The Whinypaluza Podcast

Episode 589: Raising Conscious Sons and Daughters with Dr. Shefali

What if the child you worry about most is learning to speak up for herself, while the child who never causes trouble needs more room to be herself? Rebecca Greene welcom

Episode 588: Please Don't Give Up

Please Don’t Give Up When your child says, “I hate this. I don’t want to do it anymore,” when do you listen... and when do you keep pushing? In this Whinypaluza Wednesd

Episode 587: Starting High School Through My Daughter’s Eyes

Rebecca Greene has interviewed parenting experts, authors, therapists, and educators, but this conversation may contain some of the most important parenting advice she ha

Episode 586: Homecoming – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

One week of school, and then it was homecoming. Rebecca and Seth’s daughters had barely settled into the new school year before the family was juggling dates, friends, ph

Episode 585: Perimenopause, Motherhood & the Art of Saying No

What happens when a woman who has spent years managing everyone else’s life finally reaches her breaking point? Rebecca Greene welcomes novelist Kristin Bair for a funny

Episode 584: The Trap of Unrelenting Standards

High standards can inspire children to work hard and reach meaningful goals. But when those standards become unrelenting, achievement can stop feeling rewarding and start

Episode 583: Stop Putting Yourself Last

Many mothers become so focused on caring for everyone else that they slowly lose touch with themselves. Their days revolve around responsibilities, expectations, and neve

Episode 582: Back to School Tips from My Family to Yours!

Back-to-school season brings new schedules, new expectations, early mornings, and plenty of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether your child is starting high school

Episode 581: Raising Capable Kids Without Overparenting

Nicole Runyon, LMSW, spent more than 20 years working as a child psychotherapist before shifting her focus to coaching parents. She joins Rebecca Greene to discuss how te

Episode 580: What We’ve Learned in 21 Years of Marriage

What keeps a marriage strong after 21 years? Marriage is not sustained by one grand romantic gesture. It grows through the daily choices to communicate, express apprecia

Episode 579: Parenting with Less Conflict and More Connection

How to Reduce Conflict With Your Kids Why does repeating yourself sometimes make your child less likely to listen? And how can parents set boundaries without turning eve

Episode 578: The On Call Mom

Moms are often the first call when a child needs advice, a ride, help solving a problem, or simply the reassurance that someone is there. Being that safe place is a privi

Episode 577: Helping Kids Navigate the Messy Side of Friendship

Friendship problems rarely arrive with a handy instruction manual. A child comes home hurt, angry, or feeling left out, and a parent is left wondering whether to listen,

Episode 576: Boundaries are a Blessing

Boundaries are not walls. They are honest guidelines that help relationships feel safer, healthier, and more balanced. In this episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca

Episode 575: How to Stop Pretending You’re Fine

How many times have you said “I’m fine” because it felt easier than explaining what you were really carrying? In this heartfelt episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene ta

Episode 574: What I Brought Home from Vacation besides Laundry

If you have ever returned home needing a vacation from your vacation, Rebecca and Seth Greene understand completely. In this episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca sh

Episode 573: Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive

A child who melts down, shuts down, or resists expectations may not be misbehaving. Their nervous system may simply be overwhelmed. Rebecca Greene welcomes Dr. Niki Elli

Bonus: Positive Thinking Muscle

Build Your Positive Thinking Muscle While Rebecca and her family are enjoying some well-earned vacation time, we wanted to share an episode originally released in 2022.

Episode 571: What Every College Parent and Student Needs to Know

Sending a child to college changes parenting overnight. Parents want to stay involved, but college students need room to advocate for themselves, make decisions, handle c

Episode 570: Summertime Mom Mode

Summer can be joyful, chaotic, and surprisingly difficult for working moms. The children are home, schedules constantly change, the house is rarely quiet, and getting thr