83. 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Teenage Son Left Home

Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son · May 18, 2026 · 25m

This week’s episode is personal, heartfelt, and a little emotional.

Heidi shares what she’s learning as her youngest son graduates from high school, her fifth and final boy to reach this milestone. As one chapter closes and another begins, she reflects on the lessons she wishes she could go back and tell herself 10 years ago, when all five boys were still under her roof.

In this episode, Heidi talks about trusting that your teenage son is absorbing more than he shows, why his hard season does not mean you are failing, and how laughter builds connection in powerful ways.

You’ll also hear why…