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On this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, Zoey's powers weighed heavily on her as she tried to help her sister-in-law, Emily, with a serious problem--while her mom was out on the town with Bernadette Peters. In Neptune, it was another case-of-the-week, but it involved a fading rock star played by Paul Rudd, so we'll take it. And we think Keith should let Vinnie Van Lowe have the sheriff's job if he really wants it. Next week, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is off, so we'll watch the next two episodes of Veronica Mars ("I Know What You'll Do Next Summer" and "Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down") along with the accompanying episode of the Veronica Mars Investigations podcast, "I Know Weevil's Wobble Tapes."

We dream about all we could accomplish if we had an elite team of military forces at our disposal (and maybe pat ourselves on the back for taking on some impossible missions on our own).

If you think we're the kind of people who keep our digital storage neat and trim, you've forgotten that Nicole's phone has nine screens of apps.

Who are you calling over-indulgent? It's time for another discussion of "a parenting article [http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180423/parenting-surprising-ways-we-overindulge-our-kids] that made Terri go 'hmph!'" Say it with us: "Every child is different. Every family is different." Mentioned: Our speed round with author Katherine Reynolds Lewis [https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18922433].

On this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Terri's keeping her ears warm with the Crimson beanie from Origin [https://originmaine.com/durable-goods/crimson-beanie/], while Nicole is outfitting her daughter in professional attire from Banana Republic Factory [https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/]. And Catherine's focused on makeup, via the competition reality show Glow Up [https://www.netflix.com/title/81075536].

On today's Round 4, we obsess about movie moms: Who do we identify with and admire? Who has that mom mojo that we'd like a little of? Mentioned: ET, the Harry Potter series, Almost Famous, and the Bad Moms series.

From a cold shower to calling the cable company, we complain about those frustrations that turn an ordinary day into a very annoying one.

On this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, both of our protagonists are solving mysteries as Zoey's powers glitch and Veronica takes on a case of the week. Neither episode seemed to have much point, but at least we get the song-and-dance numbers in Zoey. Next week: "Zoey's Extraordinary Girls' Night" (S2E10) and on Veronica Mars, "Debasement Tapes" (S3E17).

It's our version of the old TLC show "A Baby Story"! Your three podcasters have three very different birth and adoption stories, each with their challenges--but all with a happy ending. Listen for our tales of hives; hyperemesis; planes, trains, and automobiles; and Johnny Depp.

We give a shout-out to all that need-to-do stuff waiting on us, and then stuff it back in our purses and inboxes for a little while longer.

We react, with predictable skepticism, to a preschool that won't let kids use the term "best friend." Plus, how social media is actually good for kids' friendships.

On this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Catherine is enjoying the latest Starbucks iced tea [https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123226/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Ficed-teas%2Ficed-black-teas] along with the current Earth Month game (https://www.starbucksearthmonthgame.com/, designed to promote plant-based drinks). Nicole is indulging her online shopping habit by following Buzzfeed Shopping on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/buzzfeedshopping/]. And Terri has a new bracelet with a message of encouragement [https://www.instagram.com/kelleyscdjewelry/].

This Buzzfeed article reminisced about things "kids today will never know" from the point of view of millennials [https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/funny-kids-today-will-never-know-tweets]. We see your "DVD menu on repeat" and raise you "staticky TV because the channel went off the air at midnight" and more old-timey stuff our kids don't get.

When the Huffington Post told us there were four things to do to avoid raising entitled kids [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/4-things-parents-do-that-inadvertently-raise-entitled-kids_l_606208a1c5b67593e05b000b?fbclid=IwAR3qq2kDOi_IgpD8GdV5GI8DEQwkxeH3xzifMloy3c2arAnIcuRBfvRx-BE], we had to push back (as is our way). What does entitlement really mean, anyway?

On Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist this week, Zoey turned 30 and chose among the three attractive men fighting for her affections. Now will she stick with him, or will the pendulum swing yet again? Next week: "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery."Over on Veronica Mars, Veronica wrapped up the mystery of who killed Dean O'Dell. So now we're left wondering what she'll do for the rest of season 3. Next: "Un-American Grafitti."

It feels like everything has been on hold for over a year, but we found we have made some forward progress in categories such as TV Watched, Hours Worked, and Plants Nurtured.

Since we're past the stage of life for shows like The Bachelor and Big Brother, we broadened our choice to Food Network and HGTV shows, and allowed ourselves to imagine we're foreign travelers and stars.

We reflect on our many years of kid-performance experiences, from marching band to dance to water polo.

On this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Nicole's dog, and her carpets, are benefiting from Glandex Anal Gland Soft Chew Treats [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L2K1R76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]. Terri surprised herself by enjoying the EconTalk podcast [https://www.econtalk.org/], and Catherine is buying cute gifts from Redbubble [https://www.redbubble.com/[.

While we're not there yet, eventually there will be a post-Covid reality. But how do you help kids get back to normal when there is no normal anymore? Mentioned: "What is scaffold parenting? It could be the key to help kids adjust to post-pandemic life" by Harold Koplewicz [https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/02/18/covid-19-return-normal-may-mean-scaffolding-parenting-help-kids/6781737002/].