Why do kids act out, melt down, scream, or constantly fight with their siblings? In this episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, sits down with behavior analyst Emily Groben to explore what behavior is really communicating. Emily explains how children often lack the skills to express their needs and emotions, and why understanding the “why” behind behavior can completely change how parents respond. From sibling rivalry and praise to meltdowns and autism support, this episode is packed with practical parenting tools that can help create calmer, more connected homes.

Key Takeaways

• Every behavior serves a purpose.

• Sibling rivalry is often rooted in attention, access, and developmental skills.

• Praise is one of the most powerful parenting tools.

• Meltdowns should be handled with calm and safety, not escalation.

• Children need replacement skills, not just punishment.

• Five to ten minutes of focused attention can make a huge difference.

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Instagram: @emilygroben

Facebook: Blue Bolt Pediatric Care

Website: BlueBoltPediatricCare.com

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The end of the school year is beautiful… and completely exhausting.

Between permission slips, award ceremonies, sports, proms, graduations, lunches, emails, and trying to keep everyone emotionally afloat, many parents are quietly running on fumes. In this honest and funny Whinypaluza Wednesday conversation, Rebecca Greene shares the reminders she desperately needed herself during the “June Jungle” and why this season can feel overwhelming even when it’s filled with joyful moments.

In this heartfelt episode, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene talk about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the end of the school year. Rebecca opens up about feeling stretched thin by nonstop school responsibilities, emotional milestones, and the pressure parents often put on themselves to “do it all.”

From learning to ask for help and lean on your village to lowering expectations around perfection, Rebecca shares practical coping strategies that help her navigate May and June each year. The conversation also touches on parenting transitions, senior year emotions, the importance of downtime, and giving yourself grace during one of the busiest times of the year.

→ You do not have to attend every single event to be a loving parent

→ Stop trying to do everything alone and lean on your support system

→ The end of the school year can bring unexpected emotions and grief

→ Lowering the bar in June can protect your mental health

→ Small moments of peace and celebrating little wins really matter

→ Compassion and grace go a long way for parents, teachers, and kids alike

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When your child says “I’m fine”… what if they’re not?

As parents, we hear it all the time.

“I’m fine.”

But what if those two words are actually a cry for help?

In this powerful conversation, Rebecca sits down with nationally recognized eating disorder and trauma expert Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program to discuss the subtle signs parents often miss, the connection between trauma, self-harm, body image, and eating disorders, and how curiosity—not panic—can open life-changing conversations.

This episode may change how you parent… and it may help save a life.

Key Takeaways

✔ “I’m fine” may actually mean you’re onto something

✔ Isolation is often one of the earliest warning signs

✔ Food changes, exercise habits, supplements, and body talk can be clues

✔ Social media is shaping body image more than parents realize

✔ Curiosity beats confrontation every time

✔ Early intervention matters more than perfection

Powerful Quote

“If your child says ‘I’m fine’… take that as a yes. You’re onto something.”

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Joining from different locations, Seth from a business trip and Rebecca from home, the couple reflects on the emotional roller coaster of finishing their first year as college parents.

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth open up about what it was really like sending their oldest child off to college for the very first time. From emotional goodbyes and FaceTime check-ins to learning when to step back and let Max handle things on his own, this conversation is honest, relatable, funny, and heartfelt.

They discuss the challenges of letting go, staying connected from afar, navigating expectations, and how both parents and students grow during the college transition. Rebecca also shares the tools, support systems, and mindset shifts that helped her survive the first year as a college mom.

Key Takeaways

→ Your child’s college experience may look very different than yours.

→ You can stay emotionally connected even when you’re far apart.

→ FaceTime, texting, and family check-ins matter more than ever.

→ Sometimes the best parenting move is doing nothing and letting them figure it out.

→ Support from other college parents can make a huge difference.

→ The first year of college is an adjustment for the entire family.

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What happens when couples stop talking about the very thing they most need to understand?

In this honest and compassionate episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Tiffany Stanley to talk about desire, intimacy, shame, communication, motherhood, menopause, trauma, and what really happens when couples start feeling more like roommates than partners.

Dr. Tiffany Stanley is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical sexologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and author of the upcoming book Nothing Is Off the Table. She helps women and couples move out of shame, silence, and disconnection and into self trust, desire, pleasure, and honest communication.

Rebecca and Tiffany talk about why desire changes through different stages of life, why safety and nervous system regulation matter, and why couples need to stop guessing and start talking. Tiffany explains that intimacy is not just about sex. It is about connection, communication, emotional safety, and making time for the relationship before resentment and neglect take over.

Key Takeaways

→ Desire is not broken just because it changes over time.

→ Women often need safety, transition time, rest, and emotional connection before they can access desire.

→ Couples rarely talk about sex, but talking about it is one of the biggest keys to improving intimacy.

→ Feeling like roommates usually happens because the couple relationship has been neglected.

→ Mismatched desire does not automatically mean something is wrong with the relationship.

→ Trauma, stress, illness, motherhood, menopause, and attachment styles can all affect intimacy.

→ Pleasure starts with reconnecting to yourself, not just pleasing someone else.

→ Children benefit from seeing parents invest in their relationship with affection, repair, and intentional time together.

Dr. Tiffany Stanley, Ph.D., LPC-S, MA, NCC, ABS, CST, UKCP Reg., is a licensed psychotherapist, supervisor, clinical sexologist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in women’s emotional wellbeing, intimacy, desire, attachment, and identity across major life transitions. Visit website: https://tiffanystanleytherapy.com/about-tiffany-stanley-therapy/

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What if Mother’s Day does not have to be perfect to be meaningful?

In this Whinypaluza Wednesday episode, Rebecca and Seth talk through Mother’s Day 2026 with honesty, humor, and a few hard-earned mom lessons. Rebecca shares what went beautifully, what felt like too much, and why moms need to get better at asking for what they want instead of hoping everyone magically reads their minds.

From donuts and coffee to Dancing with the Stars, family walks, tired kids, thoughtful gifts, and emotional moments around loss, this episode is a reminder that motherhood is full of love, expectations, exhaustion, flexibility, and growth.

Key Takeaways:

→ Mother’s Day does not have to be celebrated on the actual day to matter.

→ Moms are allowed to ask clearly for what they want.

→ Doing too much can turn a beautiful day into an exhausting one.

→ Kids need to be taught how to celebrate and appreciate their parents.

→ Expectations can make or break a holiday.

→ For many people, Mother’s Day brings grief, loss, and complicated emotions too.

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What happens when a therapist… becomes the one who needs healing?

In this deeply moving episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Swanzi Saunders, licensed therapist, minister, speaker, and author of Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression.

Dr. Swanzi opens up about her own private battle with depression while balancing faith, family, leadership, and the pressure to appear strong. Together, Rebecca and Dr. Swanzi explore what healing really looks like, why depression is not the end of your story, and how even the smallest steps toward self awareness can create life changing transformation.

This episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and hope for anyone navigating grief, overwhelm, depression, parenting challenges, or simply a season where life feels heavy.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “still becoming” is such a powerful mindset

• How faith and mental health can work together

• Why strong people often struggle in silence

• Small daily practices that can help you begin healing

• What to look for when choosing a therapist

• Why your children need a present parent, not a perfect one

• How slow progress still counts

• Why depression may be part of your story… but never the end

Memorable Quote

“Depression may be a part of your story… but certainly it is not the end of your story.” Dr. Swanzi Saunders

Connect with Dr. Swanzi Saunders

Website: DrSwanzi.com

Book: Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression

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What if one missing sock revealed one of your biggest parenting lessons?

This week on Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca Greene and Seth Greene pull back the curtain on parenting mistakes, overprotecting, perfectionism, instant gratification, praise versus criticism, and learning to give yourself grace.

From sleepovers and lost hoodies to AP classes, independence, grief, and the “love pause,” this honest and funny conversation reminds us that there is no perfect parent… only parents willing to learn, grow, and keep showing up.

It all started with a sock.

Rebecca shares the parenting moment that made her stop and realize how small frustrations can leave a lasting impact. Together, Rebecca and Seth reflect on the evolution of parenting three children, how differently we parent our first versus our last, and why sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is step back and let them figure things out.

They also dive into overpraising, overquestioning, helicopter parenting, and learning to pause before reacting.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, this episode is a beautiful reminder that parenting is not about perfection. It is about love, awareness, growth, and grace.

Key Takeaways

→ Sometimes the smallest moments create the biggest parenting lessons.

→ Overprotecting often comes from love, but independence builds confidence.

→ Kids do not always need us to fix their problems.

→ Specific praise builds stronger self-esteem than generic compliments.

→ Learning to pause before reacting can change everything.

→ Parents need grace, too.

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