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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.... more
FAQs about Parenting Roundabout:How many episodes does Parenting Roundabout have?The podcast currently has 2,943 episodes available.
May 07, 2020Virtual Pomp and CircumstanceNow that her daughter's high school will be offering a virtual graduation ceremony, Catherine is looking for ways to make watching the event feel special. For one thing, there will be a no-sweatpants dress code....more14minPlay
May 06, 2020Lockdown Breakdown (Appliance Edition)Just when we need them most, our household appliances seem to be protesting by falling apart. We're down half a dishwasher, a smoke alarm, a microwave, a stand mixer, and worst of all, a coffee maker....more12minPlay
May 05, 2020What We're Watching: ZEP "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad" and Veronica Mars "Lord of the Bling"On our entertainment-themed Round 2 this week, we finished the season of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist with "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad." The season finale somehow tied up all loose ends while also leaving us confused about what just happened and what might come next. Mentioned: The Good Place Podcast's episode on the recent Parks and Rec Covid-19 special [https://www.nbc.com/the-good-place/exclusives/tgp-podcast/video/4161501].On Veronica Mars, the case of the week involved yet another family we've never seen or heard of before, and ended with the continuing rehabilitation of Logan as maybe not such a horrible person. Next: We'll watch two episodes, "Mars vs. Mars” and “Ruskie Business.”...more27minPlay
May 04, 2020Pandemic RebatesCar insurers are compensating drivers for not driving, and colleges are refunding (at least some) room and board costs from abruptly cancelled sessions. Who else owes us some money?...more13minPlay
May 03, 2020Speed-Round Sunday: Embarrassing Tech MistakesAs much as we love our computers and devices and online opportunities, it’s hard not to think sometimes that things were simpler when we couldn’t accidentally video ourselves or e-mail snark to the one person we didn't want to see it. On today's Speed Round, we confess to some recent tech screw-ups and wish we had bigger buttons and a longer undo time. How has technology embarrassed you lately?...more4minPlay
May 02, 2020Second-Listen Saturday: Change Is HardWe try to keep things steady and stress-free for the kiddos, but there's not much we can do about the routine-busting disruptiveness of a parent's job loss or change....more20minPlay
May 01, 2020Roundabout Roundup: Project Runway, Comments by Celebs, and Tomato TimerOn this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Nicole's Instagram Minute offers @commentsbycelebs, [https://www.instagram.com/commentsbycelebs/] because celebs are just like us: They comment on their friends' Instagram posts. Catherine suggests the pleasant distraction of Project Runway's season 18 [https://www.nbc.com/project-runway], and Terri's keeping herself on task with the Tomato Timer app [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tomato-timer-time-manager/id1453228755]....more7minPlay
April 30, 2020Cheering Up While Locking DownSocial isolation means anxiety, discouragement, and disappointment, but we're finding some ways to cheer ourselves up (most of them involve food and drink). Mentioned: How to have a virtual game night at Chris Loves Julia [https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/have-a-virtual-game-night-our-favorite-games-to-play-online/]; Applebee's Chicken Tenders Family Bundle [https://www.applebees.com/en/menu/family-bundle-meals/chicken-tenders-family-bundle-feeds-4]....more12minPlay
April 29, 2020Pre-Pandemic PeevesWe know life has changed forever because of the coronavirus outbreak. And that might be a good thing, if we never have to exchange awkward hugs and kisses with acquaintances again....more13minPlay
April 28, 2020What We’re Watching: ZEP “Zoey’s Extraordinary Mother” and Veronica Mars “Clash of the Tritons”On our entertainment-themed Round 2 this week, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist had an extraordinary guest star (Bernadette Peters!) and continued to under-use another extraordinary guest, Renee Elise Goldsberry. Next: The season finale, "Zoey's Extraordinary Dad."On Veronica Mars, the plot of "Clash of the Tritons" was full of holes, but we enjoyed watching Veronica's sleuthing skills. Next: "Lord of the Bling."...more21minPlay
FAQs about Parenting Roundabout:How many episodes does Parenting Roundabout have?The podcast currently has 2,943 episodes available.