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Raising Boys Building Men/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

Raising Boys, Building Men: 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 life.
In each episode, you’ll discover:
• Practical, same-day solutions to your most pressing parenting challenges
• Confidence boosters to become the mom your teenager needs
• Strategies to nurture good men while nurturing yourself and your relationships

My mission? To help you raise a resilient, happy son, take care of yourself, and have a blast doing it!
Ready to trade worry for fun? Conflict for connection? Short-term fixes for lifelong bonds? You’re in the right place, my friend.

Hey there! I’m Heidi – mom to 5 incredible sons, wife, social worker, and certified life coach. With three decades of boy-raising under my belt, I’ve tried every parenting trick in the book. But it wasn’t until I discovered that effective parenting doesn’t have to be complicated or miserable that everything changed. Now, I’m here to share those game-changing insights with you.
If you’re ready to:
• Become the mom you’ve always dreamed of being
• Raise sons who’ll thrive in this world
• Actually enjoy this wild ride of parenting
Then this podcast is your new secret weapon.

So, pop in those earbuds, and let’s transform your parenting journey together. It’s time to raise boys, build men, and have an absolute blast along the way!

Education Self-Improvement Relationships Society & Culture Kids & Family Parenting
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
49
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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48.  The Phone Call No Mom Wants: How to Help Your Son Through Trauma and Tragedy

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 Luke during a political assassination at h…

00:15:26  |   Mon 15 Sep 2025
47.  How to Set Healthy Screen Time Boundaries for Your Teenage Son (Without Constant Battles)

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 steps you can use today to set healthy boun…

00:24:34  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
46.  Back to School Blowups: How to Handle Your Teenage Son's Meltdowns Without the Fight

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 peaceful mornings and a son who takes respons…

00:23:25  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
45.  Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Son's Bad Behavior (It's Not Your Fault)

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 slip to STOP. You're not alone in this b…

00:18:36  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
44.  What to Do When Your Teenage Son Won't Get Out of Bed (Without Destroying Your Relationship)

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 the connection you've worked so hard to bu…

00:22:34  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
43.  How to Raise Kind Teenage Boys When the World Isn't

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 otherwise.

Listen if: You're struggling with a so…

00:20:25  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
42.  The Quiet Sadness of Motherhood: Grieving Your Little Boy While Loving Your Teenager

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 carry? It's universal, it's normal, and it …

00:21:02  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
41.  How to Connect with Your Teenage Son Using Humor (Stop the Power Struggles)

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 don't need to be naturally funny - you jus…

00:18:29  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
40.  What to Do If Your Son Argues With Everything You Say (4 Science-Backed Solutions)

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 - you're not alone. This isn't about disrespec…

00:21:05  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
39.  Stop Focusing on What You're Doing Wrong: How to Parent from Your Strengths

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 up and start building on what you're alre…

00:20:18  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
38.  Sibling Rivalry: How to Stop Being the Referee and Start Building Peace at Home

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 your lifeline. You're not failing as a …

00:21:37  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
37.  How to Stop Fighting With Your Teenage Son: 3 Steps to End Daily Arguments

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 you. Those explosive moments aren't real…

00:23:02  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
36. Help! My Teenage Son Doesn't Talk to Me Anymore: A Mom's Guide to Reconnection

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 lifeline. You're not alone, you're not fai…

00:17:43  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
35.  What My 79-Year-Old Dad Learned from His Mom That Every Mother Raising Boys Needs to Know

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 tribute, Heidi sits down with her dad, …

00:33:58  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
34.  When Your Son Struggles Socially: Two Powerful Shifts Every Mom Needs to Know

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 and disconnected - this episode is for YOU…

00:18:16  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
33.  Your Parenting Why: The Secret That Separates Struggling Moms from Thriving Ones

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 parenting experience: discovering your p…

00:20:04  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
32.  Surviving Summer Break: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Chaos into Connection 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 executive functioning and living purely from …

00:22:26  |   Mon 26 May 2025
31.  The Critical Communication Mistake Making Your Teen Son Shut Down: Why He's Not Hearing You (And What To Do Instead)

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 mistake I see moms make with their teenage…

00:18:54  |   Mon 19 May 2025
30.  Managing Anxiety: Tools and Strategies with Dr. Robin Graham

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 to social situations, or trouble at scho…

00:36:08  |   Mon 12 May 2025
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

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 expectations, the disappointment can be cru…

00:19:57  |   Mon 05 May 2025
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