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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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103. How to Enjoy Your Teenage Son Again: A Simple...

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2026/10/05

When your teenage son is struggling, it's easy to spend all your energy on the problems. The eye rolls, the arguing, the slammed doors. In this episode, Heidi does something a little different. She shares the five things she loves most about raising boys, the ultrasound moment that changed everything, and a simple challenge that will help you enjoy your son again, even on the hard days.Takeaways: The surprise at the ultrasound that taught Heidi her experience as a mom comes down to a choice. Why

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22:01

102. Is Your Teenage Son Lazy or Unmotivated? 3 Ways...

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2026/09/28

He says he cares, but nothing changes. He says the homework is done, and it isn't. And before you know it, your mind has jumped ten years ahead to a future that scares you. In this episode, Heidi shares a different way to look at your son's "lack of motivation," plus three points that will help you meet him where he is and guide him forward with more calm and less fear.Takeaways: A simple mental shift that helps you stop seeing your son as "the problem," and why it changes how he responds to

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19:58

101. The Self-Care Lie Every Mom of Teenage Boys Has...

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2026/09/21

Heidi's last son just left home, and it cracked something open in her. In this episode, she shares three honest, unconventional truths about self-care and motherhood, things she wishes she had leaned into more, so that instead of losing yourself in these years, you come out the other side having become someone even better.Takeaways: Why the phrase "losing yourself in motherhood" rubs Heidi the wrong way, and the shift in mindset that changes the whole story. A simple weekly practice that helps you

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29:23

100. 100th Episode Special: The Top 10 Parenting...

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2026/09/14

Heidi is celebrating 100 episodes with something a little different. After over 30 years raising her own five sons and years of coaching moms of teenage boys, she is sharing the top 10 parenting mistakes she sees most, including ones she has made herself. None of them make you a bad mom. They just do not work in the long run.Takeaways: The number one mistake almost every mom makes without realizing it: managing her son instead of mentoring him. It feels like love, but it teaches him the wrong

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22:13

99. How To Be the Mom, Not the Bro: What Your...

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2026/09/07

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 own life to explain why so much parenting information is leaving moms more confused, not less. She walks through three things research shows our boys need most right now, and why none of it is too late to start.Takeaways: Information overload is making parents feel less confident, not more. Sticking with a few trusted sources beats

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24:14

98. The One Word Answer, the Morning Scramble, and 3...

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2026/08/31

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 help," and the overwhelming schedules. In this episode, Heidi shares personal stories from raising her five sons and gives you simple mindset shifts to make this season feel lighter, whether it makes you laugh, cry, or both. Takeaways: One word answers are normal for teenage boys. Give him a minute to decompress before you ask

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38:07

97. Conflict, Co-parenting, and Raising a Connected...

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2026/08/24

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 coach Amy Armstrong to talk about why moms so often become the target when there's tension at home, especially during a separation or divorce.Amy shares her own story of rebuilding her life and her confidence after her first marriage ended, and the mindset shift that changed how she shows up in every hard relationship. You'll walk

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24:09

96. Is My Son Shy, Introverted, Or Is Something...

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2026/08/17

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 into what is really going on for these boys. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between introversion and shyness, why it's not a problem to fix, and three things you can start doing this week to help your son move through the world with more confidence, on his terms.Key Takeaways: Why your son going quiet doesn't mean

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17:44

95. Letting Go: 3 Ways to Support Your Teenage Son...

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2026/08/10

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 about every mom who watches her teenage son walk into something new and scary.Whether your son is starting high school, trying out for a team, heading to college, or facing any big unknown, this episode gives you three things you can do to help him move forward with confidence instead of panic. Heidi shares the exact words she

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22:35

94. Reacting vs. Responding: How to Stop Yelling at...

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2026/08/03

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, Heidi breaks down the real difference between reacting and responding, why your son learns more from how you handle pressure than from any lecture, and three simple phrases you can use the next time emotions run high.Key Takeaways: Reacting happens when your nervous system goes into protection mode. Your thinking brain goes

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24:25

93. How to Hold Boundaries and Give Consequences...

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2026/07/27

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 know so many moms have wondered: "When phone access and privileges are limited or revoked, my 16-year-old emotionally explodes and spirals. We are left feeling like we lose all relationship, foundation, and connection. What do I do?" If you've ever felt that fear, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share a personal story

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57:40

92. Why Staying Calm Feels So Hard: A Conversation...

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2026/07/20

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 communication skills, consequences, or mindset shifts. But what if the real reason you keep reacting isn't because you're failing? What if your nervous system is simply trying to protect you? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nervous System Resilience Coach Leah Davidson to uncover the missing piece that so many parenting

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24:16

91. The Best Question to Ask When Your Teenage Son...

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2026/07/13

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." "Nothing." Or just a shrug. It can leave you wondering if you've lost your connection with him. In this episode, Heidi shares why silence doesn't always mean rejection—and why chasing conversations often pushes boys even further away. You'll discover one simple question that helps rebuild emotional safety, opens the door for honest

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25:49

90. Why You Forget Everything You Know About...

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2026/07/06

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 this happens and why it has very little to do with knowing more parenting strategies. When your nervous system becomes overwhelmed, your brain shifts into survival mode. That makes it harder to stay patient, ask good questions, and have the conversations you actually want to have. The good news is this. Your calm doesn't just help

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24:26

89. 3 Lies Moms Believe About Raising Teenage Boys...

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2026/06/29

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 so, you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three common lies that many moms believe about raising teenage boys. These beliefs come from love, but they often create more arguing, more stress, and less connection. You'll learn why trying to control your son usually creates more resistance, how fear about his future can keep you

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22:47

88. Why It's So Hard to Enjoy Your Teenage Son (And...

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2026/06/22

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 joy, and what it's actually costing the relationship. Using her own story from her youngest son's last lacrosse game, Heidi shares the swimsuit metaphor, a simple values exercise, and the one mindset shift that helps moms enjoy these teenage years instead of just enduring them. In this episode, you'll learn: Why moms of teenage

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24:50

87. Raising Boys Who Become Great Dads: 5 Skills...

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2026/06/15

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, I asked my sons who are now becoming fathers a simple question: "What skills are you most grateful you learned growing up that help you as a dad today?" Their answers surprised me. They didn't talk about money, careers, or achievement. They talked about character. In this episode, I'm sharing the five skills they believe have helped

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29:38

86. Teenage Boys and Dating: What Every Mom Needs to...

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2026/06/08

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 lot of questions. How much guidance should you give? What dating skills actually matter? How do you help him through his first heartbreak? In this episode, Heidi breaks teen dating into five practical sections that will help you feel more confident as a mom while helping your son become the kind of man you hope he becomes. You'll

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21:11

85. Feeling Disconnected From Your Teenage Son? Try...

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2026/06/01

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 don't understand. Maybe conversations turn into arguments before they even begin. In this episode, Heidi shares one of the most powerful mindset tools she teaches her coaching clients: Clean Pain vs. Dirty Pain. You'll learn how to stop adding unnecessary suffering to an already difficult season and start showing up as the steady,

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30:22

84. How to Teach Your Teenage Son to Work Without...

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2026/05/25

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, Building Men, Heidi dives into one of the biggest struggles moms face with teenage boys: teaching them responsibility and work ethic without damaging connection. You’ll learn why labeling your son as lazy may actually keep the cycle going, how your mindset impacts his behavior, and practical ways to teach work ethic that build confidence

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