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  • Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E9, “The Shape of Things to Come”

    Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E9, “The Shape of Things to Come”
    Jan 13 2026
    Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This Ben-centric episode gave us a face-to-face meeting of bad dads, as Ben paid Charles Widmore a visit. On the island, Locke's flock worked together to take care of Claire and Aaron, and Bernard showed off a new skill.

    Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 4, episode 10, "Something Nice Back Home." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, The Lowdown.
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    24 m
  • Weekly Roundup: Familiar Authors, “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,” and Resolutions for Our Families

    Weekly Roundup: Familiar Authors, “Taylor Swift: The End of an Era,” and Resolutions for Our Families
    Jan 8 2026
    Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

    Catherine's library find is a title from our former podcast pal from the About.com years, Kathy Ceceri. Her book The Silk Road: Explore the World's Most Famous Trade Route is one of her earlier publications, but it's still on library shelves. Catherine's also encountered other books from authors she knows at the library: My Basmati Bat Mitzvah by Paula Freedman and My Neighbor Saw Me Naked: And Other Reasons You Need Drapes by Annie Elliott.
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    Terri's random recommendation is Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, the docuseries on Disney+. Watch if you're a Swiftie, or if you're curious about what happens behind the scenes of a production like the Eras tour. Mentioned: Shrinking season 3, coming soon.

    In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2021 on making New Year's resolutions for our families.

    Next week's lineup:
    • Lost S4 E9, "The Shape of Things to Come" on Tuesday, January 13
    • The Lowdown S1 E7, "Tulsa Turnaround," on Wednesday, January 14
    • Weekly roundup on Thursday, January 15

    Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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    21 m
  • Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E6, “Old Indian Trick”

    Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E6, “Old Indian Trick”
    Jan 7 2026
    Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Lowdown. Like the previous episode, this one featured an amazing performance from a beloved actor, Graham Greene, but no Francis. Also like many previous episodes, it featured Lee making some very dumb decisions. We need him to shape up, soon! Mentioned: Paul Sparks as Pastor Mark.

    Next Wednesday, we'll continue with season 1, episode 7, "Tulsa Turnaround." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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    19 m
  • Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E8, “Meet Kevin Johnson”

    Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E8, “Meet Kevin Johnson”
    Jan 6 2026
    Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. Despite having seen this episode before, Terri had no recollection of it. It dropped a lot of exposition about what happened to Michael and Walt when they left the island (uh, nothing good), and ended with a tragedy for Alex, which we're guessing was all part of Ben's evil master plan.
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    Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 4, episode 9, "The Shape of Things to Come." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, The Lowdown.
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    21 m
  • Weekly Roundup: “Axolotl and Axolittle,” “Future Boy” and “The Film Makers,” and Keeping Score on Family Squabbles

    Weekly Roundup: “Axolotl and Axolittle,” “Future Boy” and “The Film Makers,” and Keeping Score on Family Squabbles
    Dec 18 2025
    Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

    Catherine's library find is from the children's department, and introduces Terri to a current kid obsession, axolotls, with a picture book called Axolotl and Axolittle. It's a sibling tale by Jess Hitchman, with illustrations by Sarah Rebar.
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    Terri's random recommendation is also for your eyes and ears: a book, Future Boy, and an Audible series, The Film Makers. Mentioned: My Beloved: A Mitford Novel by Jan Karon.
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    In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2022, Keeping Score on Family Squabbles.

    We will be off for the next two weeks for the holidays, but walking down memory lane on our social media. When we return:
    • Lost S4 E8, "Meet Kevin Johnson," on Tuesday, January 6
    • The Lowdown S1 E6, "Old Indian Trick," on Wednesday, January 7
    • Weekly roundup on Thursday, January 8

    Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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    18 m
  • Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E5, “This Land?”

    Parenting Tips from “The Lowdown” S1 E5, “This Land?”
    Dec 17 2025
    Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's The Lowdown. Lee's reprieve from beatings and fights was short-lived, as this episode brought an old frenemy back into his life and they quickly came to blows. We didn't see much of Francis in this episode (Lee finally listened to our advice to leave her out of his dangerous life), but in return, we got a wonderful performance from Peter Dinklage. Mentioned: The Station Agent, also starring Dinklage.

    We're taking the next two weeks off for the holidays, so we'll continue with season 1, episode 6, "Old Indian Trick," on Wednesday, January 7. We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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    22 m
  • Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E7, “Ji Yeon”

    Parenting Tips from “Lost” S4 E7, “Ji Yeon”
    Dec 16 2025
    Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This episode's format kept us fooled until the end: One character's story was told in flash-forwards, while another's was in flashbacks. Tricky! We also got more of Kate acting like a sassy teen, and a big reveal on the freighter.
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    We're taking a few weeks off for the holidays, so we'll continue with season 4, episode 8, "Meet Kevin Johnson," on Tuesday, January 6. Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, The Lowdown.
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    24 m
  • Weekly Roundup: “Texts from Jane Eyre” and “Ladies in Waiting,” Mystic Monk Coffee, and We’ve Got Issues

    Weekly Roundup: “Texts from Jane Eyre” and “Ladies in Waiting,” Mystic Monk Coffee, and We’ve Got Issues
    Dec 11 2025
    Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

    Catherine's library find is a couple of titles that take inspiration from literary classics: Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Daniel M. Lavery (from 2014) and Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters, a recently published anthology of nine tales. Mentioned: The Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery series.
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    Terri's random recommendation is Mystic Monk Coffee. Her shipment finally arrived, after taking a detour from New Jersey to New Hampshire and back again, and she's pleased with the flavors. (But also, someone stop her before she orders more coffee.)

    In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2017 on making kids' issues our own. Mentioned: "I Miss My Ex's Dad" from Saturday Night Live.

    Next week's lineup:
    • Lost S4 E7, "Ji Yeon," on Tuesday, December 16
    • The Lowdown S1 E5, "This Land?," on Wednesday, December 17
    • Weekly roundup on Thursday, December 18

    Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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    22 m
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