(It's that time of the year: Replay time, because we were unable to record new speed rounds for this week. But maybe this one is new to you!) For those with petite closets and serious weather shifts, it's time for the T-shirts and shorts to go away and the sweaters and long pants to emerge. No need for that in your life? Know that Terri is super-jealous. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed episode: 00:35 Dancing with the Stars Juniors: We've now divided the field into Big Kids and Littles, and guess what? We're rooting for the little guys. … 09:08 The West Wing Weekly podcast: Instead of watching an episode of The West Wing and then listening to a discussion of it on the WWW podcast, this week we enjoyed a special WWW devoted to the connections between West Wing and another of our all-time favorite TV shows, Parks & Recreation. Mentioned: This funny video of Rob Lowe (https://youtu.be/gJmT7jsfENo) pretending to be a real ash-hole (as they say on The Good Place; the video is filled with real-live swears, just FYI). For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

What with all the traveling, cooking, and eating last week, we could not record a new episode. So please enjoy this serving of leftovers from November 2017. We'll have a new Round 2 for you tomorrow. … 01:09 Cyber Monday Shopping: Will we be proactive about replacing things that are about to break or just keep clinging to them because we fear change? … 08:18 Make It a Habit: We have a checkered history when it comes to habit-forming. Does it count if we're good at creating the same good habits over and over again? … 23:12 Monday Speed Round: We Can't Remember: What was it we were going to talk about? It must be written down here somewhere. (Mentioned: Google Inbox's snooze feature, https://support.google.com/inbox/answer/6067583?hl=en.) … 30:44 Roundabout Roundup: Catherine is using dinner prep kits from her local supermarket (https://www.festfoods.com/), while Nicole is using Instacart to have the market come to her. And Terri's feeling productive with the Tide app (https://tide.moreless.io/en/). … 36:20 Shameless Self-Promotion: Preschoolers' Fears Explained (https://www.highlights.com/parents/articles/preschoolers-fears-explained); pre-order Nicole's book at Brookes Publishing (http://products.brookespublishing.com/Inclusion-in-Action-P1050.aspx) and save 10% with the code Eredics; fun and shareable quotes from the podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/parentingroundabout/photos/). For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

We tell our tales of cars that pull off magical U-turns, a family assembling itself from across the globe, and close encounters with groundhogs. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we go around the virtual table and share what we're grateful for this year. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Can't live with them, but definitely can't live without them: Our phones and their pet peeves. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed episode: 00:37 Dancing with the Stars: Unlikely champ Bobby Bones takes home the mirror ball! Mentioned: An early October episode of Bobby's podcast (#141, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bobbycast/id1220200987?mt=2&i=1000421241912&fbclid=IwAR3wqMGbtbnbfykj8VDdyeSltC_AHR_3O9I5V0SPcwSex5Kw8IrLAoJe0yo) featuring his pro partner Sharna. … 12:46 Dancing with the Stars Juniors: Adorable Akash was eliminated, but he took it like the champ that he is. … 21:51 The Good Place: Things take a welcome, weird turn on "Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By." Mentioned: This sequence from Lost (https://youtu.be/a7GkdaLSxeQ), which inspired the opening of the episode. … 27:28 The West Wing: Speaking of welcome, "Memorial Day" marks the end of season 5. Mostly, we're glad it's over. … Next week, a short and sweet episode for you as we cover “DWTS Juniors” and The West Wing Weekly podcast's (http://thewestwingweekly.com/) special episode on the influence of “The West Wing” on our beloved “Parks and Recreation.” … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

00:32 High-School Graduation Gifts: Options range from "a pen" to "a trip to Iceland." … 07:09 Losing a Pet: For Terri's family, the loss is fresh. But we've all experienced the death of a beloved dog, and helping our kids through it. … 33:45 Speed Round: Sad Movies: Sometimes you need a good cry, and there are plenty of films that will do the trick. Mentioned: He's Just Not That Into You (http://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/round-2-one-day-at-a-time-trophy-wife-and-hes-just-not-that-into-you) on Round 2. … 42:50 Roundabout Roundup: Mr. Handyman (https://www.mrhandyman.com/local-handyman-service/), Thredup (https://www.thredup.com/), and "A Toy Monkey That Escaped Nazi Germany and Reunited a Family" (https://www.npr.org/2018/11/14/663059048/a-toy-monkey-that-escaped-nazi-germany-and-reunited-a-family%20) on NPR. … 51:57 Shameless Self-Promotion: Terri's dog, My Girl, on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mygirlbarks); the podcast on Twitter (https://twitter.com/roundaboutchat); and a new website for the podcast too (http://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/). … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

We'll use our perfect day to catch up on our entertainment and just generally be slothful. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Our thoughts on what's overrated cover rather a lot of ground: Beaches. Amusement parks. Water parks. Camping. Leaving the house ever. See also: Our recent Speed Round on theory vs. reality (http://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-reality-check). For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.