The Whinypaluza Podcast

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/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/parentingposse/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/arfamilyservices Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/parentingposse/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hxfXqPgziTFHjN1tEtXyg/live Follow Rebecca Greene Blog https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book 1 https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Book 2 https://bit.ly/whinybook2 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices