{"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":"69.  When Your Teenage Son Won’t Like Your Answer: The Power of No","slug":"69-when-your-teenage-son-won-t-like-your-answer-the-power-of-no","published_at":"2026-02-09T10:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015/69-when-your-teenage-son-won-t-like-your-answer-the-power-of-no","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015","url":"https://raisingboysbuildingmen.podbean.com/e/sayingno/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5d4659i3znze5k8d/Episode_698kqsz.mp3","summary":"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 without power struggles How to say no without over-explaining, guilt, or damaging the relationship Heidi shares real-life examples, research-backed insight, and compassionate guidance for moms raising teenage boys who want independence but still need safety and structure. If you’ve ever worried that saying no makes you the mean mom, this episode will change how you see boundaries forever. 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 For Additional Support: Visit our website Raisingboysbuildingmen.com HERE Schedule a FREE Relationship Reconnection Call with Me HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Grab your \"5 Things Teenage Boys Want Their Moms To Know\" HERE","meta_description":"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 brea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1403,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015/episodes/69-when-your-teenage-son-won-t-like-your-answer-the-power-of-no/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015/69-when-your-teenage-son-won-t-like-your-answer-the-power-of-no.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}