Parenting Roundabout
Parenting Roundabout
Parenting Roundabout
Join parenting writers Terri Mauro, Catherine Holecko, and Nicole Eredics for a daily look at the things parents are talking about, complaining about, and obsessing about right now.
Speed-Round Sunday: Clothing Injustices
On Speed-Round Sunday, we share a mini episode from our past for your weekend listening pleasure.​Inspired by the viral "I Swimsuit So Hard" video, we gripe about all the uncomfortable and impractical clothes women are expected to wear.
Mar 12
10 min
Second-Listen Saturday: ​The Indignities of Aging
On Second-Listen Saturday, we share moments from past episodes for your weekend listening pleasure. This discussion is from June 2019.​Terri may have just had a milestone birthday, but today Nicole is complaining about the little annoyances of aging. This is our reward for 20+ years of raising kids?!
Mar 11
13 min
Roundabout Roundup: TRU Hotels, Animals Doing Things on Instagram, and Universalis
On this week’s Roundabout Roundup, hip young traveler Nicole recommends TRU by Hilton hotels. Today's Instagram Minute is from Catherine, who suggests Animals Doing Things (cute and funny things). And Terri's Catholic Minute returns, this time with the Universalis app (mentioned: a past Catholic Minute pick, the Liturgy of the Hours from Word on Fire.)​Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music, which you hear on every episode.
Mar 9
10 min
Parental Peace Offerings
An article about parents of a newborn who buttered up their neighbors with free booze prompted us to obsess about what peace offerings we'd provide, and when (and whether they're needed at all).
Mar 8
11 min
Mistakes Were Made
Terri confessed to an error she would've yelled at her kids for making, so Nicole and Catherine had to chime in with their own goofs to make her feel better. Plus, we all complained about the frustrations of aging. Mentioned: A laptop cleaning kit that Nicole recommended and Catherine has already ordered.
Mar 7
15 min
What We’re Watching: Shrinking “Apology Tour” and Brothers and Sisters “Three Parties”
On this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, it's parties everywhere. The Shrinking gang, in the episode titled "Apology Tour," deals with post-party consequences (and still manages to have another party by the end of the ep). Next: S1 E8, "Boop."Various Walkers are of course partying in various ways in "Three Parties," an episode that felt like treading water in many ways--but with artichoke-themed cocktails. Next: S1 E19, "Game Night."
Mar 6
21 min
There’s a Subscription for That
A roundup of the best shampoo subscriptions got us talking about all the things we'd like to see delivered regularly to our doorsteps, from the practical (kitty litter) to the treat-yoself (Diet Dr Pepper and beauty products). Mentioned: Overnight Oats, Blackout Coffee Co., Black Rifle Coffee, Grounds and Hounds Coffee, Ipsy.
Mar 5
14 min
Speed-Round Sunday: Parenting App Ideas
On Speed-Round Sunday, we share a mini episode from our past for your weekend listening pleasure.Attention, app developers: We have some ideas for you, because we need help scheduling, nagging, and shopping. Mentioned: Mom-matchmaking app Peanut.
Mar 5
5 min
Second-Listen Saturday: The Things Only Mom Knows
On Second-Listen Saturday, we share moments from past episodes for your weekend listening pleasure. This discussion is from July 2019 (and it's a coincidence that it's our second Walker Hayes mention this week. What can we say--we've got a superfan in our midst).Inspired by "Don't Let Her," a sweet song from Walker Hayes, we obsess over all those details and quirks about our kids (and pets) that are important, but known only to us.
Mar 4
11 min
Roundabout Roundup: The Dumb Dads on Instagram, Jodsone Gel Nail Polish Kit, and This Is How It Always Is
On this week’s Roundabout Roundup, It's Terri's turn for an Instagram Minute: She's passing along a recommendation from her ENT (hi, Dr. Lee from Summit Health) for The Dumb Dads on Instagram. Nicole is taking manicures into her own hands with a gel nail polish kit, and Catherine suggests a book called This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel.​Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music, which you hear on every episode.
Mar 2
9 min
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