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Join parenting and education writers Terri Mauro, Catherine Holecko, Amanda Morin, and 
Nicole Eredics for a weekly look at the things parents are talking about, 
complaining about, and obsessing about right now.

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Dec 17, 2014

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the Parenting RoundAbout podcast. As we did on our very first episode, we’ll look at the holiday craziness again and give some advice for coming out the other side at least a little bit jolly. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) for this annual holiday get-together, and find links to the stories discussed on our Facebook page.

Dec 10, 2014

Every family is weird in its own way. What makes your clan quirky? Join About.com Parenting Experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about family traditions, personality similarities, and when that oddness needs to be looked at. Find links to the stories discussed on our Facebook page.

Dec 3, 2014

Parents, stop acting like children with life-threatening food allergies are just making it up to inconvenience you. It’s not that hard to accommodate kids, and why wouldn’t you? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Jill Castle (foodallergies.about.com) as we look at the ongoing struggles in getting people to take serious food allergies seriously.

Nov 19, 2014

With Thanksgiving about a week away, join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (Famiy Fitness), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about what we’re feeling thankful for this year, and suggest some ways to bring thankfulness into your family life. Visit the podcast recap on our Facebook page for links to the stories discussed and your chance to share what you're thankful for.

Nov 12, 2014

So, are we still at war? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lewis (workingmoms.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we check in on the status and truthfulness of this alleged family feud and discuss ways to find some peace. Visit the podcast recap on our Facebook page for links to the stories discussed and your chance to chime in.  

Nov 5, 2014

Is Zero Tolerance an appropriate policy for schools to follow, or just a way for grown-ups in charge to get out of having to make tough decisions and take responsibility for them? Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we look at the pros and cons of black-and-white thinking. Find out more about this topic and the articles mentioned on the podcast on our Facebook page.  

Oct 29, 2014

You know you’re supposed to check if the house your child is playing at has a gun in it, or the carpool your child is riding in has a texting or drinking driver, or the sleepover your child is going to has responsible adult supervision. But it’s so very awkward to ask. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we give some advice for how to do this vetting of other parents, and how to gracefully receive those questions yourself. Find links to stories we mentioned in the podcast, and tell us how you handle your vetting, on our Facebook page.

Oct 22, 2014

It’s the time of year again for overpriced costumes, overdoses of sugar, worries about allergens at classroom parties, and other scary Halloween tricks. Join About.com Parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we discuss the highs and lows of the holiday and give some tips on focusing on the fun. Find more Halloween fun, and share your own Halloween strategies, on our Facebook page.   

Oct 15, 2014

Traveling for business can do good things for your career but often causes serious chaos on the home front. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Katherine Lewis (workingmoms.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about our experience with work travel and suggestions for making it easier on your kids and yourself.  

Oct 8, 2014

Surely they have the best intentions, but sometimes it seems as though your parents and in laws are deliberately undermining your best-laid behavioral and dietary plans. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com) as we talk about these differences in policy from both sides of that generational divide.

Oct 1, 2014

We've all had them -- those child get-togethers that turn into disasters. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we tell some of our playdate horror stories and give our suggestions for avoiding the worst.

Sep 24, 2014

Are kids today over-supervised? Are some kids not supervised enough? Are we all worried for nothing, or about the wrong things? Join About.com Parenting Experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com) as we talk about parenting anxiety and how much caution you should really throw to the wind.

Sep 17, 2014

If your child has struggled at all in school, you’ve probably started hearing a lot of letters and numbers. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Keriann Wilmot (toys.about.com) as we talk about IEPs and 504s, OT and PT, and other services your child may or may need and you may be worried about taking advantage of.

Sep 10, 2014

You may know better than to, say, post a naked selfie or talk politics online, but there are plenty of blaming and shaming posts you may have going that will make your friends just as hot and bothered. Join Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we talk about our pet posting peeves, and how to be a friend for real.

Sep 4, 2014

Once the kids get back to school, parents get their chance to case the building and the classroom on Back-to-School Night. Some parents wouldn't miss it, while others wouldn't let wild horses drag them there. Join four About.com experts as we talk about Back-to-School Night, share our stories of events good and bad, and tell you why you've really gotta go ... or not.

Aug 27, 2014

Finding the right school supplies, especially if your child's teachers have given you lists of must-haves, can leave you racing from one office-supply megamart to the next and battling other parents for the last spiral-bound notebook. We'll talk about school supplies we like and hate, and how schools could make this whole thing easier.

Aug 20, 2014

Camping and hiking are wonderful for some kids and families, the worst for others. Join About.com experts Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Susan Adcox (grandparents.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), and Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com) as we share our experience in the great outdoors and how to commune with nature in a way that works for you.

Aug 13, 2014

Not every kid needs to go to kindergarten at the first possible opportunity. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Kathy Ceceri (homeschooling.about.com), Katherine Lee (childparenting.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about why you should or shouldn’t push your child ahead.

Aug 6, 2014

Of course, you know that if you limit the amount of time your child stares at a screen, you probably shouldn’t be spending all your time on Facebook and binge-watching Netflix, right? We’ll talk about striking a balance everyone can live with.

Jul 30, 2014

Going to the museum can be a great educational experience for your child, or an occasion for tantrums and junk acquisition. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Cathrine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Susan Adcox (grandparenting.about.com) as we talk about how to get some culture without going crazy. 

Jul 23, 2014

The happiest place on earth can be the most stressful, too, if you don't manage your visit wisely. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we share our favorite strategies and biggest mistakes.

Jul 16, 2014

Vacations are supposed to be times for rest and relaxation, but first you’ve got to get there, and long car trips and plane flights can be challenging for everyone. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com) Keriann Wilmot (toys.about.com), and Susan Adcox (grandparenting.about.com) as we talk about our child travel experiences and the tips we’ve developed to survive.

Jul 9, 2014

Your child would probably like to stick with the “no more pencils, no more books” bit, but providing educational enrichment over the summer is important for keeping all that learning gained over the past year. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we share our summertime schooling strategies.

Jul 2, 2014

Whether big or little, transitions can be bumpy for children and families. With a lot of camps and summer programs starting right after this July 4 weekend (which may have its own travel and activity transitions), join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we look at how to smooth out some of those moves.

Jun 25, 2014

From broken limbs to bad sunburns to (ew!) head lice, summer is full of hazards we must navigate our kids through. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we talk about our personal experiences with summer safety and and share our tips for making it through the season safe, healthy, and bug-free.

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