On our latest weekly roundup, we have a happy update to Terri's dog-boarding dilemma. Cousin dog to the rescue! What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, we went from a (not so) shocking elimination to a kinda shocking non-elimination, as all five semi-finalists went through to the finale. Go, Alyson and Sasha! And Ariana and Pasha! And Jason and Daniella! And Xochitl and Val! And even Charity and Artem! On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 6, “Warning Shots" were fired in both the union battles and the opera wars, Ada's honeymoon ended very abruptly, and Marian was put on the spot in the worst way. Catherine's library find this week is both a book and a concept: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Folded_Book_Art/s_SQuwEACAAJ?hl=en. We agree that it looks very cool, but you probably won't find us trying it ourselves. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/shouting-out-our-kids-skills (December 5, 2022), our own https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/episode-97-social-media-sadz-and-super-parenting-skillz (December 4, 2015), and what makes a https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-good-enough-christmas (December 5, 2019). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover the Dancing with the Stars finale and "Wonders Never Cease" (S2 E7) on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.

On our latest weekly roundup, Catherine reported on her recent Airbnb stay, which didn't sway Terri at all from her "not for me" position. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, it was Taylor Swift Night and, at long last, the exit of Harry Jowsey. Mentioned: A report that Harry asked to https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dancing-stars-harry-jowsey-offered-143851611.html, and a theory that https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/abc-exec-addresses-theory-swifties-got-harry-jowsey-off-dwts/ is what finally took him out. On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 5, “Close Enough to Touch," things got scary for Peggy (as we predicted), watchful Watson saved Bertha's dinner for the Duke from Turner's amateur-hour machinations, and Aunt Ada got married! Mentioned: The book The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah; the true story of https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-emily-warren-roebling.html, who secretly took over her husband's role as chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. Catherine's library find this week is a funny picture book that asks the question: What would happen if Grandpa really did get your schnozz when playing the classic game of https://www.harpercollins.com/products/got-your-nose-alan-katz?variant=40352561037346? In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/how-influential-are-we (December 1, 2022), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/family-splurges (December 2, 2021), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/all-we-want-for-christmas (December 2, 2019). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover the Dancing with the Stars semi-finals and "Warning Shots" (S2 E6) on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available!

On our latest weekly roundup, we started with an update from Terri on her broken wrist and how her recovery is progressing. She still does not recommend breaking a bone. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, it was Whitney Houston Night and Barry Williams danced his last, after a good long run. Kudos to you, Greg Brady! On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 4, "His Grace the Duke," saw more Opera Warring, romantic entanglements beginning and ending, and the start of Bertha's takedown of her former maid, Turner. Catherine's library find this week is in the who knew?? category: It's series of thrillers based on the famed (at least locally) https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/public-tours/us-mailboat/. It's called, of course, the https://daniellelincolnhanna.com/product-category/books/. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/finding-positive-places-online (November 23, 2020), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/thank-you-for-co-parenting (November 25, 2019), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-happy-thanksgiving (November 22, 2018). Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/heidiwranglescats, an https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61767292-inspired https://www.tiktok.com/@broncoskating/video/7279140132807085355, and its predecessor, the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104040/. ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover Taylor Swift Night on Dancing with the Stars and "Close Enough to Touch" (S2 E5) on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available!

On our latest weekly roundup, we started by learning about the specialized profession of library moving, and Terri came up with an idea for a new TV show. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, Music Video Night brought us some literal and some more creative interpretations of iconic music videos, plus Paula Abdul judging (we'd like to keep her on the panel, please!). On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 3, "Head to Head," it's date night at a terrible play and, as Ward McAllister, Nathan Lane plays 19th-century Frogger literally and figuratively as the Opera Wars heat up. Catherine's library find this week is a picture book celebrating a holiday that doesn't get much attention in little-kid lit: Yom Kippur. It's https://store.behrmanhouse.com/index.php/big-wolf-s-yom-kippur.html by David Sherrin, illustrated by Martín Morón (see a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0rQnKJMjBU). In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/unnatural-consequences (November 14, 2022), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/whats-your-mom-flex (November 15, 2021), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/habit-breaking-and-habit-forming (November 13, 2019). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover Whitney Houston Night on Dancing with the Stars and "His Grace the Duke" (S2 E4) on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available!

On our latest weekly roundup, we discuss the challenges of dog boarding and the implications for family travel as the winter holidays approach. What we're watching: As always, Dancing with the Stars went all in for Halloween with "Monster Night," with the costuming, hair, and makeup departments working even more overtime than usual (but we still think the scariest dance was when https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IfT89h_WSg with very little assistance from hair and makeup). On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 2, "Some Sort of Trick," featured a great deal of romantical intrigue, with current, past, and possibly future pursuers and partners turning up left and right. Mentioned: The https://listen.hbo.com/gilded-age-podcast from HBO. Catherine's library find this week was more TV: A series called https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5650650/ about the early English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, from (some of) the creators of Downton Abbey. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/just-do-it-already (November 9, 2022), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/holiday-happenings-and-headaches (November 10, 2021), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/whos-your-vent-buddy (November 7, 2019). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover Music Video Night on Dancing with the Stars and "Head to Head" (S2 E3) on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available! ​

On our latest weekly roundup, Catherine is sorely tempted by some very cute kittens (it's easy because they live 2,000 miles away). Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/heidiwranglescats/. What we're watching: It was time for that Dancing with the Stars staple, "My Most Memorable Year." As always, that meant lots of emotional, barefoot contemporary dances (and a bunch of Viennese waltzes) followed by judging that seems extra harsh, what with all the hearts on all the sleeves. We also returned to The Gilded Age with season 2, episode 1: "You Don't Even Like Opera." Once again, there is scheming, secrets, and many, many elaborate hats. Mentioned: Commentary on the show from the Fug Girls (on their https://www.gofugyourself.com/tag/the-gilded-age and their https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-gilded-age-the-flower-moon-and) and https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/the-gilded-age-season-2-carrie-coon-bertha-russell-walter-white-julian-fellowes-1234858897/. Catherine's library find this week spotlights a series called the https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-the-food-group, from illustrator http://www.peteoswald.com/book-test and author https://www.joryjohn.com/. Check out The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Big Cheese, and many more. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/signs-of-senior-parent-itis (October 31, 2022), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/halloween-hassles (October 31, 2019), and https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/speed-round-whats-the-scariest-place-youve-been (November 1, 2016). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover "Monster Night" (Halloween) on Dancing with the Stars, and "Some Sort of Trick" on The Gilded Age. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available! ​

On our latest weekly roundup, Terri gives us the low-down on the perfectly pleasant walk that turned into a broken wrist and a bunch of other bumps and bruises--and caused us to skip a week of podcasting for the first time in forever. What we're watching: We quickly discussed two weeks' worth of Dancing with the Stars: Motown Night (aka Wig Night) and Disney 100 Night (aka a car commercial/people in varying degrees of very literal costumes). We also watched Champions, starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlyn Olson, and a delightful cast of actors with intellectual disabilities portraying a team of basketball players. Shout-out to Kevin Iannucci, Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Ashton Gunning, Matthew Von Der Ahe, James Day Keith, Tom Sinclair, Alex Hintz, Casey Metcalfe, and Bradley Edens. We loved watching them and hope this leads to many more roles for them. ​ Catherine's library find owes a lot to potty humor. We've got https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624759/the-big-bang-and-other-farts-by-daisy-bird-illustrated-by-marianna-coppo/ by Daisy Bird, along with https://www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/book/?isbn=9781524791896 by Zoe Foster Blake and https://read.sourcebooks.com/for-children/9781728271170-butt-or-face-hc-pic-bk.html by Kari Lavelle. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/what-moms-of-teens-need (October 26, 2020), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/parenting-would-you-rather (October 28, 2019), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-beyond-valedictorians (October 23, 2017). ​ Next week, our TV watch will cover "Most Memorable Year" on Dancing with the Stars, and we'll return to The Gilded Age: Season 2 debuts October 29. Until then (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available! ​

On our latest weekly roundup, Terri shares some decluttering success stories, including finding a loving home for her vintage record albums. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building's season finale, "Opening Night" (episode 9), we learn whodunit (that is, the multiple whos who done it) and question the wisdom of having very serious conversations in the wings while a show is underway on stage. Plus, of course, the next murder in the building happens, so we're ready for season 4. On Dancing with the Stars, it was Latin Night, or as Terri called it, "Dresses with Sleeves Night." Bruno continued to impress (?) with his collection of mesh shirts, and there were quite a few enjoyable, well-done dances. ​ Catherine's library find this week is https://www.pocketyarnlings.com/blog/best-amigurumi-books. Therein, you can find instructions on how to crochet everything from a doughnut-shaped unicorn to Mr. T to a whole family of dinosaurs. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-runaway-volunteer-train (that we've successfully disembarked from; October 10, 2019), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/care-packages (October 9, 2019), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-are-you-a-digital-hoarder (October 9, 2017). ​ Note: After this episode was recorded, but before Terri edited it, she fell and broke her wrist. So if the editing on this episode is even less professional than usual, have mercy. Next week we will be off while Terri has surgery and recovers. We will be back the week after with stories—you can bet on that. ​When we come back, our TV watch will cover Motown and Disney nights on Dancing with the Stars as well as the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15339570/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1. While we're gone (and anytime you're in need), the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog are available.​

On our latest weekly roundup, we are once again grateful that we don't have to deal with all the logistics surrounding high school events (even though we have a front-row seat to some of them). What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building's "Thirty" (episode 9), the trio started to close in on Ben's killer (killers?). We were quite proud of some of the predictions and connections we made last week, as well as those discussed over on https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/but-will-there-be-dip-for-dinner/, the Substack from the Fug Girls. We also did get the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars after all, and found it enjoyable even at two and a half hours long. So many dances! Mentioned: Jason Mraz's songs "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acvIVA9-FMQ" (featuring Colbie Caillat) and "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A." ​ Catherine's library find this week highlights the cozy mystery phenomenon, especially the https://cozy-mystery.com/catherine-bruns.html. There's one for everyone! In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/what-cheers-us-up (October 8, 2020), Apple Watch features for parents (https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/apple-watch-this, and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/apple-watch-features-for-parents), and https://parentingroundabout.libsyn.com/episode-88-books-we-love-books-wed-ban-books-wed-like (October 2, 2015). ​ We'll be back with a new episode next Tuesday. Our TV watch will cover S3 E10 of Only Murders in the Building (“Opening Night,” the finale!) and "Latin Night" on Dancing with the Stars. If you miss hearing from us every single day, the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog await you!

On our latest weekly roundup, we checked out a https://www.ebay.com/e/charity/tusc-charity-auction. Proceeds are going to support striking actors and writers, but we think the potential for awkwardness is rather high. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "Sitzprobe" (episode 8), set at a rehearsal for Oliver's musical, was fittingly filled with drama. The highlight was Charles successfully singing the "Pickwick Triplets" patter song, which you can https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piv19tK4lH4 (earworm alert!!). You can also check out the https://mashable.com/article/only-murders-in-the-building-pickwick-triplets-lyrics or https://open.spotify.com/album/5rdADdBpF0qp94W93Ho8z8. We also previewed the 32nd season of Dancing with the Stars, which is set to premiere tonight (September 26), but is in danger of being disrupted by the aforementioned WGA strike. ​ Catherine's library find this week is a two-fer: For adults, we're intrigued by a niche nonfiction title called https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/hannah-carlson/pockets/9781643751542/ by Hannah Carlson. And for kids, who wouldn't want to read about an anthropomorphic ball of lint called Linty? That's https://www.kidscanpress.com/product/linty-a-pocketful-of-adventure/ by Mike Shiell. In the archives, we revisit episodes in which we discussed https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/parenting-past-vs-present (September 28, 2020), https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/the-one-they-tell-everything-to (September 25, 2019), and https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog/speed-round-what-reality-show-would-you-go-on (September 26, 2017). ​ We'll be back with a new episode next Tuesday. Our TV watch will cover S3 E9 of Only Murders in the Building (“Thirty”) and the first episode of Dancing with the Stars, ​if it happens. If you miss hearing from us every single day, the https://www.parentingroundaboutpodcast.com/blog await you!