The Whinypaluza Podcast

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:

• What are the steps to problem solving?
• Leslie Cohen-Rubury’s 5-step problem solving process
• Knowing you can adjust if a solution is not working for a problem
• How do your personal coping skills influence your approach to problem solving?
• How can you change the way you look at a problem?
• Can you ignore a problem?
• What solution pattern do you have when confronted with a problem?

Links Mentioned:

Episode 276 Understanding Our Children with Leslie Cohen-Rubury https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-our-children/id1534167756?i=1000628778958

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The Hashey family was living a normal life. Joe was a high school teacher and business owner. Mell was a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. Then 2020 happened and turned their family upside down. Lo a town where they didn’t know anybody. It was the best thing that could have happened for their family. Joe and Mell used their experience to build the Strong Family Co. framework that any family can use to establish values and stress-free family leadership.

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Mell Hashey about how to create your own strong family with common goals and values.

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

• Hear the story behind “the big move” for their family.
• What struggles did the family have while adjusting to such a big change?
• Finding “home” in a community that shares your family values.
• Weighing “opportunity costs” in determining pros and cons of a big life decision.
• The 7 Elements of the Strong Family Path- what are they and how can you implement them?
• The importance of establishing and recognizing core values for your family.
• Family Meetings- how to successfully establish them and include family members of all ages.
• Goal setting for your family- individual goals with vocalized commitments to achieve them.
• Be an emotional ninja! Helping your kids identify feelings.
• Mell’s tips for time management.
• How to be more patient by reframing your point of view and thinking about the long-term effects of your reaction.

Connect with the Hashey Family:

• Website https://strongfamilyproject.com/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/strongfamilyco
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialstrongfamilyco/
• Strong Family Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7x28ffQql3AtmByWZGlH9G
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@strongfamilyco

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

• What are cognitive distortions, and why do they interfere with your thinking?
• All Or Nothing Thinking- if it isn’t perfect, it is bad.
• Overgeneralization- applying a label to everything because it happened once.
• Mental Filter- ignore the positive and focus on the negative.
• Discounting the positives- not valuing positive things that happen
• Jumping to Conclusions- decisions not based on evidence
• Magnification or Minimization- making things more significant or less significant than they are.
• Emotional Reasoning- reasoning yourself into negative thoughts
• Should Statements- criticism in form of “you should have” or “I should have”
• Labeling- applying negative labels to yourself or others in reaction to a mistake or because something didn’t happen the way you expected.
• Personalization and Blame- thinking you are to blame for things you have no control or influence over.
• How to identify cognitive distortions
• Showing yourself compassion and understanding in training yourself to break these habits.
• Look for evidence to support what you are thinking or saying to yourself or others. Is it true?
• Transformational vocabulary- instead of automatically falling into your cognitively distorted thoughts, how you can reframe what you say and how you think.

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Leslie Cohen-Rubury is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with an MSW as well as a Masters in Special Education. She has 39 years’ experience working with families and children in school and community settings. With a private practice in Redding, Ct. providing individual, family, and marital therapy, Leslie has ongoing parenting groups and regularly conducts workshops and lectures in the community. She is intensively trained in Dialectic Behavior Therapy and now leads several DBT skills groups for adults, teenagers and their families. This work focuses on developing skills that increase our competency to be our best selves. Leslie has been married for 37 years and has 3 children: a 33-year-old son and 30-year-old twin girls. She is thrilled to have a daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren as well. Leslie is passionately committed to helping people develop a new perspective and new skills to enhance their emotional well-being and mental health.

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Leslie Cohen-Rubury about how to better understand why our kids behave the way they do, and how you can better communicate with them based upon that understanding.

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

• Leslie’s training allows her to approach a problem with a broad perspective.
• Through many sessions with parents, a common question Leslie got was, “Is my child a monster?” The answer is “no!” Understanding WHY our kids misbehave or struggle will remove this question.
• Jumping to conclusions never goes well. How we can work on understanding where our kid is coming from and why they behave the way they do.
• What is a Paradoxical Question and how does it help?
• What can we do to better understand why our children are behaving the way they do? What questions can we ask them?
• Accepting your child where they are and working toward growth helps avoid your child feeling like they are broken.
• Learning to better understand and communicate with your kids is an ongoing process that will never stop.
• Practice being comfortable in uncomfortable situations- what does it mean? How does this help our children become better problem-solvers?
• What kinds of strategies and coping skills can you teach your kid when they are experiencing something uncomfortable?
• Balancing teaching your kid to cope and teaching your kid to ask for help- how do you do it?
• Sometimes there is no right answer!
• What is Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?
• What are some of the keys to Leslie’s 37-year-old marriage?
• The importance if validating your partner or your child.

Connect with Leslie:

• Website: https://lesliecohenrubury.com/
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1681627760
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliecohenrubury
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliecohenrubury/

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

• Most issues in a family boil down to a communication problem.
• Avoidance, speaking too critically, poor explanation or information, and stonewalling are all common communication issues.
• People who care about you will want to have the “hard conversations” with you because it ultimately serves your relationship.
• We only have control over how we, ourselves communicate. We cannot change how someone else communicates.
• What can you improve in the way you communicate?
• Be aware of how you feel physically when you are worked up and pause if you feel like you will lash out or communicate poorly.
• Do you stay quiet because you don’t want to hurt feelings? You can be assertive AND polite. Think carefully about what you need to communicate.
• Being a good listener- are you listening to prepare for a response, or do you listen to understand?
• Understanding that everyone runs into communication issues because everyone has a unique way of communicating.

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Chris Belin is a married mom of 2 kids and a rescue dog, here in Buffalo, NY. She is passionate about all things women, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Chris is the founder of the Buffalo Chapter of The Beauty Boost, as well as the creator of a local event called Sip.Shop.Support which takes place every November.

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Chris Belin about the importance of woman finding like-minded women in their community to build a network of support in life and business.

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

• Chris’ journey from working in banking to embarking upon entrepreneurship in order to balance parenting with work.
• Learn about The Beauty Boost! How do you find a chapter near you?
• Learn about Sip. Shop. Support. that happens every November in Buffalo to highlight local, women-run businesses and raise money for a good cause, all while having a great time!
• The challenges women face in social participation when in the midst of motherhood and starting their own business.
• Find out how The Beauty Boost helps you to find like-minded ladies and grow your network and make new friends.
• What does wellness look like for women? How is it different for everyone?
• How can women build their network? What are your priorities in your socialization?
• Why are female relationships so important for women to have?
• Advice for attending your first event, if you are feeling apprehensive.
• How connections and conversations can help you deal with anxiety and depression.
• Parting piece of advice from Chris!

Connect with Chris:

• Register for one of the upcoming Beauty Boost Buffalo Events https://www.thebeautyboost.net/buffalo
• WINC (Women Inspired Through Networking and Collaboration) https://wincbuffalo.com/ 
• More about WINC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLeVLCr1VHQ
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088241551693
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyboostbuffalo/

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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:

• It’s a new school year! How the Greene Family is adjusting to the change in schedule and the shift away from summer.
• They have 2 kids in High School this year!
• Getting a quiet teen to open up to you- what Rebecca has learned about talking to her son.
• Are you a parent who is sad about back to school, or happy? How do you deal with your emotions if you are sad?
• Focusing on all the fun activities coming up this school year, instead of mourning the loss of summer.
• How the kids are doing in the hot weather with no A/C at school
• Continuing to redirect your thoughts so you put more effort into thinking about positives rather than negatives.

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Florence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children’s Research Fund as well as Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council. Her latest book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, (Beyond Words)

After spending more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, during which she was known as the Windy City Nanny, Romano is the authority on childcare and family support in this new millennium and has more than five hundred media appearances discussing these topics. Born and raised just outside of Chicago, Romano wants to show people that not only is the saying “It takes a village” true, but also how important the need for community is. 

Florence Ann also has been featured on over 500 national and local media outlets across the country, including ABC/CBS/ NBC and FOX TV affiliates, Home & Family, The Jenny McCarthy Show, SiriusXM, and more. She is also currently a regular expert on over 10 various national TV affiliates across America!

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Florence Ann Romano about navigating your child’s interaction with social media and the digital world, as well as how to build your social community.

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

• Florence’s path to being a personal growth strategist- why it is so important to keep growing as a person
• Why Florence was drawn to learning how children react to social media and the digital world
• When is the right age for your child to be on social media? What if they are already on it?
• Customizing YOUR child’s access to the digital world
• Building your child’s social media skills- what you should know
• Having honest conversations with your children about what they see on social media and how they react to it
• Don’t be afraid to watch what your kid is watching- keep the conversation open to discussion
• Tools to help monitor your child’s communication on social media platforms
• Addressing time limits and establishing boundaries
• Paying attention to what behavior you are modeling for your kids
• Encouraging in-person interactions with your kids and their friends- why is it important?
• Building your social village- how should it be structured? Learn about the 6 archetypes of people in your life.
• Teaching your kids about being respectful of others and themselves

Connect with Florence Ann:

• Website https://florenceann.com/ 
• Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life https://florenceann.com/book/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/florenceann.romano/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceARomano
• TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@florenceann.romano

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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 the other week!

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

• Hearing how other women talk about themselves is eye opening. Why do women participate in negative self-talk so much?
• In the words of Kelly Hutcheson, “We are worthy because we are created.”
• The standards we hold ourselves to can often be much higher than the standards others hold you to.
• What are the reasons people tell themselves that justify their feelings of unworthiness?
• Mothers even tend to feel unworthy if they feel their kids fall short of perceived standards and developmental and behavioral milestones.
• Can you change your thoughts about your flaws and instead think of them as superpowers? What are the values and benefits of things you currently perceive as deficiencies? “I’m overly sensitive” can be turned into “I am very empathetic.”
• How can your thoughts better serve you?

Follow Rebecca Greene

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Listen to this special Anniversary Special Whinypaluza episode with Seth and Rebecca Greene! Rebecca interviews Seth revealing knowledge that she might not have learned from a regular conversation. Try it with your spouse! You may be surprised by what you learn and the improved bond you have as a result.

Here is just a small sample of what to expect on this week’s show:

Seth on LIFE:

• One thing people don’t know about him
• Biggest surprise he has ever had
• 3 things he can’t live without
• Biggest fear
• 3 people living or dead would you have dinner with
• Secret talent
• Most adventurous thing he has ever done
• What is inspiring him right now
• Best advice he has received
• Best advice to give his teenage self
• What he wants to be remembered for
• Definition of beauty
• Best gift he has received
• Best gift he has given
• A skill he is mastering now
• How to you know you are in love
• If he could switch lives for a day who would it be with
• What is his favorite daily affirmation

Seth On Marriage:

• Goals for the marriage by the end of the year
• What he attributes to their marital success
• The biggest marriage lesson learned this year
• Advice to other couples

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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:

• Things have dramatically changed for Rebecca with Max being 16 and driving.
• So far, Max is doing a great job communicating his comings and goings.
• While the driving burden has been lifted significantly, the emotional burden has increased in some ways due to worrying about then as they drive, as well as sadness at her son growing up so quickly.
• Rebecca is learning to give herself compassion as she adjusts to her son’s new responsibility.
• When you are taking moments to be reflective of how far your child has come, remember to give yourself some credit on how you have grown and adapted.
• So far, so good! Max is driving safely and being responsible.
• Rebecca and Seth are conscious of being sure to mind speed limits and traffic laws in order to set a good example for their young driver.
• They are continuing to have the important conversations around impaired driving- whether it is your kid or them riding with someone who is.

Follow Rebecca Greene

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• Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
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• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
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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:

• Max got his driver’s license! How has this changed the Greene household? How are Rebecca and Seth feeling about it?
• Life 360 has been a wonderful tool to help ease their minds when Max is out.
• The Greene rules for new drivers: no phone, no music, communicate when you leave and arrive, no thruway
• Junior Driver’s license rules:1 non-family-member passenger, no driving after 9pm
• Max is super busy! Driver’s license, football, internship, SAT classes!
• Rebecca has leaned on her friends and found their advice valuable in learning to be ok with having a teen driver in the house!

Follow Rebecca Greene

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• Book 1  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook
• Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
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• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
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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:

• July was over in what seemed like a blink of an eye, but August is off to a roaring start!
• August is like the Sunday Night of summer for teachers, there is still time to enjoy summer.
• As friends prepare to send their kids off to college in a few weeks, it is great to listen to and observe what they are going through and taking notes for when it is your turn.
• It’s ok to pencil yourself into your kids’ busy summer schedules. Parent-time is a priority!
• How is Rebecca doing with her summer goals? How has she adjusted them for August?
• Make an effort to stay present in this final month of summer, and don’t get distracted by the upcoming school year. You are in control of your thoughts.
• What is the August Summer Challenge?

Follow Rebecca Greene

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• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
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Concerned about what the world's influence was doing to a girl's self-esteem, Becky Fife, Katie Parker, and Allie Callister came together to create I Believe In Me! a program to support tweens and parents. For over 30 years, these women have worked with girls to strengthen their confidence and realize their potential. With Katie's vision and direction, Becky's creative sparkle, and Allie's "Can Do" attitude, these women are magic! They offer real-life strategies and tools to foster growth and strength in the hearts and minds of girls. This word needs girls who know who they are and are ready to strengthen others around them.

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Becky, Katie, & Allie about how they work together to inspire, motivate, and support tween girls.

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

• Learn why Becky, Katie, and Allie came to focus on support for tween girls.
• Strong Minds. Strong Hearts. Strong Girls.
• How the three women lend their personal strengths to help motivate and guide tween girls.
• Using a garden theme to cultivate happiness for a lifetime, using difficult times to help you grow.
• Understanding there is a difference minor, daily anxiety and sadness, and true depression and anxiety disorder. The importance of normalizing ups and downs in your life.
• Addressing ANTS in your garden: Automatic Negative Thoughts
• What you water grows! Will it be negativity or positivity?
• Helping young girls identify their individual gifts that they can give to the world and grow by sharing
• Addressing competition amongst other girls
• Helping girls to stop the fires of drama and get outside of negative comments
• Reminding girls that THEY have the power to move on and not let others’ actions get to them

Connect with I Believe in Me!:

• Website https://www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085884451177
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ibelieveinmegirls/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomfully/

Follow Rebecca Greene

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• Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5
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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Laura Froyen received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy from Michigan State University in 2014. While pursuing her doctorate she worked as a Couple and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan helping families navigate difficult times. Her research focused on how marital and family relationships influence parenting and child development. She continued this research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor of HDFS and UW-Extension as an Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist.

She helps individuals, partners, and co-parents become the parents they are longing to be. She helps overwhelmed and disconnected parents reconnect with themselves, each other, and their children. She helps parents bring ease, calm and JOY back into their hectic and chaotic lives. She helps parents stop yelling and start feeling confident in themselves. She does this through her unique approach to parenting that is grounded in research and driven by the overarching goal of restoring balance and compassion to families.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Laura Froyen about how everyday life gives us moments to shine light on our wounds that still need healing, creating opportunities for repair and growth.

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

• There is no such thing as perfection, only “good enough.” There is a cycle of mistake/repair that creates growth.
• Acknowledge your triggers, and use them for growth, until they are no longer triggers.
• What are the different kinds of triggers?
• Repeating behavioral patterns is a way of your brain creating structure, efficiency, and making sense of things.
• Rules that you had as a child can become triggers for you as a parent if your children do things that would have been breaking those rules. It creates a sense of something being wrong.
• Addressing your triggers and healing yourself is about understanding we are all deserving of love and compassion.
• Awareness is the first step. Building in self-regulation is the second step.
• Learning mindfulness and breathwork is vastly beneficial in healing.

Connect with Laura:

• Website https://www.laurafroyen.com/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurafroyen/

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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:

• Returning from a fun family weekend Bar Mitzvah! Now it is back to the grind.
• Making an effort to notice the positives in your spouse and what they do and recognizing and voicing them to your partner
• Approaching the weekend with fewer expectations- how did it impact the experience?
• The benefits of being patient and flexible
• The difference between multitaskers and uni-taskers
• Your spouse likely notices more than you think. Letting them know the good things that you see has a positive impact on your relationship.
• Looking for the good will enable you to see more good, conversely, if you focus on looking for the negative, you will only see negative.

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Rebecca dives deeper into the biggest marriage mistakes, and how you can overcome them.

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

• Mistake: Having contempt for your partner. They deserve respect. Instead of personal attacks, express your needs and what you would like instead.
• Mistake: Criticizing your partner. Learn to complain without blame. Remove “always” and “never” from your vocabulary. Express the need, don’t attack character. On the other end, do not go on the defense.
• Mistake: Stonewalling- the 4th Horseman of Divorce. Shutting down and not communicating when you run into issues with your partner. Again, communicate your needs, even if that means needing a break before discussing an issue. Make time to have a conversation.
• Mistake: Expecting your partner to read your mind. Instead of feeling disappointment and resentment when you partner does not act in the way you expected, make your needs and wants known.
• Mistake: Not prioritizing your marriage. When you put everything in life before your marriage, it will be neglected and suffer. Make your relationship a priority, or it will wither.
• Mistake: Loving your partner the way YOU want to be loved. Revisit the 5 Love Language. Learn what your partner wants to feel loved.
• Mistake: Repeating negative marital patterns. Pay attention to your arguments. Is there a recurring theme? De-brief after a fight when tension has died down. How could you have done it better?
• Mistake: Thinking that little things don’t matter. Little things build up and make a big impact in the end. A smile, a touch, a small moment together will build up your marriage over time.
• Mistake: Always needing to be right. Does being right and winning the battle all the time really matter? How do you create a win for BOTH of you.
• Mistake: Talking and not listening. Give your focus and attention to what your spouse is saying and LISTEN, instead of thinking about what you are going to say while they are talking. Don’t make assumptions before you know the whole story.
• Mistake: Not protecting your marriage. Do not let things into your marriage- whether it is a person or a thing- that will hurt your marriage.
• Mistake: Being secretive in your actions. Don’t do or say anything that you would NOT say in front of your partner.

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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:

• A newer, more positive attitude toward milestones of Rebecca’s kids
• All of the Greene kids had a great year with some major milestones!
• Reflecting on the wins this year and the bumps along the way
• Focusing on the positives of a milestone when all you can think of are the negatives
• Feel your feelings, but be sure to celebrate and look to the future
• Don’t compare! Your kids are different than other kids. Your kids are different than their own siblings.
• If you are feeling nervous and apprehensive about the upcoming milestones, seek out others who have gone through it and ask for advice.
• Don’t underestimate you kids’ ability to overcome adversity
• Set expectations for your kids as they enter a new milestone period
• Think of milestones as an indicator of your parenting success

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Coach Michelle loves collaborative problem-solving. She enjoys helping families build strong biblical foundations while teaching them to overcome parenting challenges. She offers them strategies, resources, and tools to aid them in their parenting journey while restoring peace, joy, and order to their homes. 

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Michelle Harmon-Malone

about what you need to work in harmony with your kids at home and at school in order to raise them up to be their best selves.

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

• Coach Michelle’s journey to being a parenting coach
• An educator creating a system for parenting for a wide array of family types, whether it be a traditional household, a single parent household, or a blended household.
• Coach Michelle’s recognizing the need for teaching what to expect beyond the baby stage, in order to help parents raise their kids to their full potential.
• Parent from where you are at, with the kid you have. Do not fall into expectations of others or be trapped by the idea of where you should be.
• Pouring into the gifts of your children, not the deficits.
• Everyone in the household helps out! How to build up to this: I Do; We Do; You Do
• Modify your expectations when your kids are learning to help out.
• Train up your child in the right direction, so they don’t depart from it when they are adults.
• Consistent self-care for parents.
• The importance of being an active parent at school.
• Tips on communication and collaboration with our kids- Learn their language!
• What you need to know about discipline and boundaries.
• The most important aspect of parenting for success.

Connect with Michelle:

• Website https://principlemichelle.com/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BetterTwogetherllc/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-harmon-malone-4084a54a/
• The Parenting Playbook https://a.co/d/2C9yC09 

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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:

• Planning a “Summer Fun Day” off!
• How is the less-structured summer break going for the Greene Family this summer?
• Having a 16-year-old in the household has spared the thought in Rebecca that she needs to stop and enjoy the moments.
• Learn to be present and mindful in meaningful moments, as well as the mundane.
• Are you learning to slow down? Full-throttle all day long is not sustainable, and you miss the important moments in life.

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first-ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

As an advocate for human resilience & growth, Judy Herman inspires executive women with resistant spouses to unlock the power of their authentic selves in order to live peaceful, purposeful, & positive lives without regret. She provides keynote addresses seminars and workshops for companies that support women in leadership while honoring authentic work relationships and cultures. Her clinical and personal experiences enhance her work as an executive coach providing skills and resources that change organizations and family trees.

Judy Herman has trained with world-renowned marriage and relationship experts including Drs. John & Julie Gottman, Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, Terry Real, Dr. Sue Johnson, and Dr. Dan Seigel.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Judy Herman about the ways your past impacts your thoughts and beliefs around your future relationships with others.

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

• The story about yourself matters in how you create new stories with others.
• Holding onto things from past relationships will affect future relationships.
• Our thoughts and beliefs and how we relate to others has a bearing on who we are drawn to.
• Our emotions come from our thoughts and our past, but they are designed to move and flow.
• What are the 3 Ps? How does it determine who you choose as a partner?
• Think of relationships as synchronized dances in the way you are programmed to respond and how you WANT to respond.
• Remember that you are not perfect, and you are not alone in your struggles.
• Hear Judy’s real and raw experiences on marriage and the epiphany she had after the end of her second marriage.
• The importance of being able to step back from your life and look at the bigger picture and see what lessons there are to learn.

Links Mentioned:

• Beyond Messy Relationships https://a.co/d/bcMjtzf
• Connect with Judy:
• Website https://www.judycounselor.com/
• Twitter https://twitter.com/JudyKHerman
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/judycounselor/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/judykherman/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykherman/

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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!

When you have multiple children, you simply can’t make them all happy at the same time. And you don’t have to!

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

• What was on the busy agenda for the Greene’s this year for the 4th of July?
• The Greene Family was pulled in many different directions this year! What were the highlights? Lowlights?
• The family dog, Tanner, did NOT enjoy the fireworks!
• What lessons did Rebecca learn from the evening’s events?
• Rebecca is learning to enjoy all the special moments this summer.

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Allana Robinson, CEO of Uncommon Sense Parenting is a registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist for children with special needs, creating targeted behavior and intervention plans. She has spent countless hours reading the latest child development and behavioral psychology research and is certified in Pivotal response therapy and Shanker Self-Reg. Allana is trained in Relationship Development Intervention, Hanen Social Communication, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.

She is also the mom to two amazing kids.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Allana Robinson about identifying stressors that can impact your child’s behaviors, and how to manage them.

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

• What IS stress, exactly? How does it impact your daily life?
• What are rejuvenating activities and why are they important in balancing stress?
• What are the indicators of wellbeing and what drains or replenishes this?
• Oftentimes we drain our kids’ energy tanks rather than fill them, which causes a crash or meltdown.
• Learn about the science behind behavior as it relates to brain development and functioning.
• The importance of consistency, predictability, and security in helping your child keep their energy tanks are full.
• How predictability builds trust.
• The impact of social stories and how you can use them.
• Implementing tools such as visuals and timers to build predictability in your child’s day.
• How to prep your kid on what to do when they don’t react well to something.
• How to aid your child in learning how to self-regulate.

Connect with Allana:

• https://www.allanarobinson.com/
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• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/arfamilyservices
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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxfXqPgziTFHjN1tEtXyg/live

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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:

• New cars for the Greene household!
• Learning to be creative and flexible when things don’t go to plan.
• Lobster dinner, homemade cake, and celebrations!
• Is there a new family puppy on the horizon?
• This year’s “forced family fun” adventure.
• Canada trip: Niagara Falls and Swiss Chalet
• How to keep things light on your birthday.
• Don’t expect everything to go perfectly on your day.
• Balancing expectations with your spouse.
• Hear Rebecca and Seth deconstruct a recent argument and what they think they each could have done better.
• How they can better plan for trips.
• Remember to appreciate what you have, rather than compare what you don’t have to what other’s do.

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Vanessa Kahlon, MA is the founder of Kahlon Family Services School, a non-profit organization that provides education for (K-8) along with resources and support to families with strong willed children, that some would call 2E (twice exceptional). After being an in-home Behavior Specialist and Supervisor of various California Behavioral Programs for many years, she came up with the idea of Yoga Education for Autism Spectrum and spent her free time creating her own program after years of studying Clinical Psychology and working with different populations around trauma, attachment issues, and family dynamics. YEAS YOGA is an exciting and personal Yoga Curriculum for children that benefits Self-Regulation. Her book, "Shut Up & Parent" gives parents the tools for managing their kids' daily behaviors. Vanessa is a Family Interventionist, offering comprehensive and individualized coaching and support regularly. She hosts the podcast, “Parenting With Vanessa Kahlon,” and lectures at numerous schools and organizations."

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Vanessa Kahlon about discovering and using powerful tools for more successful parenting.

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

• The idea behind “Shut Up and Parent!”
• Knowing your child’s learning style
• The importance of relationship building
• The 3 R Method- Redo, Rewind, Repair
• Tips on getting though a child’s meltdown
• Behavior should not be viewed as “bad,” but rather a symptom of how your child feels internally.
• What drives Vanessa and keeps her joyful when working with children who aren’t always happy with her.
• Learn more about Kahlon Family Services School
• What is “Twice Exceptional” or 2E?
• The power of giving your child choices instead of constantly saying “no” and making “yes” more successful
• Teaching self-regulation
• Phrases to cut from your parenting vocabulary
• Learning to let go of past behaviors and actions

Connect with Vanessa:

• Website http://www.vanessakahlon.com/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/parenting_with_vanessa_kahlon/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParentingwithVanessaKahlon/
• Twitter https://twitter.com/kahlonfamilyser 
• Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessakahlon
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQzf3liP-rSScoRRMoL7Kw

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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-/

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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

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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/

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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:

• 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.

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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 Rituals https://a.co/d/1TjHZgG
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tamara__castelo/?hl=en

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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!

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Dr. Tish Taylor is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in the greater Kansas City area. She has an established practice helping children with ADHD and their families. She is also a licensed school psychologist and has years of experience working within school districts as a psychologist and coordinator of mental health services. In addition, Dr. Taylor is an adjunct professor teaching Child Development for many years. She has previously co-edited a book entitled Taking Sides: Controversial Issues in Classroom Management. Dr. Tish Taylor is author of Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace and most recently Fostering Connection: Building Social and Emotional Health in Children and Teens.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Dr. Tish Taylor about what parents should know about helping their children with ADHD both at school and at home.

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

• The inspiration behind Dr. Tish to become a psychologist, and her ultimate focus on ADHD.
• What to know about working with schools and your child’s ADHD.
• Recommendations for school administrators to implement helpful changes for children with ADHD.
• Achieving successes at home with kids who have ADHD.
• The importance of self-regulation for ourselves, as parents, when coping with parenting at home.
• Making the best use of your time at home with your kids- monitoring screen time and spending family time together.
• The growing number of children and adolescents with ADHD and how it is a challenge to help them all.
• Learn about Tish’s book, Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace.

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• www.tishtaylor.com
• Get a copy of Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace https://a.co/d/bmz9Utn
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• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tishholubtaylor/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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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:

• It’s the busiest week of a very busy month in the Greene household!
• May is mayhem for moms! Stop apologizing for your limited time. Not everything is going to happen.
• Do you best and take a breath. You will get through this.
• Understand that everyone has different priorities right now.
• Make the best choices you can so you can move forward with all that you need to do.
• Take everything one step at a time!
• Remember to show appreciation for your teachers!
• It needs repeating: Stop Apologizing!

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Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Rebecca’s Mother-In-Law, Janeen Morris about motherhood, and all of its ups and downs and what it looks like from the other side when your kids are grown up and have children of their own.

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

• Janeen didn’t start off wanting to be a mother. It took getting married to start thinking about creating a family.
• Janeen and her husband had even looked at adoption.
• Her favorite thing about motherhood is watching her children grow and learn.
• Her love of seeing things through the lens of her children’s eyes.
• What does she attribute the success of her kids to?
• What was the toughest challenge for Janeen?
• Dealing with a childhood illness that required hospitalization. Janeen found herself doing research and advocating for her child, all while still working.
• Juggling opposing schedules with her husband and feeling like she was a single parent at times.
• The biggest lessons she learned as she was raising her kids.
• What would she have done differently if she could go back and do it all again?
• Janeen’s struggles with anxiety and how she handles it now.
• What does she think her greatest quality is as a mother?
• What does Janeen feel are the keys to a happy marriage?
• How did Janeen embark upon her 28-year career as a librarian?
• What is life like now that she is retired?
• What is the best advice she has ever gotten?
• Janeen’s advice to parents on how to decrease stress.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there! Thank you for being a part of the Whinypaluza community- one the most wonderful group of women on the planet!

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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:

• With the school year ramping up right before it winds down for the summer, the Greene household is in full swing, once again!
• In all the May madness, remember: YOU AREN’T ALONE. You can do this!
• Parties, teacher appreciation, final performances and events, even Mother’s Day! May packs a punch.
• How can we help maintain our family calendar to keep track of everything?
• What worked well last year, and how can you apply it to this year? How can you improve upon it?
• Remember to be present in the moment.
• What are some meaningful gifts you can give to the mothers in your life for Mother’s Day?

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Shirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, seasoned media executive, and transformational speaker. She has produced films, original television series and specials, created several companies, and led campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized companies (ABC, CBS, Discovery, BBC, Facebook, Apple, Intel, Virgin, and many more). A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shirin founded OML TV, a popular platform dedicated to streaming and curating quality, queer female, video content and OML Originals, a female led production company telling diverse female stories through a vast spectrum of film and television genres. Shirin is also a regular contributor to Rolling Stone and Forbes.

Today, Shirin guides seekers in her six-week program, Free to Be, to disconnect their human “being” from their human “doing” to find true and lasting fulfillment. She lives in Marin County, California, with her wife and two children.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Shirin Etessam about how to transform yourself mentally and spiritually in 6 weeks, allowing you to live an authentic and fulfilling life.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Hear Shirin’s story of how she transformed her life and found her inner fire and found her connection to a spirituality and fulfilled life, ultimately leading to her 6-week transformation process.
• Detoxing your mind: breaking free from all the chatter negative thoughts and information overload and finding focus.
• Detoxing your heart: What should be decided with the heart, and what should be decided by the soul or the brain. Take care of your heart.
• Repairing your relationship with your body. Taking care of yourself physically, and mentally.
• When you detox your mind and your heart and improve your relationship you will find your true and pure self.
• Adult play! It feeds the soul and helps you live from the inside out.
• Finding your internal compass- what guides your choices?
• Write your story- your manifesto, your reason for living
• Spiritual bypassing- avoiding the daily practice of spiritual work.
• Play engages your mind in other things besides work, kids, and relationships. What are the different types of play personalities?

Links Mentioned:

• Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way https://a.co/d/8hM5T3N

Connect with Shirin:

• https://www.shirinetessam.com/
• Get a copy of Free to Be: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul https://a.co/d/bCpPvsE
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shirinetessam/
• TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@shirinetessam

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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:

• What happens when, as a married couple, one person wants one thing and the other says “no”? You learn to COMPROMISE!
• Compromise can be a long journey. How do you start the discussion that eventually leads to a compromise that will make each of you happy?
• Compromise requires learning to be creative about solutions.
• Talking to others can be helpful in coming up with solutions.
• There should not be a winner and a loser. The goal should be a compromise that sits well with both of you.
• Miscommunication tends to be at the root of a lot of conflict. This includes no communication and unclear expectations.
• Practice creative problem solving with your partner!
• It is good practice to think about things before reacting.

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam writes a mommy blog, El Momma, since 2008, which now has over 150,000 views. Rebekah has 5 children aged 3 years to 17 years and has experienced 2 miscarriages which Rebekah has discussed the loss of with a community of others who have shared the same experience.

Listen to this inspiring Whinypaluza episode Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam about taking an intentional approach to all stages of parenting, while having a healthy perspective and expectations.

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

• In marriage, don’t expect perfection. How does your perspective change if you expect that you will be together no matter what? There is no out, making it work.
• Being intentional with your words when communicating with your spouse or children. Do you have off limits words? Focus on how things make you feel, rather than using words that provoke a negative reaction.
• Shifting your perspective on your child’s development: do you compare your kids to others, or accept where they are at? Have patience and confidence that your child will get to where they need to be in their own time.
• Teaching social skills for pre-teens and teens, especially post-pandemic. What are your expectations of your own children in social interactions?
• Are you the freak-out parent, or the calm parent? How do you shift from the former to the latter?
• How to reframe the way you think about your kids when you are going through difficulties.

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Rebekah:

• https://elmomma.com/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamelmomma/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rebekahme

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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 we are talking about changing patterns and behaviors. Get rid of the ones that don’t serve you and create new ones that do!

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

• Hear about a recent incident with the girls that caused Rebecca to revoke an activity that was planned. How did she and Seth handle it and stay calm and grounded in a tense situation?
• Sometimes when one parent is reactive to a situation, it might trigger the other parent to side with the kid, when they should be a calm, united front.
• Learning to be flexible. It is ok to take time to give your kid an answer. You don’t need to say yes or no right away. This is an exercise in not constantly giving in when your child pressures you.
• Don’t escalate a situation in your own brain by overanalyzing the situation with things like, “Why is she doing this to me?” “I’m not raising my kid to act this way?” Lose the “how dare they” mentality.
• Lean on your partner as a support to get you through moments when you have a difficult time dealing with certain behaviors.
• Celebrate your successes and repeat them!
• It is ok to give yourself a time out to keep yourself from escalating a situation.

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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:

• Rebecca speaks on being perfect. You can’t be a perfectionist – you will never get anything done!! Rebecca explains this is one secret to success; “good enough is enough.”
• Rebecca and Seth agree that both kids and parents need mental health days.
• In whatever you do, putting in the hard work pays off – pets and kids!
• Stress can be contagious. Pay attention and be aware of your thoughts and reframe them.
• “Less is more!” – Your kids don’t need EVERY gift.
• Start building breaks into your day.
• Rebecca and Seth discuss teaching your kids the ‘next step’; they can cook, but do they clean up?

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster are the co-founders of ImpactParents.com, a coaching network for parents of children with ADHD, Anxiety, and more. They educate on a wide range of behavioral and therapeutic treatments from a coach approach, guiding parents to gain a deeper understanding of how to implement strategies with their complex children, teens, and young adults. 

They are also the co-hosts of the podcast Parenting With Impact, and co-authors of several books on parenting complex kids.

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster about tools to help parent complex kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and more, and how these techniques are useful for all families, regardless of neurodiversity.

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

• The change you want for your kids starts with you, as the parent.
• How the coach approach builds a framework to help families NOW and teach kids to take ownership and be problem-solvers.
• The Impact Model for achieving change
• Key Strategies for Parenting and Partnering- what does this toolbox look like?
• Transferring Ownership & Control to your kid is done one step at a time.
• Shifting perspective: Is it naughty or neurological?
• Reasonable expectations: Raise the bar from where they are.
• Understanding and using motivation for your child.
• Creating the tone of the home- it starts with YOU.
• Removing “should” from your vocabulary- reduce pressure and start with where you are
• Solutions are in the successes: look for what is working, rather than what is not.
• Commit to calm: gain comfort in having confidence that you can handle whatever comes at you.
• Focus on putting things into practice and giving them time to implement before moving on to the “next thing.”

Links Mentioned:

• https://impactparents.com/
• Sanity School For Parents https://impactparents.securechkout.com/SSP21S
• Parenting With Impact Podcast https://impactparents.com/podcast/
• Motivating Your Complex Kid https://impactparents.com/whiny

Connect with Elaine & Diane:

• Instagram
• @impactparents
• Facebook
• @impactparent
• LinkedIn
• @impactparents
• Twitter 

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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:

• Kids tend to be easier to travel with as they get older. It will get better!
• Talk to your family about their bucket lists! You never know what they might want to do.
• Know your strengths and weaknesses- who does what when it comes to planning?
• I prefer big planes over small planes, due to my motion sickness
• Our kids like their own beds and we prefer 2 bathrooms when it comes to accommodations- especially the older they get
• Talk to other moms who have been to where you are going
• When you go on vacation, don’t eat a bunch of crap, it will catch up to you.
• Our children are very capable. Use them as a resource. Our son did so much research on rides and food and helped so much!
• We are a family who likes to do things, but we need to build in down-time.
• Know your family and have realistic expectations
• My kids and husband don’t like the heat, but I do. Make sure to build in water and A/C breaks.
• Strong sunscreen is effective!

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Linda Bloom, LCSW, and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. 

Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health Organization. 

They have authored five books, including the best-seller, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (over 100,000 sold), Secrets of Great Marriages, Happily Ever After... and 39 Other Myths about Love, That which Doesn't Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken Places, and An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships. 

They are founders and co-directors of Bloomwork, based in Santa Cruz, California. 

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Linda and Charlie Bloom about the fundamentals of relationship therapy and how you can put an end to arguing with your spouse!

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

• How Charlie and Linda came to be therapists who work together to help others.
• The pivotal moment is when a couple stops being adversarial and starts working together.
• Being mindful and disciplined will help a couple work with each other’s differences.
• Avoiding long-term damage when we do slip up along the way.
• How to work with a spouse who stonewalls or refuses to engage when there is a conflict. Appeal to enlightened self-interest.
• When your spouse or your kids want to open up to you, it is an important gesture. Acknowledge and thank them when they ask to speak and dedicate undivided time to do so.
• Steps to repair trust when it has been broken.

Connect with The Blooms:

• Website: https://bloomwork.com/
• Get a copy of An End To Arguing https://a.co/d/eIXV4J1
• Twitter https://twitter.com/bloomwork
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lindaandcharliebloom

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Listen to this special Whinypaluza Wednesday Live Fan Favorite episode about how parents shouldn’t be expect to be superheroes.

This week: Fan Favorite- Unsuperhero Yourself

• How it’s okay to lean on others when trying to remember everything.
• Why it’s vital for you to accept that you don’t know everything and never will.
• How it is literally impossible for parents to do everything.
• Why parents do not need to exhaust themselves to be doing a good job.
• How you should say, “No,” more and set firm boundaries for yourself.

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Enjoy this special presentation from the first-ever Whinypaluza Ultimate Marriage & Parenting Summit!

Rebecca dives deeper into the biggest parenting mistakes, and how you can overcome them. We all make mistakes. It is human to do so. We will never be perfect. We can be empowered to overcome our mistakes- even in parenting!

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

• Self-care is NOT selfish.
• Stop thinking that you need to entertain your children all the time.
• Stop thinking that your children aren’t listening to you.
• Stop TELLING and start SHOWING. Lead by example.
• Stop parenting when you are in a reactive state.
• Stop thinking that your kids always come first. You cannot take care of your kids if your own foundation is crumbling. Self, marriage, THEN kids.
• Stop giving PRESENTS. Start giving PRESENCE. Time is more important than material goods.
• Stop nagging and stop constantly talking about problems and negative things with your children. Balance your interactions with positive conversations.
• Stop feeling guilty. Stop judging yourself. Treat yourself like you would a friend.
• Stop doing EVERYTHING for your children.
• Don’t take your kid’s behavior personally.
• Focus on teaching lessons than on being punitive.
• Don’t underestimate your children.
• Parenting is NOT about YOU.

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Marci Glidden Savage is the CEO of a family-owned packaging supply company. After experiencing the catastrophic impact of suicide twice, Marci emerges as a fierce proponent for eliminating the social stigma attached to mental illness which keeps many individuals battling depression and anxiety from seeking help. Marci lives in Southern California where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and endless hours of genealogy research. 

Listen to this insightful Whinypaluza episode with Marci Glidden Savage

about mission to shed light upon and destigmatize mental health issues and how those who have lost loved ones to suicide can learn to cope in the aftermath.

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

• Marci lost her husband of 34 years suicide and no one saw the signs or knew that he was suffering inside.
• Supporting her children in this time became her #1 priority.
• Running her own business forced her to continue on through the grief and make sure things continued to run.
• Marci found love and marriage again, only for it to happen once more.
• Marci found she had to deal with people’s ideas and opinions of her husbands’ mental health and her ability to see the signs.
• Some who suffer from anxiety and depression weave it into their very existence just to cope and never work on resolving their feelings or opening up to others.
• There is a stigma in opening up about deep, depressive thoughts or anxiety. It affects their self-worth.
• Men aged 55-65 have a higher rate of suicide. Their self-worth often ties into their success and ability to provide for their families. This is often the age they may feel like they have failed at these things.
• The family is left behind to carry the burden of other’s narratives of what happened. They have to defend and explain, and justify their inability to prevent the death of their loved ones.
• Her message to others: allow families to grieve as they would for any other death.
• Personifying death can be a coping mechanism. Turn grief from an emotion into an entity that you can treat accordingly, allowing you to stop holding it inside.

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• Website marcisavage.com
• And No One Saw It Coming https://a.co/d/gjVAgPf

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