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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
48. The Phone Call No Mom Wants: How to Help Your Son Through Trauma and Tragedy
This isn't your typical episode - it's raw, unscripted, and straight from my heart. I'm sharing the terrifying phone call I received from my 23-year-old son…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
47. How to Set Healthy Screen Time Boundaries for Your Teenage Son (Without Constant Battles)
Screens are everywhere - phones, video games, streaming shows and it can feel like your son is disappearing into them. In this episode, I share 5 practical…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
46. Back to School Blowups: How to Handle Your Teenage Son's Meltdowns Without the Fight
If you're exhausted from the daily battles. The nagging, reminding, and repeating yourself isn't working it's actually creating MORE resistance. You want…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
45. Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Son's Bad Behavior (It's Not Your Fault)
If you've ever sat with your head in your hands wondering "What am I doing wrong?" after your son's latest attitude explosion, this episode is your permission…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
44. What to Do When Your Teenage Son Won't Get Out of Bed (Without Destroying Your Relationship)
You're exhausted from the daily battles. You're worried he'll never learn to manage himself. And you're starting to wonder if all this nagging is destroying…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
43. How to Raise Kind Teenage Boys When the World Isn't
This episode gives you three practical ways to teach your teenage son that kindness is actually strength, not weakness, even when his world tells him…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
42. The Quiet Sadness of Motherhood: Grieving Your Little Boy While Loving Your Teenager
If you've ever caught yourself wishing for "just one more day" with that sweet little boy who called you "mommy" - you're not alone. That quiet sadness you…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
41. How to Connect with Your Teenage Son Using Humor (Stop the Power Struggles)
If you're tired of walking on eggshells around your teenage son or feeling like every conversation turns into a power struggle, this episode is for you. You…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
40. What to Do If Your Son Argues With Everything You Say (4 Science-Backed Solutions)
If you're questioning whether you know anything at all because your son argues with literally everything you say - from room cleaning to what time it is -…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
39. Stop Focusing on What You're Doing Wrong: How to Parent from Your Strengths
If you're exhausted from the constant self-criticism. The guilt. The comparison to "perfect" moms. This episode gives you permission to stop beating yourself…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
38. Sibling Rivalry: How to Stop Being the Referee and Start Building Peace at Home
If you're exhausted from breaking up fights, tired of being the family referee, and wondering if your boys will ever actually like each other - this episode is…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
37. How to Stop Fighting With Your Teenage Son: 3 Steps to End Daily Arguments
If you're tired of the guilt, confusion, and that aching feeling that something is breaking between you and your son after every argument, this episode is for…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
36. Help! My Teenage Son Doesn't Talk to Me Anymore: A Mom's Guide to Reconnection
If you're lying awake wondering where you went wrong or feeling like you're failing because your son barely speaks to you anymore, this episode will be your…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
35. What My 79-Year-Old Dad Learned from His Mom That Every Mother Raising Boys Needs to Know
As a mom raising boys, you're constantly wondering if you're doing enough, doing it right, or if your influence will last. In today's heartwarming Father's Day…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
34. When Your Son Struggles Socially: Two Powerful Shifts Every Mom Needs to Know
If you've ever watched your son sit home alone on Friday nights, wondered why he doesn't have friends, or felt that pit in your stomach when he seems lonely…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
33. Your Parenting Why: The Secret That Separates Struggling Moms from Thriving Ones
What's in Today's Episode This isn't about another parenting strategy or technique. Today we're diving deep into the one thing that will transform your entire…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
32. Surviving Summer Break: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Chaos into Connection with Your Teenage Son
Summer break promises family memories but often delivers chaos, empty refrigerators and endless screen time battles. With teenage boys shutting off their…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
31. The Critical Communication Mistake Making Your Teen Son Shut Down: Why He's Not Hearing You (And What To Do Instead)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your son feeling frustrated and disconnected? In this episode, I'm diving into the critical communication…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
30. Managing Anxiety: Tools and Strategies with Dr. Robin Graham
As moms of boys, we often see symptoms of anxiety but don't know how to help without overparenting. You might notice your son having stomach aches, resistance…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
29. The Mother's Day Secret No One Talks About: Why Celebrations Go Sideways and Your #1 Strategy for Creating the Day You Actually Want
As a mom of boys, you put so much pressure on yourself to be the perfect mother, especially on days meant to celebrate you. When reality doesn't match your…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
28. The Power of Fun: Why Laughing with Your Teenage Son Isn't Optional (And How to Do It)
As a mom of teenage boys, you're probably feeling the pressure build in your relationship. Misunderstandings, school situations, and daily life challenges…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
27. Teenage Boys and Big Emotions: A Conversation with Molly Claire
As moms of teenage boys, we often find ourselves walking a tightrope between wanting to fix everything and giving them space to grow. Whether your son is…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
26. The Weight of Worry: How to Stop Letting It Control Your Parenting (and What to do Instead)
As moms of teenage boys, worry often feels like love. But that anxiety is zapping your energy, causing you to over parent, and creating disconnection with your…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
25. 5 Must-Read Books to Understand Your Teenage Son's Brain and Behavior
Feeling lost in the teenage wilderness? Wondering if your son's behavior is "normal"? You're not alone. These books offer more than advice – they're your…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
24. Reframing Failure: The Critical Parenting Shift That Builds Resilient Teenage Sons
In today's episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, we're breaking down failure – what it really means and how loosening our grip on it allows our sons to learn…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
23. Gaining Perspective When Parenting Gets Hard: A Simple Framework for Handling Your Teenage Son's Most Challenging Moments
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your son's attitude, door-slamming, eye-rolling, or other challenging behaviors, you're not alone. Every mom experiences…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
22. From Conflict to Connection: How to Rebuild Trust After a Fight with Your Son
In today's episode, I'm sharing my proven BRIDGE method for reconnecting with your teenage son after arguments. You'll learn exactly what to say (and what not…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
21. Stop Managing Your Teen Son's Life: 5 Ways to Build Independence Without Feeling Like the Mean Mom
If you've ever felt guilty about letting your son struggle, or found yourself managing every aspect of his life (hello, checking those missing assignments!)…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
20. The Truth About Mom Guilt: Why Your Parenting Mistakes Aren't Ruining Your Teen (And How to Use Them)
As moms raising teenage boys, we often feel like we're failing when we're actually just... parenting. If you've ever felt that gut punch of guilt after setting…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
19. The #1 Parenting Secret That Will Transform Your Relationship With Your Teenage Son (And Why Nothing Else Matters)
If you're exhausted from the constant power struggles, feeling disconnected from your son, or worried that your relationship is slipping away – this episode is…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
18. Raising Teen Boys: 6 Game-Changing Truths I Had to Learn the Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)
If you've ever sat on the couch worrying about your teen son's future (like I did), or found yourself overthinking every parenting decision, this episode is…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
17. Parenting Through Anxiety: A Powerful Framework to Calm Mom Stress and Help Your Teenage Son
Crushing Mom Anxiety and Raising Confident Sons Today's episode is full of raw, real-talk frameworks for managing mom anxiety and supporting teenage sons…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
16. Stop the Nagging: How to Break Free from Negativity Bias While Raising Teen Boys
If you're exhausted from nagging, worrying about your son's future, or caught in negative thought patterns, you're not alone – it's actually your brain's…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
15. Decision Making Help for Moms: How to Build Trust When You're Overwhelmed
Discover how to handle the 35,000+ daily decisions that come with being a mom of boys. Learn a powerful 4-step framework for making better choices, even when…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
14. The Joy of Raising Son’s: 5 Unexpected Gifts of Being a Boy Mom
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the energy of raising boys or questioned whether you're doing it all wrong, this episode will remind you of the incredible…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
13. Turning Your Parenting Plan into Real-World Skills: My 3-Step Process for Teaching Your Teen
In this powerful episode, learn the exact 3-step process to teach your teenage son critical life skills that build unshakable confidence and prepare him for…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
12. The Complete Guide to Creating an Intentional Parenting Plan: And Why It’s the Key to Parenting Success
Discover a game-changing parenting blueprint based on Dr. William Hetler's seven dimensions of wellness. Learn how to create a personalized strategy that…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
11. Parenting with Purpose: Why Your Current Approach Isn't Working and What To Do Instead
Are you tired of parenting by hope and chance? This episode is your game-changer. You'll learn how to: Build intentional parenting strategies Boost your son's…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
10. How Self-Doubt Sabotages Motherhood Plus a Simple 3-Step Solution Every Mom Needs
In this game-changing episode, we're diving deep into the self-doubt spiral that keeps moms feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Learn three powerful questions that…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
09. Holiday Relationship Killers: 5 Mistakes That Sabotage Joy (And What To Do Instead)
If holiday gatherings leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from your family, this episode is your lifeline. In this raw and real episode…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
08. Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The #1 Proven Way Moms Can Help Their Sons (And Themselves) Navigate Feelings
Do your son's emotions feel like a mystery? It doesn't have to be! We're diving into the science behind teenage boys' emotions and revealing the three…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
07. Lessons from the Stands: 5 Game-Changing Parenting Truths Every Boy Mom Needs
Join me in todays episode as I share 5 transformative lessons learned from 28 years of watching from the stands. From managing pressure to embracing failure…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
06. Teenage Boys & Family Traditions: Parenting Tips For Building Identity & Belonging
Discover how simple, intentional family traditions can strengthen your relationship with your teenage son and create lasting memories. Learn why these small…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
05. Parenting Teen Boys: The Game-Changing Mindset Shift Every Mom Needs
What if most of your stress isn't coming from what's actually happening with your son, but from the stories you're telling yourself about these situations?…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
04. The Hidden Truth About Mom Appreciation: Finding Value When No One Notices
If you're feeling invisible in your own home, questioning whether anything you do matters, or missing that little boy who used to shower you with love notes -…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
03. 5 Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Teenage Son; and What To Do Instead
Many moms feel lost when it comes to connecting with their teenage sons. This episode provides clear, actionable strategies to avoid common mistakes and…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
02. From confused to confident: The #1 thing you need to sift through all the parenting advice
Are you overwhelmed by the endless stream of parenting advice for raising teenage sons? In this episode, we dive deep into the confusing world of parenting…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
01. The hidden crisis facing our sons and what moms can do to fix it, plus 3 tips to connect with your teen today.
Feeling worried about your son's motivation or behavior? You're not alone! Discover why your role as a boy mom is more important than ever in today's…
- Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son
Raising Boys, Building Men: Strengthening Moms to Raise Resilient Sons One Boy at a Time
Are you struggling to connect with your teenage son? Join Me, a seasoned mom of five boys, in "Raising Boys, Building Men" – the ultimate podcast for moms…