Weekly Roundup: “The Bedtime Book for Dogs,” the “Opalite” Music Video, and the Winter Olympics

Weekly Roundup: “The Bedtime Book for Dogs,” the “Opalite” Music Video, and the Winter Olympics

Author: Parenting Roundabout February 19, 2026 Duration: 23:05
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a book to read to your dog (probably while your child is listening): The Bedtime Book for Dogs by Bruce Littlefield. She also made the happy discovery of a fourth title in the Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mysteries series: The Rushworth Family Plot. Mentioned: The Book with No PicturesThe Monster at the End of This Book.

Terri's random recommendation is the music video for Taylor Swift's "Opalite," which is a charming little rom-com that got its start when Taylor appeared on The Graham Norton Show.

In the archives, we checked in on episodes on the Winter Olympic Games from 2014 and 2018. Mentioned: Canadian Olympic athletes wearing Lululemon capes, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier's “Vincent” free skate, U.S. curler Aidan Oldenburg.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E4, "The Field," on Tuesday, February 24
  • Lost S5 E2, "The Lie," on Wednesday, February 25
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, February 26

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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