Weekly Roundup: “Feel the Bern,” Wakeout, and Real-Life Conversation Hearts

Weekly Roundup: “Feel the Bern,” Wakeout, and Real-Life Conversation Hearts

Author: Parenting Roundabout February 12, 2026 Duration: 18:59
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a cozy mystery inspired by the Bernie Sanders mittens meme. It's called Feel the Bern (of course), and the author is Andrew Schaffer.

Terri's random recommendation is a browser add-on called Wakeout, which prompts you to do a minute or two of exercises every time you open a new tab. (It's also available as an app.)

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2023 on real-life conversation hearts.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E3, "D-Day," on Tuesday, February 17
  • Lost S5 E1, "Because You Left," on Wednesday, February 18
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, February 19

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.
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