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!
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
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 crucial life lessons.
This episode gives you permission to let go of the heavy meaning you've attached to "failure" and provides practical tactics to support your son through struggles while maintaining your connection. You'll learn how to be his safe place while still allowing him to develop the resilience muscles he'll need for adulthood.
"Imagine believing that the hard things now are really what are building him into the strong man that he's becoming."
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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 moments where everything feels like an emergency. This episode gives you permission (and a strategy) to step back and gain a new perspective that will strengthen your relationship with your son.
You'll walk away with a practical tool to immediately implement when emotions run high, helping you determine which issues deserve your attention and which ones you can let go.
This perspective shift allows you to preserve what matters most - your relationship with your son - while navigating these temporary but challenging years.
* Continue the conversation in our Facebook group: Raising Boys, Building Men
* Download your free guide: 5 Things Your Teenage Son Desperately Wants You to Know
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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 to say) to rebuild trust and strengthen your relationship, plus fascinating research about why post-conflict conversations are actually beneficial for your son's brain development!
Get my step-by-step BRIDGE framework to:
Regulate emotions after conflicts
Initiate healing conversations
Guide productive discussions
Create stronger trust
Build lasting connection
Plus, receive word-for-word scripts to help you navigate post-argument conversations with confidence.
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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!), you're not alone. Research shows that over-helping our teens will actually lower their confidence and increase anxiety.
But here's the good news - you can shift from micromanaging to guiding without damaging your relationship.
In todays episode you will get a simple checklist to recognize enabling behaviors, learn the difference between helping and enabling, and discover how to step back while staying connected. You'll learn practical strategies to empower your son's independence while managing your own anxiety about letting go.
Because letting go isn't loving him less - it's actually loving him better.
Ready to dive deeper? Join our community of boy moms in our free Facebook group "Raising Boys, Building Men" where we continue these important conversations.
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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 a boundary or taking time for yourself, this episode will help you understand why those feelings show up and how to use them to your advantage.
In this episode you'll learn:
The critical difference between guilt and shame (and why it matters)
How to stop guilt from leading to ineffective parenting
A practical framework for using guilt to strengthen your relationship with your son
Tools to reframe those "I'm the worst mom ever" thoughts into powerful motivation for growth
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Join our free Facebook community "Raising Boys, Building Men" where we're building a tribe of moms just like you who are committed to raising good men.
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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 your lifeline. We'll explore why common approaches like trying to control or change your teen often backfire, and what to do instead.
You'll discover:
Why relationship trumps everything (and how to make this shift)
The bridge analogy that will forever change how you view your connection with your son
Practical steps to rebuild trust and influence, even if things feel broken
How to stop the demand-resist-disconnect cycle that's pushing your son away
Ready to strengthen your relationship with your teenage son? Join our community of boy moms who get it:
📱 Facebook Group: Raisingboysbuildingmen
🎯 Get the Boy Mom Blueprint - 8 tips to connect with your son today: Clickhere
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💥 Instagram: heidiallsopcoaching

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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 your permission slip to breathe.
In this episode we look at the 6 game-changing insights I wish I'd known 10 years ago while raising teenage sons.
From letting go of perfect parenting to trusting your mom intuition, these are the truths that transformed my parenting journey with five boys - and they might just be exactly what you need to hear too.
🤝 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Continue the conversation in our free Facebook group! Share your wins, ask questions, and connect with other moms navigating the teenage years. Click here to join

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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 through overwhelming emotional challenges.
Discover a simple 3-question strategy to:
Instantly calm your racing thoughts
Understand what's really causing your anxiety
Help your son develop lifelong emotional resilience
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
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 natural wiring! But these patterns might be damaging your relationship with your teen boy.
In Today's Episode we are diving into the science of negativity bias and discover why your mom-brain might be stuck in worst-case-scenario mode. Learn practical strategies to shift from constant worry to meaningful connection with your teen son.
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Website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
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 you're exhausted, while strengthening your relationship and building trust with your son.
Learn a proven system to:
Transform exhausting decisions into connection opportunities
Build trust through intentional decision-making
Help your son develop strong decision-making skills
Create a safe space for open communication
Maintain boundaries while strengthening your relationship
Ready for more support? Connect with me:
Schedule a Free Strategy Call HERE
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Website: raisingboysbuildingmen.com