Weekly Roundup: Boomerang Books, DWTS Podcasts, and Trick-or-Treating Teens

Weekly Roundup: Boomerang Books, DWTS Podcasts, and Trick-or-Treating Teens

Author: Parenting Roundabout October 23, 2025 Duration: 21:26
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is what her library calls "Boomerang Books." These are titles that aren't cataloged and can't be checked out. You can just borrow them for as long as you need them, then bring them back for the next person to enjoy. Mentioned: Beach Read by Emily Henry, Little Free Libraries.

Terri's random recommendation is Dancing with the Stars-themed this week. She suggests checking out the DWTS episodes of celebrity contestant Danielle Fishel's podcast, Pod Meets World, as well as the official DWTS podcast, hosted by last season's winner, Joey Graziadei. And of course, you can hear our thoughts every Tuesday night on YouTube; here's our chat on this week's Wicked-themed episode.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2017 that asked, Should Teens Trick-or-Treat?.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S4 E1, "The Beginning of the End," on Tuesday, October 28
  • Only Murders in the Building S5 E8 and E9 on Wednesday, October 29
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, October 30

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

​This episode was recorded in front of a live audience ... of dogs.

Every week, Parenting Roundabout brings together the voices and experiences of writers Terri Mauro and Catherine Holecko. Think of it less as a manual and more as a conversation happening across the kitchen table, where the topics flow as freely as the coffee. They dive into the cultural moments, family dynamics, and daily dilemmas that actually fill your news feed and your thoughts, from the latest kids' TV show sparking debate to the subtle shifts in how we think about family and society. This isn't about perfect answers, but about navigating the messy, rewarding loop of raising kids alongside someone who gets it. In each episode of this podcast, you'll hear a natural, often humorous discussion that reflects what's really on parents' minds right now-the small complaints, the genuine obsessions, and the shared wisdom that comes from living it. Tune in for a dose of reality and camaraderie, a break from the noise that still manages to engage with the things that matter most in the whirlwind of family life.
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