Episode 550: My First Year as a College Mom Is Complete
5/27/202634 min
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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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
No need to wine this Wineypalooza. Have some wine and join us on the Wineypalooza podcast with Rebecca Green Welcome to the Wineypalooza podcast.
Rebecca Green· Host0:12
I'm your host, Rebecca Green. I'm a wife, mother of three, and licensed clinical social worker. I also have three fur babies at home too. My passion has always been to help children and their families. I always dreamed of being a wife and a mother. Parents are always learning through their struggles, failures, and successes and joys. I am no stranger to this wild ride of parenting, and I know behind every great parent lies a team of supportive friends and family. I want to be part of your support system. I want you to know that you are not alone. We are in this parenting world together. Join me every week for insightful discussions with experts on parenting and marriage, as well as other parents who have found the secret to successes in parenthood. You'll learn tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever. I hope you will follow along with me while we dive into what it takes to achieve a happy family. Happy Wineypalooza Wednesday.
Seth Greene· Host1:17
Hello, everyone.
Rebecca Green· Host1:19
It's time to speak. My first year as a college mom is complete. Seth and I completed our first year as college parents. So, I had started taking notes on