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Raising Boys Building Men/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

Heidi Allsop - Master Life and Parenting Coach for Moms of Boys

Raising Boys, Building Men: 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

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62. What Three Holiday Disasters Taught Me About...

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2025/12/22

What's in Today's EpisodeThree messy, real-life Christmas disasters, a tree broken in half, a double case of pink eye, and rage cleaning on Christmas Eve that taught me the one thing that actually matters during the holidays. Spoiler: it's not the perfectly wrapped presents or the spotless house. Why You Care You're exhausted. You're trying to make the holidays magical while managing a teenage son who may or may not be cooperating. You're wondering if all this effort even matters. This episode

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61. The Supermom Lie: Why Doing It All Is Breaking...

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2025/12/15

What's in Today's Episode: This week before Christmas, we're cutting through the noise. I'm giving you permission to stop chasing the impossible "do it all" standard and showing you a better way to measure success, one that actually strengthens your connection with your teenage son instead of breaking it. Why You Care: Because you're exhausted. You're juggling gifts, schedules, programs, last-minute school projects, and trying to keep everyone happy while running on empty. And deep down, you're

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20:37

60. How to Stop Your Teen Boy's Complaining Without...

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2025/12/08

Discover the real reason your teenage son complains more during busy seasons (hint: it's not ingratitude), plus 5 practical strategies to respond with connection instead of combat. We're breaking down the neuroscience behind his pushback, when complaints spike the most, and exactly what to say when he's melting down over something that seems ridiculous.Why You Care Because you're working so hard to make things special for your family, and when your son complains about dinner or the WiFi going

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59. When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned: A...

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2025/12/01

Every mom has a picture in her mind of how motherhood will feel… and then real life shows up. Today’s conversation goes deep into something most moms of teenage boys feel but rarely name: grief in motherhood, specifically, the kind that comes from expectations not matching reality. In this episode, Heidi sits down with Margo Fordonski, a master-certified life coach and grief educator, to talk about non-death grief, the grief that comes when your son makes choices you didn’t expect, when connection

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58. The Self-Care Lie We’ve Been Sold: And What...

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2025/11/24

If one more person tells you to “just practice more self-care,” you might lose it, and honestly? Same.This week’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men takes that guilt-filled phrase and flips it on its head. In today’s conversation, we dig into why traditional self-care often feels impossible for moms of teenage boys and why it’s NOT the answer you actually need. Instead, we talk about self-awareness, the simple, doable shift that keeps you from drowning, even during the busiest seasons of

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57. What to do When Parenting Your Teen Doesn’t Feel...

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2025/11/17

Parenting your teenage son used to be fun, the laughter, the easy connection, the hugs. Now it feels like silence, arguments, or distance. You wonder if you’ve messed something up.In this episode, Heidi unpacks why parenting stops feeling fun and how uncertainty steals your joy. You’ll learn the one mindset shift that will change everything, plus three ways to bring joy and connection back into your relationship right now. You’ll hear real client stories, science-backed insight, and a

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56. Finding Balance as a Working Boy Mom: A...

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2025/11/10

Balance sounds amazing, but it often feels impossible. Between work, schedules, and trying to actually sleep, most moms feel like they’re failing somewhere. In this episode, Heidi talks with leadership coach Denise Tallcott, founder of Working Moms Redefined, about what balance really looks like and how to stop beating yourself up for not “doing it all.” They unpack the truth behind mom guilt, how to give yourself permission to parent differently than your mom did, and why defining your own version

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20:32

55. Spoiled Boys Make Weak Men: 3 Ways to Raise...

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2025/11/03

What happens when we make life too easy for our boys? In this episode, Heidi shares the powerful truth behind a phrase her husband told her years ago: “Spoiled boys make weak men.” This isn’t about judgment or shame it’s about awareness. Heidi walks through the research on how overindulgence, overparenting, and avoiding conflict weaken a boy’s ability to grow into a capable, resilient man. You’ll learn three practical ways to help your son develop strength and responsibility whil e keeping

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54. The Confidence Crisis in Teen Boys: Why Your...

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2025/10/27

Do you ever look at your teenage son and think, “He’s capable of so much more, what’s stopping him?” You’re not alone.In this episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi shares the truth about confidence. And it’s not built by pep talks or praise. It’s built through experience. You’ll learn three powerful ways to help your teenage son strengthen his confidence and self-esteem without nagging, rescuing, or pushing: Let him struggle safely (and why that matters) Give him meaningful

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53. Raising Tech-Healthy Teens in a Digital World: A...

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2025/10/20

If you’ve ever taken your son’s phone away and watched him lose it, you are not alone.In this episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi sits down with screen-time expert and mom of five, Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time. Together, they talk about what healthy tech boundaries really look like, how to know if your son is ready for a phone, and how to stop parenting from fear when it comes to screens. You’ll learn practical ways to set limits, build trust, and create a family tech plan

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52. 5 Truths About Raising Teenage Boys Every Mom...

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2025/10/13

One year ago, Heidi hit “record” on the very first episode of Raising Boys, Building Men with one goal: to give moms of boys a voice of truth and hope. Since then, she’s talked with psychologists, educators, and hundreds of moms who are all asking the same question: Will my son be okay? Am I doing enough?In this special anniversary episode, Heidi shares the five biggest lessons she’s learned after a year of podcasting. You’ll hear why boys are struggling, what moms often misunderstand, and how much

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16:43

51. Does Your Teenage Son Keeps Saying “I Don’t...

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2025/10/06

Does your teenage son shrug his shoulders and mutter, “I don’t care” whenever you ask about school, friends, or the future? You are not alone and it’s not as hopeless as it feels.In today’s episode of Raising Boys, Building Men, Heidi unpacks what’s really happening when your son seems totally checked out. Spoiler: it’s almost always one of two things. You’ll learn how to tell the difference, and more importantly, how to respond in a way that draws him closer instead of pushing him further

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50. What to do when You Don’t Parent Like Your...

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2025/09/29

Feeling like you and your partner are parenting from different planets? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into why different parenting styles aren't the problem you think they are, when misalignment becomes dangerous, and practical ways to create a united front even when you don't always agree.Your teenage son is watching every interaction between you and your co-parent. When parenting differences turn into open conflict, it creates insecurity and gives him cracks to exploit. But here's

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49. When You Lose Yourself: A Mom's Guide to...

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2025/09/22

What's in Today's EpisodeThree powerhouse coaches—Molly Claire, Michelle Keil, and Maria Hendershot share their expertise on ditching the hustle culture, finding joy through creativity, and reclaiming your sense of self. We dive deep into why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for everything else, including raising confident sons who will become respectful men. Why This Matters to You Your teenage son is watching how you live, how you treat yourself, and what you prioritize

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48. The Phone Call No Mom Wants: How to Help Your...

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2025/09/15

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 his university where he stood just yards away from the tragedy. And what this experience taught me about raising resilient boys in a world filled with tragedy and fear.Why This Matters to You Your son is consuming tragedy daily - school shootings, violence, political chaos - and his developing brain

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47. How to Set Healthy Screen Time Boundaries for...

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2025/09/08

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 boundaries around screens without constant arguments. Why This Matters to You (Mom of Boys): You don’t just want fewer battles over screens. You want connection. You want your son to grow into a motivated, balanced young man not someone stuck in a digital world. This episode gives you the confidence and

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46. Back to School Blowups: How to Handle Your...

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2025/09/01

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 responsibility, but you're stuck in a cycle of control that's damaging your relationship. In this episode we are talking about the real reason your teenage son is acting out during back-to-school season (hint: it's not what you think), why your well-intentioned hovering is making everything worse, and the

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45. Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Son's Bad...

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2025/08/25

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 blame spiral - it's literally hardwired into us as moms. But here's the thing: that guilt isn't helping him learn accountability, and it's stealing your confidence as his guide.In this episode we're diving deep into why moms automatically blame themselves when their teenage sons act out, slam doors, or

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22:34

44. What to Do When Your Teenage Son Won't Get Out...

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2025/08/18

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 build. This episode gives you permission to step back and a roadmap for how to do it successfully.We're diving deep into the morning battlefield every mom of teenage sons knows too well. I'm sharing why you need to stop being his human alarm clock, how to pull facts from your dramatic stories, and the

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43. How to Raise Kind Teenage Boys When the World Isn't

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2025/08/11

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 son who's becoming mean to siblings or friends, or you want to prevent your kind boy from hardening as he navigates high school social pressures. Key takeaways: Model kindness in your own conversations - Pay attention to how you talk about teachers, coaches, and neighbors in front of your son because he's

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