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Weekly Roundup: “Like Family,” Duolingo, and Warning Labels We Need

3/12/2026

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a novel that had many blurbs that appealed to her, so she wants to check it out: Like Family by Erin O. White. She also has a follow-up to last week's history of Victorian parenting. It's Hot Victorians: Meet Your Dream Man From the Past by Aaron Radford-Wattley (inspired by an Instagram account of the same name). Mentioned: True Biz by Sara Novic.

Terri's random recommendation is Duolingo, where you can learn not just languages used in the real world, but those from the past (Latin) and fictitious worlds (Klingon, High Valyrian). Mentioned: Duolingo French podcast and a Game of Thrones scene that demonstrates the power of knowing your enemy's language: Part 1, part 2.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2022 on the warning labels we need as parents. Mentioned: AIM away messages.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E7, "I Will Be Grape," on Tuesday, March 17
  • Lost S5 E5, "This Place Is Death," on Wednesday, March 18
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, March 19

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E4, “The Little Prince”

3/11/2026

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Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In Los Angeles, Ben continues his manipulative efforts to return the gang to the island. On the island, time jumps plague the Sawyer/Locke/Juliet team, and guess who wasn't killed in the freighter explosion? Mentioned: Tom Irwin, who plays Ben's lawyer and also Angela's dad on My So-Called Life.

Next week, we'll continue with season 5, episode 5, "This Place Is Death." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E6, “Dereks Don’t Die”

3/10/2026

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Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Shrinking. Be reassured that no Dereks die in this episode, thankfully. And both parents and kids step up when it matters, but we've got just enough worrying moments to keep us concerned about what's to come.

Next week, we'll continue with Shrinking S3 E7, "I Will Be Grape." We'll be back tomorrow to discuss Lost.
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Weekly Roundup: “Ungovernable,” “Still,” “BRATS,” and Parenting Mantras

3/5/2026

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a book of nonfiction that may sound like a parenting book, but doesn't, in fact, contain useful advice for the modern parent. It's Ungovernable: The Victorian Parent's Guide to Raising Flawless Children by Therese ONeill.

Terri's random recommendation is a pair of documentaries that are helping her justify her streaming subscriptions: Still, on Michael J. Fox and his life with Parkinson's disease, and BRATS, a look at the Brat Pack from one of its... aggrieved members. Mentioned: "Murder Show" on SNL.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2020 on parenting mantras.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E6, "Dereks Don't Die," on Tuesday, March 10
  • Lost S5 E4, "The Little Prince," on Wednesday, March 11
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, March 12

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E3, “Jughead”

3/4/2026

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Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. The Oceanic Six took a back seat in this episode, so we could follow the island residents as they jumped through time, and Desmond as he walked directly into the path of Charles Widmore. Mentioned: Klingon vs. Ubbi Dubbi on The Big Bang Theory, the '70s kids' show Zoom. 

Next week, we'll continue with season 5, episode 4, "The Little Prince." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E5, “Hold Your Horsies”

3/3/2026

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Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Shrinking. This season is supposed to be about moving on, but our characters are really moving in a one-step-forward, two-steps-back manner. Mentioned: Jason Segel singing "Nightswimming," the Les Mis car karaoke scene from this episode, an earlier rendition of the song by Jason Segel and his How I Met Your Mother castmate Neil Patrick Harris, and the apropos songs "Letting Go" (about making mistakes) and "Bad Decisions."

Next week, we'll continue with Shrinking S3 E6, "Dereks Don't Die." We'll be back tomorrow to discuss Lost.
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Weekly Roundup: “The F-It Diet,” Zoom, and One-Star Parenting Experiences

2/26/2026

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a book by Caroline Dooner with a title that appeals: The F**k-It Diet: Eating Should Be Easy. Terri might be skeptical of the advice, but she salutes anyone who's figured out how to make money with their writing.

Terri's random recommendation is our old pal Zoom, which allows us to record together from different time zones and even helps us with transcripts.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2021 on one-star reviews of parenting experiences.

Next week's lineup:
  • Shrinking S3 E5, "Hold Your Horsies," on Tuesday, March 3
  • Lost S5 E3, "Jughead," on Wednesday, March 4
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, March 5

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E2 “The Lie”

2/25/2026

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Each Wednesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode continued the theme of fallout from the Oceanic Six's departure, as Hurley struggles with maintaining the lie that the group told. Back on the island, Daniel's trying to figure out what timeline they're all in, and Frogurt becomes Fried-gurt.

Next week, we'll continue with season 5, episode 3, "Jughead." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E4, “The Field”

2/24/2026

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Each Tuesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Shrinking. This time, Liz tried to extend her mom powers by surveilling Brian and Charlie, but crashed and burned with her actual offspring at a critical moment. And Derek learned a lesson about taking candy from children.

Next week, we'll continue with Shrinking S3 E5, "Hold Your Horsies." We'll be back tomorrow to discuss Lost.
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Weekly Roundup: “The Bedtime Book for Dogs,” the “Opalite” Music Video, and the Winter Olympics

2/19/2026

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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 Pictures, The 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.
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