Weekly Roundup: “Yes, Ma’am,” the Return of “Scrubs,” and Parents Oversharing

Weekly Roundup: “Yes, Ma’am,” the Return of “Scrubs,” and Parents Oversharing

Author: Parenting Roundabout March 26, 2026 Duration: 20:10
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is the misleadingly titled Yes, Ma'am: The Secret Lives of Royal Servants by Tom Quinn. It's not, in fact, about the servants, but about the people they serve, and who cares about them?

Terri's random recommendation is a rather lukewarm one, more of a curiosity than a gung-ho endorsement: the new Scrubs season, which brings back all the actors from the show's original run (2001-2010). Mentioned: thirtysomethingOnce and Again.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2023 that asked whether oversharing is bad parenting.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E9, "Daddy Issues," on Tuesday, March 31
  • Lost S5 E7, "The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham," on Wednesday, April 1
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, April 2

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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