next two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 2: E7 “Stay Gold Cheesy Boy" (which has been inducted into the https://extrahotgreat.com/ehg-463/) and E8 “This Is Where the Plot Thickens.” Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

27 FEB 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, Terri's making a Lenten sacrifice and exploring its technicalities. She may need to be more specific next year. What we're watching: We continued with season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 3 and 4: "Roofing" and "Mabel." Both had their share of humor as well as a hearty helping of melancholy and heartbreak, as Elora lost her grandmother but connected with their community. Catherine's library find this week is actually her book club find that could become a library find for someone else. It's called https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54236133, by Andrew J. Graff, and it takes place in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Mentioned: Terri's current audiobook listen, https://www.fromcradletostage.com/ by Virginia Hanlon Grohl (mother of Dave Grohl, whose own book was a https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/winter-break-speed-round-best-books-of-2022). In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/trying-on-job-titles (March 1, 2021); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/why-parents-never-get-a-break-on-bedtime (February 26, 2020); and our https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-what-are-your-priorities-as-a-parent (March 1, 2017). Mentioned: https://www.thesprucepets.com/best-probiotics-for-dogs-4176495, Jamie Lee Curtis's https://www.eonline.com/news/1367379/jamie-lee-curtis-hot-take-on-matinee-concerts-is-hilariously-relatable, and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/holiday-recap-the-boys-in-the-boat-asteroid-city-veeps-concerts-choose-your-own-nightmare-and-parenting-rites-of-passage as another old-person option: Stream concerts from home instead! ​ Next week, we'll watch the next two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 2: E5 “Wide Net" and E6 “Decolonativization.” Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

20 FEB 2024 · On our latest weekly roundup, we discover that Catherine's children need a refresher on what a https://www.investopedia.com/terms/1/529plan.asp is, and possibly the number of a good attorney. What we're watching: We started season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 1 and 2: "The Curse" and "Run." As we predicted and feared, Jackie and Elora's journey does not go well. Meanwhile, back home, Willie Jack tries to reverse their bad luck with the (questionable) help of Bucky and Brownie. Catherine's library find this week presents two books that kids might really enjoy, but that may teach some unsavory lessons: https://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Readers-Ugly-Animals/dp/1426321295 by Laura Marsh and https://www.charlesbridge.com/products/animals-that-make-me-say-ewwww by Dawn Cusick. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-first-rule-of-admin-club (February 19, 2020); https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/episode-206-mom-friendships (February 19, 2018); and https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-how-safe-is-your-music-collection (February 22, 2016). Mentioned: HARDY's "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km3DY77vINU" and "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVmVVkbx3jE" from the Hamilton Mixtape. ​ Next week, we'll watch the next two episodes of Reservation Dogs, season 2: E3 "Roofing" and E4 "Mabel." Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.