Best Parentingspecialneeds Podcasts (2025)

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Parenting Tips from “Only Murders in the Building” S5 E4, “Dirty Birds” 15:37

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17h ago15:37

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Only Murders in the Building. Last week, we complained about the schtick level, and now we have issues with the plausibility level, as the trio laughably escapes the billionaires' attention in the Velvet Room and then falls for an obviously bad business …

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E17, “Catch 22” 17:32

2d ago17:32

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. On this episode, we identify with Desmond's struggles to both predict the outcomes of his actions and bear the responsibility of keeping Charlie alive. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 18, "D.O.C." Tomorrow, we'll continue with our discussion …

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Weekly Roundup: “The Joy of Half a Cookie,” one sec, and Our Canine Kids 28:50

7d ago28:50

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find has a title that got her fuming: The Joy of Half a Cookie by Jean Keristeller with Alisa Bowman. It's meant to be a diet book that uses mindfulness and meditation techniques to promote weight loss. We think it would be much more joyful to just eat an entire …

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Parenting Tips from “Only Murders in the Building” S5 E1-3 18:20

8d ago18:20

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Only Murders in the Building. The start of season 5 was uneven: The shtick dial was turned up way too high in episodes 1 and 3, but episode 2 was a lovely look at Lester's life at the Arconia. Mentioned: Tony Plana (playing the doorman who mentored Leste…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E16, “One of Us” 21:29

9d ago21:29

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode continues to ask the same questions that have been brought up frequently already: Is Juliet "one of us," the castaways? Is she a victim or a victimizer? Might she be both?! Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 17, "Catch-22." Tomorrow…

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Weekly Roundup: “The Feather Detective," DWTS Season 34 Cast, and When Mama Bear Comes Out of Hibernation 24:21

14d ago24:21

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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 Danci…

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E8, “My Mind Is Made Up” 25:02

15d ago25:02

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. The season wrapped up with a plot-packed episode: Emergency, anesthetic-free surgery; two balls; a marriage proposal; a pregnancy reveal; and two Russell men tanking their relationships for questionable reasons. Mentioned: "It's Quiet Upt…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E15, “Left Behind” 20:57

16d ago20:57

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. Did we need more details about Kate's backstory and how it tangentially intersected with Sawyer's? Not really, but that's what we got, plus a hint of Juliet's duplicity. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 16, "One of Us." Tomorrow, we'll wrap up o…

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Weekly Roundup: “Deadpool vs. Wolverine” Reviews, Taylor and Travis, and Quiet Quitting as a Parent 17:05

21d ago17:05

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a (negative) patron review of Deadpool vs. Wolverine, which was seconded by another patron. While you shouldn't leave bookmarks, personal items, garbage, or messages in your returned library materials, your library workers do secretly love the messages. …

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E7, “Ex-Communicated” 22:43

22d ago22:43

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. In this episode, some people are learning that gossip doesn't pay, and others that enemies can be lurking behind every door. Mentioned: HBO's Gilded Age podcast. Next Wednesday, we'll finish season 3 with episode 8, "My Mind Is Made Up." …

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E14, “Exposé” 15:52

23d ago15:52

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this entirely pointless episode, we got the backstory (and the current story) of Nikki and Paulo, two characters we only met a few weeks ago and don't care about in the slightest. Watching it was an exercise in practicing patience, as parents have to do a lot. …

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Weekly Roundup: “Austentatious Crochet,” UK Trip Report, and Parenting Through the (Kids’) Ages 22:14

28d ago22:14

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is for all you Janeites who are also fiber artists. It's called Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen by Melissa Horozewski. Mentioned: The Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery series. Terri's random recommendation is gr…

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E6, “If You Want to Cook an Omelette” 19:44

29d ago19:44

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. In this episode, Bertha crosses an ocean to help her daughter. She wisely does so by coaching Gladys to taste victory, knowing that's all her girl needs. Peggy should take notes, because she's going to need these techniques soon. Next Wed…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E13, “The Man from Tallahassee” 18:30

30d ago18:30

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, Ben's manipulative skills and Locke's sad-sackery and poor decisions were on full display. The result: A submarine blew up. Oops! Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 14, "Exposé." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer …

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E5, “A Different World” 21:06

1M ago21:06

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. And Duchess Gladys isn't the only one in a different world. Jack's navigating the milieu of the newly rich, Ada's visiting the spirit realm, and Larry's lighting out for the wild west. Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 3, episode 6, "If …

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E12, “Par Avion” 20:21

1M ago20:21

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode showed us that some castaways have not just daddy issues, but also mommy issues. Poor Claire! We also draw a parallel between Desmond's ability to see the future and the worries that come with being a parent. Mentioned: Lostpedia. Next Tuesday, we'll …

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E4, “Marriage Is a Gamble” 25:32

1M ago25:32

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently that's The Gilded Age. This episode's crisis was the will-they-or-won't-they wedding of Gladys to the Duke of Buckingham. But if you know Bertha, we think you know how this turns out. Mentioned: Recaps at the Drinks with Broads Substack. Next Wednesday, we'll wa…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E11, “Enter 77” 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, Locke makes some bad decisions (no surprise here), Sayid is tortured by his past (again, familiar), and we predict, correctly, that Sawyer's bravado will come back to bite him. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 12, "Par Avion." T…

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Weekly Roundup: Etiquette Books for Kids, Rhythm and Beat T-Shirts, and Pet Patrol 27:15

2M ago27:15

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is her response to Terri's challenge: Are there etiquette books for children? You better believe there are, with options from dinosaurs and SpongeBob to Clifford and American Girl; and of course, there's a book specifically about manners related to passing g…

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E3, “Love Is Never Easy” 21:09

2M ago21:09

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. It's true that love is never easy (for Larry/Marian, Peggy/Hot Doctor, and more), but of course, Bertha gets her way when it comes to her daughter's marriage plans. Mentioned: Actor Andrew Garman, who played the father of another potentia…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E10, “Tricia Tanaka Is Dead” 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. And this episode, for everyone except Tricia Tanaka, was a lot of fun (which we sorely needed). While we did learn that Hurley has daddy issues—who doesn't, on this island?—we also got to see the power of a joyride to make life feel a little less heavy. Next Tuesd…

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Weekly Roundup: “Hunt, Gather, Parent,” Recent Earworms, and Under Pressure 23:54

2M ago23:54

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is another of the parenting books we love to hate (or at least find fault with). It's called Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff. Mentioned: Similar "other…

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E2, “What the Papers Say” 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Gilded Age. "What the Papers Say" is that Gladys is going to marry the duke, so her attempted elopement with Billy Carlton comes to a very abrupt end. No one is going to cross Bertha on this topic, not even railroad tycoon George. Thankfully, it seem…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E9, “Stranger in a Strange Land” 22:46

2M ago22:46

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode, we learn from Lostpedia, is considered one of the worst of the series, and was inspired by actor Matthew Fox's own tattoos. The creators admitted that this was because they were "desperate for flashback stories." We could tell. But we did manage to w…

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Weekly Roundup: “West with Giraffes,” “Life’s Work,” and Iffy Etiquette 28:37

2M ago28:37

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a Lucky Day pick called West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. It's based-on-a-true-story historical fiction, which is right up her alley, and maybe yours too. Mentioned: The audiobook version, the history of the San Diego Zoo (toward which the giraffes of…

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Parenting Tips from “The Gilded Age” S3 E1, “Who Is in Charge Here?” 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and we've now traveled back in time to The Gilded Age with the first episode of season 3. The battles for control of the title refer to the Ada/Agnes household, the Fane marriage, the Russell marriage, and of course the Russell mother and daughter, as we set up the game piece…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E8, “Flashes Before Your Eyes” 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, we're mostly off the island, learning more about Desmond--who is both flashing back and flashing forward. It's confusing. Plus, Bad Dad Charles Widmore makes another appearance. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 9, "Stranger in a Stran…

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Weekly Roundup: “Who Farted?,” Central Air Conditioning, and the Emptying Nest 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is another for our scatology shelf: It combines farts (hilarious) with Where's Waldo-style search and find illustrations. She encountered Who Farted?, but reports that Find the Farter is also an option, should you need more than one of these titles. Terri'…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E8, “‘66 Reno Split” 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. This episode was nothing but parenting, with kids trying to avenge their parents, parents sacrificing for their kids, and everybody using those family relationships against everybody else. And, of course, a couple of shoot-outs. This was far from…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E7, “Not in Portland” 20:42

2M ago20:42

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, we finally get some variety in our flashbacks: We're checking in with the Juliet of a few years ago and finding out how she ended up on Other Island (which is not, in fact, Portland or anywhere near it). Not mentioned, but relevant: This video Ryan Reyn…

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Weekly Roundup: “Every Tom, Dick & Harry,” a “Peanuts” Datebook, and Telling Parenting Like It Is 25:10

3M ago25:10

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a novel by Elinor Lipman: Every Tom, Dick & Harry. She picked it up because she remembered enjoying the author's previous works... and then didn't recognize a single thing on her website. No matter. because she enjoyed this one! Mentioned: Books by Linda …

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E7, “K-129” 17:26

3M ago17:26

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. And what's a show set in the '70s without both Watergate and Howard Hughes? Terri's having flashbacks as if she were on Lost. We also discover here that Luna is both subject to TV trope (kid stowing away in trunk of car) and actually kind of a go…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E6, “I Do” 23:16

3M ago23:16

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. Here, we found out some of the lengths people will go to for love (or passion): They'll marry a cop even though they're a fugitive, for example, or withhold very crucial pieces of information, or purposely nick a patient's kidney with a scalpel. Next Tuesday, we'l…

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Weekly Roundup: Who Is Cuter? Series, Church Carnivals, and Supporting Stressed-Out Kids 24:01

3M ago24:01

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is another nonfiction series about animals for kids. But this time, instead of arguing about which animal would win in a fight, we are arguing about which baby animal is the cutest. Terri's random recommendation is your local small parking-lot carnival. Sh…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E6, “Meet by the Clothes” 16:21

3M ago16:21

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. Highly recognizable FBI agent Nina is now undercover, and that goes about as well as you'd expect. Plus, this week's TV trope: A character who's been told that he must avoid alcohol is forced to drink vodka with some scary Russians. Next Wednesda…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E5, “The Cost of Living” 19:46

3M ago19:46

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. On this Eko-flashback episode, it was another day on the island, another goodbye to a cast member, and another round of mind games. So, about what we've come to expect from Lost. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 6, "I Do." Tomorrow, we'll contin…

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Weekly Roundup: “Still Life,” Waffle Game, and We Should Have Known Better 19:32

3M ago19:32

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is an introduction to a longstanding, popular series: The Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mysteries by Louise Penny. She checked out the first one, Still Life, and found it to be a good balance of "cozy" and "mystery." Terri's random recommendation is Waffl…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E5, “Ravishing Light and Glory” 16:14

3M ago16:14

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. The tension is ratcheting up as Nina meets with Sax in person, Jim drags his dad (hi, Corbin Bernsen) into the mix, and Nixon shows up (it's 1972, in case you forgot). Plus, the old TV chestnut: Jim makes, and then breaks, a promise to a kid. Nex…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E4, “Every Man for Himself” 21:07

3M ago21:07

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, we return once again to a Sawyer flashback, which tells us that "con men gonna con." What a shock! On the island (or islands!), we get another introduction to Paulo (theoretically here all along) and whaddya know, Desmond can see into the future. …

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Weekly Roundup: You Wouldn’t Want to… Series, Special Olympics Report, and Anti-Dopamine Parenting 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a series of non-fiction books for kids that finds new and clever ways to teach history and science. We agree that You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy and You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Gravity, but we're living just fine without video games, than…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E4, “Crimunalis Velocitus Super-Sonicus” 21:05

3M ago21:05

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. We're sensing a pattern here: Jim keeps escaping from immediate danger, but the coming consequences are piling up. Please stay away from little Luna until things improve, Jim!! Next Wednesday, we'll continue with episode 5, "Ravishing Light and G…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E3, “Further Instructions” 17:54

3M ago17:54

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, we flashed back once again to the sad life of John Locke, understanding yet again why life on a very weird deserted island is an improvement for him. Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 4, "Every Man for Himself." Tomorrow, we'll c…

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Weekly Roundup: “Survival Mom,” “Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life,” and Laws of Parenting 21:08

3M ago21:08

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a book that frankly made us tired: Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios by Lisa Bedford. Can't we leave this to the survival dads? Mentioned: How to Survive History: How to Outrun a Tyrannosaurus, Escape…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E3, “You’re No Good” 15:58

4M ago15:58

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Duster. For a violent show about organized crime, it's yielding a surprising amount of parenting advice and family dramas. Mentioned: Brian Grubb on Duster. Next Wednesday, we'll continue with episode 4, "Crimunalis Velocitus Super-Sonicus." We'll be bac…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E2, “The Glass Ballerina” 17:00

4M ago17:00

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, sweet, caring Sun was shown to be capable of many nefarious things, from lying to adultery to homicide. Sawyer comes up with another nickname for Kate, and Jack learns a truly shocking fact from the world outside the island. Mentioned: Some of our…

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Weekly Roundup: Purrmaids Series, SNL Stories, and Mom Strikes 30:32

4M ago30:32

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is a series of early chapter books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen about "purrmaids," characters that are half kitten, half mermaid—and a spinoff about mermicorns, because don't all kids love kittens, mermaids and unicorns? Terri's random recommendation is a doub…

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Parenting Tips from “Duster” S1 E1, “Baltimore Changes Everything,” and E2, “Suspicious Minds” 22:31

4M ago22:31

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and today we're kicking off a new watch. Duster is a '70s period piece with a cast full of familiar faces, starting from the top with Josh "Sawyer" Holloway. Will we get parenting tips from a show about a guy mixed up in organized crime and the FBI agent who recruits him as a…

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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S3 E1, “A Tale of Two Cities” 18:54

4M ago18:54

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. It's a new season, with a new setting and a bunch of new characters, so of course the flashbacks tread some very familiar ground. Jack has daddy issues! We get it! Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 2, "The Glass Ballerina." Tomorrow, we'll kick o…

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Weekly Roundup: Magazines on Libby, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem,” and Mementos of the Teen Years 26:35

4M ago26:35

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week. Catherine's library find is Libby, an app that she uses to borrow audiobooks. She knew it could also be used for e-books, but was thrilled to find that you can also find print magazines on the app. Get behind that paywall with a library card! Terri's random recommendation is almost …

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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E10, “Game Seven” 16:09

4M ago16:09

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This season finale gave us some nice sibling moments, especially with Jackie, but also some highly predictable and annoying sitcom developments. Will we re-sign for season 2? That's going to depend on what else is on. Mentioned: The season…