Weekly Roundup: “The Feather Detective," DWTS Season 34 Cast, and When Mama Bear Comes Out of Hibernation

Weekly Roundup: “The Feather Detective," DWTS Season 34 Cast, and When Mama Bear Comes Out of Hibernation

Author: Parenting Roundabout September 11, 2025 Duration: 24:21
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a new nonfiction release that sounds like a novel, with a cranky, quirky female protagonist solving crimes. It's The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris Sweeney.

Terri's random recommendation is Dancing with the Stars season 34, which premieres on September 16. Every season, she decides whether or not to tune in based on who the "stars" are, and she's interested in a few this time. We won't be covering all the episodes here on the podcast as we have in the past, but check our social media for quick reactions.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2020 on what happens when Mama Bear comes out of hibernation.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S3 E16, "One of Us," on Tuesday, September 16
  • Only Murders in the Building S5 E1 on Wednesday, September 17
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 18

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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