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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 174: 17th Marriage Anniversary Special Sep 02, 2022

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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!

This week: 17th Marriage Anniversary Special with Seth and Rebecca

What is Seth’s favorite part about being married?
What did Seth think marriage would look like BEFORE they were married? How does it live up to his hopes now?
Seth’s favorite part of their wedding day
What is Seth’s favorite thing about Rebecca as a wife?
What Seth does to show love to Rebecca
Seth’s idea of the perfect date with his wife.
What qualities do they admire most in each other?
What qualities do they dislike the most in each other?
What does Seth value the most in their marriage?
What does Seth feel he needs in a marriage?
Lessons learned from Seth’s parents’ divorce
What Seth and Rebecca feel they do right in their marriage to keep it strong.
What do they feel they are getting wrong?
What Seth looks forward to the most in the future.

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/

Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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 173: Please Don’t Go Aug 31, 2022

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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!

This week: Please Don’t Go

Back to school means the end of summer, and that can be sad. Summer, please don’t go!
Back to school shopping can be a stressful way to wrap up summer. Starting early is a good idea
The end-of-summer squeeze is on. What do you still want to do before summer is over? How did you do with tackling your summer list?
The mental load we carry can be very different as we transition from summer to the school year.
It is important to have activities your kids love to go to
Remember to be less controlling! Sometimes you have to just say: Good Enough.

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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Episode 172: Phases of Motherhood Aug 26, 2022

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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!

This week: Phases of Motherhood

Baby Phase: you are learning how to keep a tiny human alive- diapers, feedings, sleepless nights.
Preschool: adjusting to having your child away from and immediate family- can they make it without you?!
Elementary school- learning about your new community of parents and kids and teachers, maybe navigating returning to work.
Middle school- don’t underestimate your kids’ ability to handle this change and the challenges that come with it.
High school- activities can kick into high-gear! They are beginning to test the waters of independence; remember your child’s experience is not your experience. Do not put your past upon them. Driving and jobs are major milestones, too.
College- learning to let go. The range of motions is intense- excitement, fear, sadness, and joy. Your child is now able to make bigger decisions about how they want to live their lives.
Allow yourself to have all the feelings! Allow yourself grace as you figure it all out and how to juggle everything

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Episode 171: Managing Mom Life Aug 19, 2022

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Julia Barbaro is a homeschooling mom of six children, wife, certified life and marriage coach and author. She is an integral part of the behind-the-scenes operations of her husband, Gino's, business ventures, including Jake & Gino and the Rand family of companies.

Julia was inspired to become a certified life and marriage coach after witnessing the power of coaching. She felt compelled to give back and motivate others to set goals, seek out their soul purpose, and ask what’s next in their life. Julia's passion is to empower couples to strengthen their mind, their communication, overcome obstacles, and seek clarity. Together, she helps them create a life plan for themselves as well as encouraging parents to guide their children to adulthood.

Julia is the author of “The Cannolis Exploded!” And “A Gelato Blast!” children's books about decision making and different paths we can take in life. Julia and her family live in St. Augustine, Florida where they enjoy the old city and the simple beach life.

Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Julie Barbaro the keys to better communication in your family and your life, and how to navigate the life of a busy mom.

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

Awareness of how we act and speak is the first tool for better communications. What do we want to communicate? How does the person with whom you are speaking communicate?
The way you react to someone else when you communicate affects future communications.
Awareness of thoughts before we act: is what you are thinking or feeling right? Think before you speak.
Gaining confidence in yourself by knowing no one has a perfect life, no matter how they might present it.
Know you are doing a good job. Whatever it is you are struggling with, come up with a plan that will get you where you want to be. Start with one step at a time.
Can journaling have a place in how you manage motherhood and life in general? The act of journaling can shift your thinking from emotional to rational and allow you to look at things and decide what is true and what is overreaction.
How does homeschooling fit into your life? It is a major decision to make with benefits that can be worth it for you and your family.
The importance of showing up, no matter what. We all have our challenges, and difficult moments to get through, but the struggle will build upon who you are.
Get evidence for the way you are feeling- is it true or imagined? This is one of the key components to successful communication with your spouse.
Having intention for a good marriage means actively working on it. If something is keeping you from it, ask yourself what it is that holding you back from doing the work and address it.
What works well for Julia and her husband while working together?

Connect with Julia:

Websites:

Social Media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ & https://www.instagram.com/julia_barbaro_/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/jakeandgino & Julia and Gino Podcast YouTube
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeandGino

Mentioned:

Podcast Episode with Gary Chapman https://jakeandgino.com/5-love-languages-w-gary-chapman/
Five Love Languages https://5lovelanguages.com/learn

Follow Rebecca Greene

Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/

Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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 170 Mom Guilt Aug 12, 2022

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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!

This week: Mom Guilt

Mothers carry an astounding amount of guilt around with them. I can’t keep up! I need to spend more time with my kids! I need to relax more! I need to clean the house! The list is endless.
Guilt can come from others thinking you have more, do more, are more than they do. We all have our own things going on. No one is perfect.
A common feeling of guilt is not being able to do everything you want and need to do on a daily basis. Learning to reframe your thinking can help. You likely ARE keeping up with what you have to do.
What can we do to cut back on the Mom Guilt?
Social Media- learn to use it correctly! It is a big contributor to our guilt or feelings of inadequacy. Learn to scroll by things that trigger these feelings. Social media is often a false look into people’s real lives. Use it for IDEAS and not comparison.
Stay true to your values! What is truly important to you? Learn to let go of what is not important or in alignment with your values.
Lean in on people who can help lift you up and support you and help you to relieve the guilt, rather than add to it.
Your reality is not equal to someone else’s reality. They may have an immaculate house, you may not. And that is OK. You are definitely NOT alone in that.
Identify the habits and triggers and work on changing them.
What is it about your parenting style that adds to the guilt? What can you change to improve that?
Be realistic in what you can achieve. Insurmountable goals need to be reevaluated.
Check in with your family! What do they see and feel? You may find you are doing better than you thought!
Most importantly, work on gratitude for what you have and what you are able to do.

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5

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Episode 169 Positive Thinking Muscle Aug 05, 2022

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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!

This week: Positive Thinking Muscle

Sometimes we find ourselves sinking into a negative place. How do we pull ourselves out?
We can create self-imposed pressure to be positive and happy all the time, which can cause uncomfortable feelings. Use this as motivation to change.
Don’t forget self-care! Taking care of yourself will set you up for positive thinking.
Being aware of your negative thinking and habits is the first step in creating change.
Find an outlet for the negative thoughts- brain dump or “get out the yuck” by talking, journaling, praying. Whatever outlet you can find to let the thoughts go will help immensely.
Become your own friend! Treat yourself and talk to yourself the way you would to your best friend.
Building neural pathways happens the more you repeat an action or way of thinking. Positive thinking is a muscle you can build by repeating the way you think and embedding positive thinking in your neural pathways.
Flex you positive thinking muscles daily. Just like doing daily pushups, they get easier the more you do them.
Getting your negative thoughts can take some push to get out. Practice moving past your comfort zone.

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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 168 Your Parenting Long Game: Summertime Tips Jul 29, 2022

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Rachel Baily

– The Whinypaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene Episode 168 Your Parenting Long Game: Summertime Tips with Rachel Bailey

Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Currently Rachel teaches parents hands-on tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children and helping parents find the time and energy to incorporate these tools into their lives.

Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode with Rachel Baily about the parenting long game, and the particular challenges of summer, when we are spending so much more time together.

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

Structure is still important in summertime. Don’t overschedule, but keep structure in place.
Know how to handle boredom. Kids need stimulation, and often resort to negative ways if not guided.
Variations in everyday activities will keep things interesting. Set a challenge or direction for activities.
Counteracting fights and arguments amongst siblings- give them an outlet to discuss their feelings in a “yuck dump,” and give them a plan to address it.
Making time for personal care and personal time needs to be part of your structure. Predictability means less pushback. Consistency is your best tool.
It is ok to break routine on occasion, but make sure to keep consistent most of the time.
Tips on surviving family vacations- set realistic expectations, think about what your child needs to feel and behave their best when away from home.
Tips for working through your child’s big emotions. Regulation is key.
Strengthen their neural pathways by encouraging them to be more flexible in their thinking.
Using Fortunately/ Unfortunately scenarios in storytelling to help the build flexible thinking.
What can you do NOW to help make a smoother back to school transition?

Connect with Rachel:

Website: https://rachel-bailey.com/

Podcast: https://rachel-bailey.com/podcast/#listen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelbailey

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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 167 You Can’t Do It All Jul 27, 2022

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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!

This week: You Can’t Do It All

We can’t do all the things all the time. Know what your strengths are and delegate activities and tasks to those who are good at them.
Accept that you won’t be able to do some of the things you want to do. Remember, we have technology to help! Livestream, record a video, etc.
Multitasking can be great, but make sure to be present and focused on the important things. When you are working, focus on work. When you are with your family, focus on being with your family.
Be sure to create a balance when you can.
Consider what you value most and what you want to focus on when deciding what you put your time to.
You can’t do it all, but making plans helps!
Be sure to make time and take time for fun.

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Book https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook

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TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom

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Episode 166 Giving Children Resilience Jul 22, 2022

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Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor, author, and resiliency. What sets Dr. Robyne apart is how she learned resiliency from the ground up, as a person who has experienced significant obstacles yet forged her come back. Dr. Robyne has over 16 years of university teaching and research experience and brings a refreshing and researched informed perspective to our understanding and practices of resiliency and wellness. Dr. Robyne’s work is accessible and relatable while offering practical strategies that are realistic and sustainable.

Dr. Robyne’s maiden book, Calm Within The Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency, released in March 2021, is now in its third print as it makes its way into the hearts and practices of people around the globe.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Robyn Hanley-Dafoe about

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

What is resiliency and why is it important to learn?
We can do hard things! It is ok to struggle or make mistakes. Stick to it and trust the process.
Resiliency is learned and fostered by experience and parenting.
Honor your feelings. There is no right or wrong way to feel.
The difference between those children who tackle challenges and those who give up can be due to their sense of psychological safety. How comfortable are they with making mistakes? Sometimes it is just their personality or that what they are struggling with just isn’t a fit for them.
Resilience is improved when a child’s gifts, skills, and talents are valued.
How can we as parents model resiliency for our kids? Be open about how you problem solve.
What was the biggest contributing factor that helped Dr. Robyne overcome her challenges with depression as a teen?
What Dr. Robyne does today to cope with life’s challenges.
When is it ok to rescue our kids and when is it ok to support them when managing discomfort?
When you are in a crisis or navigating something that is hard, you don’t always have to talk about the problems. It is important to have normal conversations to keep the connection strong.
What is the best advice Dr. Robyne has ever received?

Connect with Dr. Robyne:

https://robynehd.ca/

Get the book https://linktr.ee/robynehd

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/?originalSubdomain=ca

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxhl0Vgm4DKb-PlD99rNlQ

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Episode 165 Summer Pressure Jul 20, 2022

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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!

This week: Summer Pressure

School’s out, why are we feeling pressure? We can create additional pressure when we want to make to most of summer, with all the planning it entails.
When you isolate yourself in your thoughts of all that you “need” to do, you end up feeling frustrated and alone.
Plan before the day of! Asking spur of the moment what they want to do, will often not work well.
You don’t have to ask your kids what they want to do all the time. Sometimes just making the plans for them, or allowing them their own plans is enough.
How does Rebecca plan to break the pattern of summer pressure?
The pressure you feel is most certainly self-imposed.
Summer Fun is wonderful, but don’t forget the importance of downtime.
For bigger plans like a vacation- start early, and have discussion.
Prioritize! Make time for the important things on your list.
Make a list of what everyone wants to do this summer and make plans.
What does Rebecca feel about Summer Bucket Lists?
Remember not to compare and despair. Other families might be doing more than you. Use that to feel inspired rather than a failure.
Consider financial expenditures. There are lots of fun things to do that are free. You can indulge in regular things like coffee or nails, but limit yourself.
Be sure to recognize and appreciate the things you are doing right!

Follow Rebecca Greene

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