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Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
The Go-To Parenting Podcast for Moms Raising Sons from Middle School to Manhood
Are you a mom caught in the whirlwind of raising sons? Do you find yourself:
• Wishing the arguments would just... stop?
• Frustrated by the constant battle with screens, schoolwork, and indifference?
• Longing for those simpler days when you could just enjoy your boy?
• Searching for a parenting approach that actually works?
Look no further! ”Raising Boys, Building Men” is your lifeline in ups and downs of boy-mom…
Episodes
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
108. The 3 Things Teenage Boys Are Struggling With Most (Straight From Teens Themselves): A Conversation with James McLamb
He shuts his door. He shrugs and says, "I don't care." His grades are slipping, and you have no idea what's going on inside his head. What if you could hear…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
107. My Teenage Son Has No Friends: What to Do When He’s Lonely (And It’s Breaking Your Heart)
"Mom, nobody likes me." Or maybe he doesn't say a word. It's Friday night, his door is shut, the house is quiet, and you know he isn't texting anyone. Nothing…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
106. Caught Your Teenage Son Vaping? 5 Things to Say (And What Not to Say)
You’re doing laundry, and something hard and plastic falls out of his hoodie pocket. Your stomach drops. If you’ve caught your teenage son vaping (or drinking…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
105. Is My Teenage Son Ruining His Future? Why You Panic Over His Behavior (And How to Stop)
Seven missing assignments in math. A phone he won’t put down. “Mom, you mom too much.” And in about two seconds, your mind is racing: “He’s going to ruin his…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
104. Disrespectful Teenage Son? What to Say in the Moment (And How to Repair After)
“Why can’t you take a joke, Mom?” If your teenage son has been disrespectful lately, this one is for you. Maybe you reminded him to take out the trash and he…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
103. How to Enjoy Your Teenage Son Again: A Simple Challenge for Frustrated Boy Moms
When your teenage son is struggling, it's easy to spend all your energy on the problems. The eye rolls, the arguing, the slammed doors. In this episode, Heidi…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
102. Is Your Teenage Son Lazy or Unmotivated? 3 Ways to Help Him Get Moving
He says he cares, but nothing changes. He says the homework is done, and it isn't. And before you know it, your mind has jumped ten years ahead to a future…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
101. The Self-Care Lie Every Mom of Teenage Boys Has Been Told (And the Cost of Believing It)
Heidi's last son just left home, and it cracked something open in her. In this episode, she shares three honest, unconventional truths about self-care and…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
100. 100th Episode Special: The Top 10 Parenting Mistakes Moms of Teenage Boys Make
Heidi is celebrating 100 episodes with something a little different. After over 30 years raising her own five sons and years of coaching moms of teenage boys…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
99. How To Be the Mom, Not the Bro: What Your Teenage Son Really Needs
Your teenage son does not need another friend, he needs a mom. In this blunt but hopeful episode, Heidi shares research from Dr. Leonard Sax along with a story…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
98. The One Word Answer, the Morning Scramble, and 3 More Back to School Moments Every Boy Mom Knows
Back to school season brings out five moments every mom of a teenage boy knows well: the one word answers, the morning scramble, the silent car rides, the "I…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
97. Conflict, Co-parenting, and Raising a Connected Son; A Conversation with Amy Armstrong
Does your son save his worst attitude for you? You're not imagining it, and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Heidi sits down with conflict…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
96. Is My Son Shy, Introverted, Or Is Something Wrong? 3 Ways to Help Him Feel More Confident
Does your son light up around his close friends but go quiet, flat, or even grumpy in a room full of other people? A mom wrote in with this exact question, and…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
95. Letting Go: 3 Ways to Support Your Teenage Son When Starting Something New
This week, Heidi said goodbye to her son Dawson. He left for two years to serve a mission in Ghana. It was the hardest goodbye of her life so far, and it got…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
94. Reacting vs. Responding: How to Stop Yelling at Your Teenage Son
Ever walked away from an argument with your son thinking, "That is not how I wanted to behave"? You are not alone, and you are not doing permanent damage. In…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
93. How to Hold Boundaries and Give Consequences Without Losing Your Teenage Son
Have you ever taken away your son's phone... Only to wonder if you just damaged the relationship you've worked so hard to build? A listener recently asked a…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
92. Why Staying Calm Feels So Hard: A Conversation With Nervous System Expert Leah Davidson
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I know exactly what I should do...so why can't I do it in the moment?" You're not alone. Most parenting advice teaches…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
91. The Best Question to Ask When Your Teenage Son Shuts Down
Why Your Teenage Son Won't Talk to You (And the One Question That Changes Everything) Has your son suddenly stopped talking? Maybe every conversation ends…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
90. Why You Forget Everything You Know About Parenting During Hard Moments (and How to Change It)
Have you ever promised yourself you would stay calm with your son... only to find yourself yelling five minutes later? You are not alone. In this episode, I…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
89. 3 Lies Moms Believe About Raising Teenage Boys That Are Hurting the Relationship
Have you ever caught yourself thinking: "I just need to stay on top of him." "If he's struggling now, he'll always struggle." "It's my job to make sure he's…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
88. Why It's So Hard to Enjoy Your Teenage Son (And What to Do About It)
Are you telling yourself you'll really enjoy your teenage son once this phase is over? Heidi Allsop, mom of five sons, breaks down why moms of teenage boys…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
87. Raising Boys Who Become Great Dads: 5 Skills That Matter More Than Success
As moms, we spend a lot of time worrying about grades, sports, screens, friends, and motivation. But what if we looked a little further down the road? This…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
86. Teenage Boys and Dating: What Every Mom Needs to Know
One day your son is building Lego towers, and the next he's asking if he can take a girl on a date. For many moms, dating brings a mix of excitement, worry…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
85. Feeling Disconnected From Your Teenage Son? Try This Powerful Parenting Tool Today
What if nothing has gone wrong? Many moms see their teenage son pull away and immediately assume something is broken. Maybe he's distant. Maybe he's making…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
84. How to Teach Your Teenage Son to Work Without Nagging and Fighting
Does your teenage son avoid chores, drag his feet, or act like unloading the dishwasher is a personal attack? You are not alone. In this episode of Raising…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
83. 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Teenage Son Left Home
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…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
82. How to Create a More Connected Summer With Your Teenage Son
Summer sounds easier until your teenage boys are home all day. More screens. More messes. More arguing. More wondering if you are doing any of this right. In…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby
Mother’s Day can bring up a lot for moms. Joy, pressure, doubt, and that quiet question in the back of your mind… am I doing this right? In today’s episode, I…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
80. Why You Feel So Frustrated With Your Teenage Son and What to Do Instead
Do you feel frustrated with your teenage son all the time? You are not alone. Whether it is his attitude, silence, or lack of effort, frustration can feel…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
79. Why You Feel Overwhelmed as a Mom of Teenage Boys and What to Do About It
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, snapping at your family, or wondering why everything feels so hard right now, this episode is for you. This time of year…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
78. Why Teenage Boys Pull Away, How to Talk About Tough Topics, and What Actually Builds Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Bellace
What happened to your sweet little boy? One day he wants to be with you all the time. The next day he barely looks at you. If you are parenting a teenage son…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
77. Parenting Teenage Boys: The Emotion That Builds Connection Fast (and The Two That Destroy It)
If your teenage boy won’t talk, you are not alone. You care. You are trying. You are paying attention. But what if the way you are showing up is actually…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
76. Why AI Parenting Advice Is Hurting Your Relationship With Your Teenage Son
Ever find yourself typing a parenting question into AI… just hoping for the right answer? When you’re overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck with your teenage son…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
75. Parenting Teen Boys Without The Mom Guilt: A Conversation With JoAnn Crohn
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation with your teen son thinking, “I totally messed that up,” this episode is for you. So many moms of teenage boys…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
74. Why Your Teenage Boy Stops Trying, And the Parenting Shift That Fixes It
If you’re raising a teenage boy, you’ve probably noticed how easy it is to fall into the role of manager. You remind him about homework. You wake him up for…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
73. Why Teenage Boys Don’t Try in School: 3 Shifts That Work
If your teenage son won’t try in school, you are not alone. So many moms tell me the same thing. He is smart. He is capable. But when it comes to school, he…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
72. Why Teenage Boys Forget Everything and How to Build Responsibility Without Nagging
If you are tired of reminding, repeating, and rescuing your teenage son, this episode is for you. Why do teenage boys forget everything? The homework. The…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
71. Struggling With Your Teenage Son? 5 Parenting Skills That Build Connection
Parenting teenage boys can feel harder than you expected. If your teenage boy will not listen, talks back, or shuts down, you are not alone. In today’s episode…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
70. Parenting a Teenage Boy: Why This Season Feels So Hard (And What To Do About It)
Some seasons of motherhood feel light and joyful. Others feel heavy especially when you're parenting a teenage boy. If your teenage son won’t talk, seems…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
69. When Your Teenage Son Won’t Like Your Answer: The Power of No
Saying no to your teenage son can feel heavy. Will it hurt your relationship? Will he resent you? Will you become that parent? In today’s episode, Heidi breaks…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
68. What Your Teenage Son Is Telling Himself (And Why It Matters More Than His Behavior) with Micaela Clegg
When a teenage boy messes up, fails, or feels rejected, something powerful happens inside his brain long before you ever see the behavior. He tells himself a…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
67. The Real Reason You Keep Fighting With Your Teenage Son (And What To Do Instead)
If your teenage son shuts down, pushes back, or seems to argue with you no matter how calm you try to be, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Heidi…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
66. Why You Keep Arguing With Your Teenage Son (And What Actually Works Instead)
If arguing feels like the only way you and your teenage son communicate right now, this episode is for you. And before we go any further, you need to hear…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
65. You Haven’t Lost Him: What Moms of Teenage Boys Need to Hear Right Now
The world your son is growing up in is very different from the one you were raised in. It’s louder, faster, and filled with constant distractions and if you’re…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
64. 5 Things Your Teenage Son Wants You to Know (But Doesn’t Know How to Say)
WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EPISODE Feeling like your son has shut you out? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down the five things your teenage son…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
63. How to See the Wins With Your Teenage Son (Even After a Hard Year)
What's In Today's Episode Before you jump into setting goals for next year, we're hitting pause. This episode is all about looking back at your year with…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
62. What Three Holiday Disasters Taught Me About Connecting With My Teenage Son
What's in Today's Episode Three messy, real-life Christmas disasters, a tree broken in half, a double case of pink eye, and rage cleaning on Christmas Eve that…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
61. The Supermom Lie: Why Doing It All Is Breaking Your Connection With Your Teen
What's in Today's Episode: This week before Christmas, we're cutting through the noise. I'm giving you permission to stop chasing the impossible "do it all"…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
60. How to Stop Your Teen Boy's Complaining Without Starting a Fight (5 Strategies That Actually Work)
Discover the real reason your teenage son complains more during busy seasons (hint: it's not ingratitude), plus 5 practical strategies to respond with…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
59. When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Conversation with Margo Fordonski
Every mom has a picture in her mind of how motherhood will feel… and then real life shows up. Today’s conversation goes deep into something most moms of…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
58. The Self-Care Lie We’ve Been Sold: And What Actually Works for Boy Moms
If one more person tells you to “just practice more self-care,” you might lose it, and honestly? Same. This week’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men takes…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
57. What to do When Parenting Your Teen Doesn’t Feel Fun Anymore - and How to Change That
Parenting your teenage son used to be fun, the laughter, the easy connection, the hugs. Now it feels like silence, arguments, or distance. You wonder if you’ve…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
56. Finding Balance as a Working Boy Mom: A Conversation with Denise Tallcott
Balance sounds amazing, but it often feels impossible. Between work, schedules, and trying to actually sleep, most moms feel like they’re failing somewhere. In…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
55. Spoiled Boys Make Weak Men: 3 Ways to Raise Strong, Resilient Sons
What happens when we make life too easy for our boys? In this episode, Heidi shares the powerful truth behind a phrase her husband told her years ago: “Spoiled…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
54. The Confidence Crisis in Teen Boys: Why Your Son Doubts Himself (And 3 Ways to Build Him Back Up)
Do you ever look at your teenage son and think, “He’s capable of so much more, what’s stopping him?” You’re not alone. In this episode of Raising Boys…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
53. Raising Tech-Healthy Teens in a Digital World: A Conversation with Andrea Davis from Better Screen Time
If you’ve ever taken your son’s phone away and watched him lose it, you are not alone. In this episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi sits down with…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
52. 5 Truths About Raising Teenage Boys Every Mom Needs to Hear
One year ago, Heidi hit “record” on the very first episode of Raising Boys, Building Men with one goal: to give moms of boys a voice of truth and hope. Since…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
51. Does Your Teenage Son Keeps Saying “I Don’t Care”? Here’s What It Really Means
Does your teenage son shrug his shoulders and mutter, “I don’t care” whenever you ask about school, friends, or the future? You are not alone and it’s not as…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
50. What to do when You Don’t Parent Like Your Partner: How to Work as a Team for Your Teen
Feeling like you and your partner are parenting from different planets? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why different parenting styles aren't…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
49. When You Lose Yourself: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care That Actually Helps Your Teenage Son
What's in Today's Episode Three powerhouse coaches—Molly Claire, Michelle Keil, and Maria Hendershot share their expertise on ditching the hustle culture…