Weekly Roundup: Familiar Authors, “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,” and Resolutions for Our Families

Weekly Roundup: Familiar Authors, “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,” and Resolutions for Our Families

Author: Parenting Roundabout January 8, 2026 Duration: 21:12
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a title from our former podcast pal from the About.com years, Kathy Ceceri. Her book The Silk Road: Explore the World's Most Famous Trade Route is one of her earlier publications, but it's still on library shelves. Catherine's also encountered other books from authors she knows at the library: My Basmati Bat Mitzvah by Paula Freedman and My Neighbor Saw Me Naked: And Other Reasons You Need Drapes by Annie Elliott.

Terri's random recommendation is Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, the docuseries on Disney+. Watch if you're a Swiftie, or if you're curious about what happens behind the scenes of a production like the Eras tour. Mentioned: Shrinking season 3, coming soon.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2021 on making New Year's resolutions for our families.

Next week's lineup:
  • Lost S4 E9, "The Shape of Things to Come" on Tuesday, January 13
  • The Lowdown S1 E7, "Tulsa Turnaround," on Wednesday, January 14
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, January 15

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

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E3, “Dinosaur Memories” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Lowdown. Per usual, Lee gets himself beaten up and captured by some bad guys, but this time, he charms them with his sto…
Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E5, “The Constant” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:24
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. We've actually discussed this well-known and beloved episode before, in 2017, when Terri challenged Catherine to watch it. She liked i…
Turkey Day Replay: Holiday Foods and Shopping Moods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:27
We're off this week, but not to worry: We have plenty of leftovers to reheat for you. This episode is from November 27, 2015. Enjoy!Was your Thanksgiving happy? Did you eat a lot of traditional family foods? Did many of…
Turkey Day Replay: Force of Habit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:52
We're off this week, but not to worry: We have plenty of leftovers to reheat for you. This episode is from November 27, 2017. Enjoy!​Cyber Monday Shopping: Will we be proactive about replacing things that are about to br…
Turkey Day Replay: Norman Rockwell We Ain’t [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
We're off this week, but not to worry: We have plenty of leftovers to reheat for you. This episode is from November 25, 2016. Enjoy!On this week's group chat, we talk about special-occasion pressure, discuss the start of…
Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E2, “The Devil’s Mama” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Lowdown. The show has great casting and writing, even if the plot is a bit hard to follow (that's why Lee needs a big ol…
Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E4, “Eggtown” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode was a great big fakeout leading to the reveal of another member of the Oceanic Six. Also, Ben's facial trauma makeup arti…