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Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son

Heidi Allsop - Certified Life & Parenting Coach, Master Coach Certified, Social Worker, Mom of 5 Sons

The Go-To Parenting Podcast for Moms Raising Sons from Middle School to ManhoodAre 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

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83. 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Teenage Son...

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2026/05/18

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 boy to reach this milestone. As one chapter closes and another begins, she reflects on the lessons she wishes she could go back and tell herself 10 years ago, when all five boys were still under her roof. In this episode, Heidi talks about trusting that your teenage son is absorbing more than he shows, why his hard season does not

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19:32

82. How to Create a More Connected Summer With Your...

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2026/05/11

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 episode, Heidi talks honestly about why summer can feel so hard for moms raising teenage sons and how a little intention can completely change the next few months. You will learn how to stop reacting all summer long and start creating more connection, more peace, and more fun with your son. Heidi shares simple mindset shifts to help you

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37:01

81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s...

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2026/05/04

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 with my mom, Sue Rigby, who raised six kids and now has the gift of perspective. We talk about what actually mattered when raising boys and what didn’t. If you’ve been stressing about grades, behavior, or whether your teenage boy will turn out okay, this episode will feel like a deep breath. We talk about why connection matters more

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23:51

80. Why You Feel So Frustrated With Your Teenage Son...

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2026/04/27

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 you are parenting teenage boys. But what if frustration is not the real problem? In this episode, Heidi shares a powerful shift that can completely change your relationship with your son. You will learn why frustration is actually a secondary emotion and what is really going on underneath it. More importantly, you will learn how

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26:23

79. Why You Feel Overwhelmed as a Mom of Teenage...

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2026/04/20

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 gets busy fast. School events, sports, work, home, and everything in between. It can feel like too much. And when your brain starts telling you there is not enough time, overwhelm takes over. In this episode, I break down what is really causing that overwhelmed feeling. Spoiler alert. It is not your schedule. It is how you are thinking about

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46:41

78. Why Teenage Boys Pull Away, How to Talk About...

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2026/04/13

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, you have felt this shift. In this episode, Heidi talks with neuropsychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Matt Bellace about what is really going on in your son’s brain. They break down why boys pull away, why they seem angry for no reason, and how moms can stop taking it so personally. You will also learn how to talk about substance use without

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26:19

77. Parenting Teenage Boys: The Emotion That Builds...

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2026/04/06

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 creating distance instead of connection? In today’s episode, we break down three emotions that feel almost the same but lead to very different results in your relationship with your teenage son: curiosity, assumption, and suspicion. Only one of these builds trust and keeps communication open. The other two quietly create tension, shutdown, and more

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20:13

76. Why AI Parenting Advice Is Hurting Your...

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2026/03/30

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, getting instant advice can feel like relief. But here’s the truth no one is talking about: Just because the answer sounds good doesn’t mean it will actually help your relationship. In fact, it might be doing the opposite. In this episode, we’re talking about why relying on AI (or anyone else) for quick parenting answers can quietly pull you

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33:46

75. Parenting Teen Boys Without The Mom Guilt: A...

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2026/03/23

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 carry constant guilt, second-guessing their decisions and wondering if they’re doing more harm than good. In this episode, Heidi talks with JoAnn Crohn from No Guilt Mom about why mom guilt shows up so strongly in parenting, how control quietly creeps into our relationships, and what actually helps us rebuild connection with our teen

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25:16

74. Why Your Teenage Boy Stops Trying, And the...

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2026/03/16

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 school. You track his schedule, his chores, and sometimes even his friendships. And before long, it can feel like you're running his life while he simply lives it. In today’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, we’re talking about a powerful shift that can completely change your relationship with your teenage son: moving from manager to

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22:00

73. Why Teenage Boys Don’t Try in School: 3 Shifts...

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2026/03/09

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 just doesn’t seem to care. Homework turns into arguments. Missing assignments show up in the grade portal. And somehow you feel like you care more about his grades than he does. In this episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, we are talking about why so many boys disengage from school and what moms can do differently. Across the country, boys are

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30:08

72. Why Teenage Boys Forget Everything and How to...

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2026/03/02

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 jersey. The water bottle. The alarm. It can feel like they do not care. But what if it is not defiance at all? In this episode, we talk about what science says about the teenage brain, including prospective memory and executive function. You will learn why your teenage boy’s brain is still under construction and how that affects follow through and

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22:40

71. Struggling With Your Teenage Son? 5 Parenting...

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2026/02/23

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 of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi shares five super skills every mom of a teenage boy needs. And here is the good news. You already have more of these skills than you think. We talk about: • Why emotional regulation matters more than the perfect parenting script • How humor diffuses power struggles • Why perspective changes everything

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23:52

70. Parenting a Teenage Boy: Why This Season Feels...

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2026/02/16

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 distant, moody, or easily irritated… you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how viewing parenting teenage sons as “seasons” changes everything. When you stop fighting this stage and start responding to it, connection becomes possible again. You’ll learn: Why the teenage years feel emotionally heavier How pressure to “do it

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23:23

69. When Your Teenage Son Won’t Like Your Answer:...

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2026/02/09

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 down why no might be the most powerful parenting tool you have and how to use it in a way that actually builds trust and connection. You’ll learn: Why clear boundaries help teenage boys grow into confident, resilient men The difference between fear-based “no” and values-based “no” Three practical keys for answering your son’s requests

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68. What Your Teenage Son Is Telling Himself (And...

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2026/02/02

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 story. And that story quietly shapes his confidence, his choices, and how he shows up in the world.In today’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi is joined by confidence coach and belief expert Micaela Clegg to unpack what teenage boys believe about themselves and why arguing, fixing, and lecturing rarely helps. You’ll learn how

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67. The Real Reason You Keep Fighting With Your...

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2026/01/26

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 explains why communication with teenage boys so often gets stuck in the same cycle. She shares why these moments are not a sign that you are failing as a mom and why telling yourself to just stay calm rarely works. You will learn what neuroscience tells us about emotional reactions, why your brain goes offline during conflict, and how repeated

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66. Why You Keep Arguing With Your Teenage Son (And...

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2026/01/19

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 this. Arguing does not mean your relationship is broken. It means something important is happening, but it is not happening well.In today’s episode, Heidi explains why arguments with teenage boys escalate so quickly, why they leave both of you feeling awful, and why arguing actually works against the connection and influence you want to protect

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65. You Haven’t Lost Him: What Moms of Teenage Boys...

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2026/01/12

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 a teenage boy, it can feel overwhelming and discouraging. In today’s episode, Heidi tackles the big question so many moms are silently asking: How do I raise a good man in such a confusing world? If your teenage son seems distant, disrespectful, glued to his phone, or pulled away from family, this episode will reset your confidence

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64. 5 Things Your Teenage Son Wants You to Know (But...

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2026/01/05

WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EPISODEFeeling like your son has shut you out? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down the five things your teenage son desperately wants you to understand but doesn't have the words to express. From the confusing push-pull of needing space while still needing you, to why his stress is more real than you might think, we're getting underneath the behavior to help you understand what's really going on with your boy. Plus, I'm sharing a free downloadable resource to

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