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The Whinypaluza Podcast

The Whinypaluza Podcast

Episode 460: A Mom’s Reflection on Graduation and Motherhood

Jul 9, 2025 · 38m

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How do you navigate the bittersweet emotions of watching your child graduate while learning to parent in new ways as they become adults? In this heartfelt episode of Whinypaluza Wednesday, Rebecca Greene welcomes listeners with her family for an intimate discussion about major life transitions. The episode features daughter Ella discussing her new "Teenage Tuesday" blog column and the Platinum Rule - treating others how they want to be treated, rather than how you want to be treated. Rebecca shares her deeply personal reflections on motherhood and graduation as her son Max transitions to college. She explores the emotional complexity of celebrating achievements while grieving the end of one…