[This week's speed rounds have been selected from our archives by Nicole. This one originally ran in April 2017.] On today's Speed Round, we talked weird foods we're not afraid to say we like. Hear us justify our appreciation of rice cakes with margarine, Brussels sprouts, and Vegemite. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

[This week's speed rounds have been selected from our archives by Nicole. This one originally ran in September 2016.] Catherine's son is still angling for an alpaca (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18923055), and while none of us has ever had one of those in our backyard, we have occasionally accumulated less common pets than the dogs that regularly chime in on our episodes. What's the weirdest pet you've had? Tell us about it in the comments here or on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Parenting-Roundabout-203015833087281/). … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed podcast: 00:36 So You Think You Can Dance: After giving up on this show two years ago (during an ill-fated "next generation" season featuring tweens, https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18923119), we are trying again. So far, so good! … 11:17 The West Wing: On "Constituency of One," everyone in the West Wing is having a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day. … 21:03 Challenge Round: The Martian: Meanwhile, on Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is having a much worse series of days, but he has a better attitude about it. Mentioned: Articles about the movie's use of the F-word (https://www.polygon.com/2015/10/22/9592366/The-martian-rating-fuck), and the school-friendly version of the book (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/business/andy-weirs-best-seller-the-martian-gets-a-classroom-friendly-makeover.html%20) from which the film was adapted. … For next week, Terri challenged Catherine to watch the pilot of “Royal Pains” (thus completing her USA Network bingo card, https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18922498). We'll also watch the “West Wing” episode "Disaster Relief" and the next episode of “So You Think You Can Dance.” … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

[We're taking turns picking out some favorite episodes to share with you on weeks when vacations disrupt our usual chattiness. Nicole raided our archives for today's full episode (from January 29, 2018) and the speed rounds you'll hear on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tomorrow, though, you can listen to a brand-new Round 2.] 00:46 Travels with Catherine: We know you'll be jealous when you hear where Catherine stopped (https://iowa80truckstop.com/) on her 15-hour trip from Wisconsin to Kansas. … 06:58 The Buzz About Bouncing Back: "Resilience" is a big buzzword in parenting and education, but what does it even mean? And is there really a way to help every child develop it? … 24:10 Speed Round: Pack Your Bags, Kids! We discuss whether our kids can be trusted to pack their own suitcases, and the value of a packing list that comes from an authority figure other than Mom. … 33:20 Roundabout Roundup: Dog Shaming (http://www.dogshaming.com/), plus WeRateDogs on Twitter (https:/twitter.com/dog_rates) and in book form(http://skyhorsepublishing.com/titles/12813-9781510717145-weratedogs); SocialOomph (https://www.socialoomph.com); and the GroupMe app (https://groupme.com/en-US/). … 39:32 Shameless Self-Promotion: This very show on PlayerFM's Best Parenting Podcasts (https://player.fm/featured/parenting); Nicole's book, with a review from Terri (http://products.brookespublishing.com/Inclusion-in-Action-P1050.aspx); the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prpodcast/). … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Nicole brought to our attention an article about American Dream Miami (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5862329/USs-biggest-mall-gets-ahead-Florida.html), soon to be the biggest mall in America, but not exactly our dream of the perfect mall. We'd skip the amusement park rides and ice-climbing wall and focus on things like roaming nail technicians, golf carts, and the ability to shop in peace. Mentioned: Mall of America (https://mallofamerica.com), West Edmonton Mall (http://www.wem.ca), and American Dream Meadowlands (https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2018/05/american_dream_megamall_opening_next_year.html), coming soon to Terri's neighborhood, yikes. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

There are plenty of foods we have limited interest in, or enjoy in small amounts, or enjoy not at all. But is there anything we can imagine indulging in again and again and forever? Hear what salty, cheese-y, and sweet stuff makes our list. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Sure, it's healthy to let things go, and to appreciate that the only people we can change are ourselves. But can we always manage that? Do we still try to get even with people? Or just yell at them in our heads? It's complicated. For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

Your road map to this week's entertainment-themed podcast: … 00:37 Trophy Wife: We come to the end of this one-season wonder, wistfully. It's quirky and sweet and you should watch it (for free on the ABC website, https://abc.go.com/shows/trophy-wife). … 09:40 The West Wing: Speaking of wistful, season 5's "Han" includes a lot of sad piano music, troubled CJ, and mournful Bartlet. … 20:39 Challenge Round: Burn Notice: Terri continued Catherine's USA Network education; see also Suits (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18922503), White Collar (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18922403), and Psych (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18922815) with the 2007 pilot of this enjoyable procedural about a spy cut loose by his handlers. … For next week, Catherine challenged Terri (and her husband) to watch the movie “The Martian” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1). We'll also start watching this season of “So You Think You Can Dance” (https://www.fox.com/so-you-think-you-can-dance/), and continue with “The West Wing” (season 5, episode 4, "Constituency of One"). … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

00:30 Greek Salad Truths: Catherine has just returned from Greece, and can confirm: There should be no lettuce in your "Greek" salad. … 07:47 What I Did on My Summer Vacation: It's no surprise that our kids' experiences are a lot less free-range than our own were. But we did find at least one common thread. … 18:30 Speed Round: Summer Birthdays: One thing Terri and Catherine did during their school holidays was attempt to celebrate their birthdays. It wasn't easy, but those born under other astrological signs can have a tough time too. … 25:37 Roundabout Roundup: Little Women on PBS (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/little-women/); The Band's Visit cast album (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-bands-visit-original-broadway-cast-recording/1346806048?mt=1&app=music&at=11lRqa); compression bags for packing (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01960PY96/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=motherswithattit&linkId=2d44c9c7153e1ae6979f97e382188585). … 31:06 Shameless Self-Promotion: "The Serious Value of Silly Sounds" (https://www.highlights.com/parents/articles/the-serious-value-of-silly-sounds); Special Needs News on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SNNewsTweets); weekly inclusive education chats on Twitter (https://twitter.com/hashtag/iechat?src=hash). … For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.

[This week's speed rounds have been selected from our archives by Terri. This one originally ran in September 2016, and includes our old friend Amanda Morin.] You might expect people who talk as much as we do to be ready for a little action, but when it comes right down to it, we're a sidekick kinda group. Find out who alone among us was ready to assume both great power and great responsibility, and tell us which role you'd pick in the comments here or on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Parenting-Roundabout-203015833087281/). For quotes, archives, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.