{"podcast":{"title":"Raising Boys Building Men ®/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys","slug":"raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015","podcast_index_feed_id":7082015,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/raisingboysbuildingmen/feed.xml","website_url":"https://raisingboysbuildingmen.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19340871/Untitled_design_50_8b5ml.png","author":"Heidi Allsop - Master Life and Parenting Coach for Moms of Boys","episode_count":85,"summary":"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 t…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015"},"episode":{"title":"66.  Why You Keep Arguing With Your Teenage Son (And What Actually Works Instead)","slug":"66-why-you-keep-arguing-with-your-teenage-son-and-what-actually-works-instead","published_at":"2026-01-19T10:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015/66-why-you-keep-arguing-with-your-teenage-son-and-what-actually-works-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015","url":"https://raisingboysbuildingmen.podbean.com/e/arguing/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3jr3qivu3fxxzigk/Episode_668ulah.mp3","summary":"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. You will learn how arguing puts boys into defense mode, turns conversations into power struggles, and quietly trains them to avoid talking altogether. Most importantly, this episode helps you let go of shame and self blame so you can see the real issue. The problem is not you, and it is not your son. It is the dynamic that has developed, and dynamics can change. If you are ready to stop arguing and start having calmer, more meaningful conversations, Heidi has created a live workshop just for you. In this workshop, you will learn exactly how to change the dynamic with your son so you can stay calm, confident, and connected and remain his greatest influence. Join Heidi live on January 29 at 7:00 PM Mountain Time. A replay is included. 👉 Save your seat HERE For Additional Support: Visit our website Raisingboysbuildingmen.com HERE Schedule a FREE Relationship Reconnection Call with Me HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Grab 8 tips to connect with your son today HERE Want more conversations like this? Join our private Facebook community for moms raising teenage boys. We talk about real-life challenges, share strategies, and lift each other up—because you don’t have to do this alone. 👉 Join “Raising Boys, Building Men” on Facebook","meta_description":"If arguing feels like the only way you and your teenage son communicate right now, this episode is for you. 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