{"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":"81.  How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby","slug":"81-how-to-enjoy-raising-teenage-boys-even-when-it-s-hard-a-conversation-with-sue-rigby","published_at":"2026-05-04T09:21:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015/81-how-to-enjoy-raising-teenage-boys-even-when-it-s-hard-a-conversation-with-sue-rigby","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-building-men-parenting-solutions-for-moms-and-boys-7082015","url":"https://raisingboysbuildingmen.podbean.com/e/mom/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hxpgv9vwdyffid2m/Episode_81_-_Momaf6d4.mp3","summary":"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 than control, how simple moments create lasting impact, and why you might be doing better than you think. You’ll hear real stories, simple wisdom, and encouragement you probably didn’t know you needed. This episode will help you: Stop overthinking the small things Focus on what actually builds strong boys Create more connection without doing more As a gift for Mothers Day I am offering 50% off my instant access workshops - this offer will expire May 16 and will not be offered again. Use code MOM Stop Arguing with Your Son and Start Talking Workshop HERE How to Get Your Son to Try in School 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":"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? 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