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 from her o

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 don't need h

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 resolution coa

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 Heidi dug

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 her thinking

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 this episode

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 question I

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 communic

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 with: "Fine."

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 explain why

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 okay." If

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 keep delaying

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 Father's Day,

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, and a whole

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 choices you d

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 Boys, Buildin

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 and final

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 this episod

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 sit down w

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 constant when y