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The Whinypaluza Podcast — Parenting
The Whinypaluza Podcast

Parenthood is an adventure! The joys, the frustration, the laughter, and the tears- we all find unique and universal challenges as parents. When one issue resolves, another is waiting in the wings. Our jobs as parents are truly never done. It really is the toughest job you will ever love. The Whinypaluza Podcast is all about inspiring adventures in parenting! Rebecca Greene, LCSW-R and Top 100 Mommy Blogger puts her experience and education in psychology and social work to the test while she shares insightful thoughts on marriage, stay-at-home life, and keeping three energetic kids safe and happy.
On the show, you will hear from bloggers, parenting experts, marriage experts and more as they shed light on tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever! Find solutions to questions you have and questions you never thought to ask. Whether you are a parenting novice or parenting pro, you are sure to find a valuable source of information and support in the Whinypaluza community.
Follow Rebecca Greene
Blog: https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2: https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparentingandmarriage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/

Latest Episodes:

Episode 254: This is 47 Jun 28, 2023

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Remember to embrace and celebrate your birthdays. It is an honor and a privilege to be on this earth for another year!
Why Rebecca loves celebrating her birthday
What Rebecca wants to do for her birthday
Don’t ask, tell! Don’t expect your family to know what you want or to do what you want; communicate with them.
It is the end of the school year! What is going on right now that the mayhem is winding down.
How Rebecca has learned to slow down a bit.
What Seth taught her this year
The importance of repetition when trying to change the way you do something or the way you think.
The joys of giving back to your community and schools and teaching your kids to do the same.
The discovery of Colleen Hoover, a new favorite author! Find something that you love to do to unwind and do MORE of it this summer.
How the blog and podcast have helped her grow.
Scrolling through your camera roll on your birthday and reflecting on your past year is a great exercise.
Your kids are more capable than you give them credit for. Enlist you kids in chores around the house.
Reflecting on her son learning to drive.
Balancing responsibility and practicality with indulgences that enhance your life.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 253: My Birthday Special Jun 23, 2023

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Rebecca Greene is a licensed clinical social worker, and parenting & marriage blogger, vlogger, and podcaster.

Listen to this special Birthday Edition of Whinypaluza with special hosts Seth and Lillie Greene as they interview Rebecca about her 47th birthday.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Why are birthdays so meaningful to Rebecca? It is all about progress!
What lessons has Rebecca has learned this year?
Rebecca’s favorite memories of the year.
What has been the most surprising about being in your 40s?
What would Rebecca tell herself last year?
Rebecca’s favorite podcast guests of the past year, and her thoughts on hosting her first summit.
Rebecca’s goals for the next year, and what she didn’t get to accomplish this year that is still on the radar.
Advice for new podcasters and authors, or for anyone who is starting a big project.
Advice to women entering their 40s.
What improvements does Rebecca think she has made this year?
What Seth and Lillie think were the highs and lows of Rebecca’s year.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 252: Easing Your Children’s Test Anxiety Jun 21, 2023

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The end of the school year often means TESTING! Does it create anxiety and tension in your kids?
What are your thoughts on testing and cumulative exams?
What if your child is not a “good test taker?” Is it a fair assessment of what they have learned?
For exams, remind your child they know how to take a test.
To alleviate anxiety, coming up with a good plan of how and when to study is a great start. Do they know how to study and do they have a plan? Do they need help?
Are the schools adequately preparing your child for how to study in general?
What are some great tools for effective studying?
Remind your child to take their time and review their answers carefully.
What are some methods to physically calm your child during a test?
Remind your child that this test does not define who they are as a student, or the ultimate trajectory of their lives.
Remind your kids and yourself that this is still a learning process, especially at a younger age.
For AP classes, remind your child it isn’t the end of the world if they don’t get the college credit.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 251: Father's Day Special- My Son Interviews My Husband Jun 16, 2023

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Listen to this very special Father’s Day edition of the Whinypaluza podcast with your host, Max Greene as he interviews his dad, Seth on fatherhood.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Why Seth wanted to be a dad
What does he like best about fatherhood?
What is the hardest part about being a dad, for Seth?
What lessons did Seth learn from his own dad that helped him be a better father to his kids?
What does Seth fear most about being a dad?
What are some parenting goals Seth still has?
How is Max like Seth?
How is Max like his mom, Rebecca?
Who has been influential in Seth’s life?
What does Seth wish he could do over?
What are the greatest joys of fatherhood?
Seth’s greatest accomplishments in fatherhood
What are some family traditions that are important to Seth?
Seth’s take on his kids having different values than his.
Advice on overcoming insecurities
Are there underrated skills Seth wants his kids to develop?
Business advice for his kids
Seth’s ultimate wish for his children
The key to a happy marriage, according to Seth
Are there risks to being married?
How Seth believes marriage creates personal growth

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 250: Raising Successful, Confident Kids Jun 09, 2023

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Julia Cook is an award-winning children's book author and parenting expert, known for her nearly 100 published books that address social development topics. With a background in teaching and a Master's degree in Elementary School Counseling, Julia's stories serve as powerful tools to help children become lifelong problem solvers. Her engaging and memorable books have been featured in prestigious publications and she regularly presents at national education and counseling conferences.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Julia Cook about promoting self-acceptance, strategies for building children's confidence, tips for improving kids' people skills, and teaching effective problem-solving skills.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Julia Cook's journey to becoming a children's book author and parenting expert.
Julia Cook's book "Herman Jiggle, Just Be You" and its message of embracing differences and accepting oneself.
Building confidence in children and the importance of using intrinsic rewards.
Helping children improve their people skills and navigating social interactions.
Teaching effective problem-solving skills to children and the importance of building a strong parent-child relationship.

Connect with Julia:

Website https://www.juliacookonline.com/about-julia/
Socially Skilled Kids https://www.boystownpress.org/storybook-series/socially-skilled-kids-book-series/
Twitter https://twitter.com/juliacookonline
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliacookonline/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/juliacookonline?fref=ts
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1Yfoy5FqdRCNC0bNmmN5Q
Herman Jiggle, Just Be YOU! https://www.boystownpress.org/herman-jiggle-just-be-you-/

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 249: A New Kind Of Summer Jun 07, 2023

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Listen to this special poolside Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The Greene family has a pool!
Buckling up for the “June Jungle” as school wraps up and Rebecca’s birthday is around the corner.
How Rebecca has shifted from saying “yes” to all the summer activities to evaluating what the kids really want and creating a reasonable schedule with some down time.
From multiple camps and schedules and mayhem in the summer to 1 camp for one kid, the kids are growing up and things are changing.
Driving lessons for Max!
Design the summer you want. What does that look like?
What are your kids’ goals for the summer? How can you help them attain them without being overscheduled?
Be sure to schedule downtime! How do you relax?

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 248: Words of Wisdom from a Wonderful School Counselor Jun 02, 2023

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Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC wears many hats as a nationally-board certified school counselor, curriculum writer, children’s book author, wife, and mom. Bartley infuses creativity into the lessons and resources she creates for the 700 PreK-5 elementary school students she works with every day. She is an ASCA Grief & Loss Specialist, Anxiety & Stress Management Specialist, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist and is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Bartley’s new release Jasper Lizard Wants to Stay Home is the fourth title in the Diamond, Opal and Friends book series and explores why sometimes young kids refuse to go to school and what can give them the confidence to try school again.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Ashley Bartley about helpful ways to start conversations with your kids about big topics like anxiety & loss, as well as more typical things like transition and not wanting to go to school.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Having a difficult conversation with your kids about the death of someone they know.
How can parents help their kids with anxiety around school and activities?
Navigating skill losses from Covid.
Helping kids deal with not wanting to go to school.
Ways to help kids cope with daily and life transitions.
Helping kids learn to advocate for themselves. How can you facilitate without taking away their autonomy?
Creating better morning routines.
Relationship building and the impact it has on community and a sense of belonging.
Tips for raising kind and caring kids.

Connect with Ashley:

Website https://counselorstationschool.wpcomstaging.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CounselorStation/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/counselorstation/
Jasper Lizard Wants to Stay Home https://www.boystownpress.org/jasper-lizard-wants-to-stay-home/
Diamond, Opal and Friends book series https://www.boystownpress.org/storybook-series/diamond-opal-and-friends-book-series/

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 247: You Are Enough May 31, 2023

Show notes

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Updates in the Greene Household!
What can we pare down this summer so we can relax more?
Mothers tend to feel like they are not enough.
Your vision of motherhood is not always in alignment with what your experiences end up being.
How did Rebecca’s first birth experience not live up to her expectations and make her feel like she wasn’t enough? What is her view on it now?
What advice does she have for first-time mothers?
How do our partners’ views differ from our own?
What has Rebecca learned about being easier on herself?
Things rarely go to plan, and that requires learning flexible thinking.
No matter where you are right in this moment, you are enough.
What you should be doing at home right now that will impact your life in a big way.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 246: The Root of Anxiety, Migraines, and Intestinal Issues May 26, 2023

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Tamara Castelo is a specialist in Chinese Traditional Medicine and the CEO of Tamara Castelo Clinic (Lisbon and Porto), TMC Health, TMC Holistic and TMC Jewelry. At her clinic, Tamara treats sleep disorders, thyroid disorders, intestinal diseases, anxiety, migraines, and hormonal problems with a holistic approach to healing. She is the author of two Gourmand Award winning books: Healing Without Medicine, Eating Without Guilt and Full Balance, (both available in Portuguese).

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Tamara Castelo about harnessing thoughts, habits, and mindfulness to help manage anxiety and illness, and how powerful the brain-body connection can be.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

How Tamara’s personal health challenges led her to Chinese Traditional Medicine and turning the focus on treating disease to improving health.
How you can build effective, simple rituals into your daily life, whether it is for physical or mental health.
Learning to truly listen to your body and decipher what it is trying to tell you. It starts with learning your own internal anatomy.
If you can’t find a way to make time for health, you will eventually need to make time for illness. Which would you prefer?
We experience life with our body and our minds, meaning effects from trauma can manifest in either.
Traumas are not only major events, but even small events that shaped you or affected you in a negative way.
You can teach your mind to believe anything, but your body will remember everything.
Tamara’s focus on oncology and how she is able to positively impact treatment and outcomes.
Each person cannot be treated the same, all treatments are subjective to the individual’s needs and state of being.
Why Tamara believes dairy and sugar are the first things that should be removed from your diet, and what nutrients you should focus on.
What are the first 3 things to do for treating intestinal issues?
What does anxiety stem from and are you paying attention to the signals your body is sending?

Connect with Tamara:

Website: https://tamara-castelo.com/en/
The Power of Ritualshttps://a.co/d/1TjHZgG
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tamara__castelo/?hl=en

Follow Rebecca Greene
Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 245: Oops, I Did It Again! May 24, 2023

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Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week!

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Another Mother’s Day in the books! What was different this year?
Why do we have a hard time breaking from the daily routine on our special day? Should we continue to do chores and errands?
Many things were wonderful, some were not. It is still a long and exhausting day when you incorporate other family- mothers and mothers-in-law.
The key to a wonderful day is to communicate what you want.
If you have a difficult time communicating your wants with your family, start practicing.
If you have a difficult time “doing” less, practice!
If you take anything away from Mother’s Day, take this: practice slowing down and taking breaks.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful ladies!

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/
Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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