Podcast Episodes

84. How to Teach Your Teenage Son to Work Without Nagging and Fighting

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 R…

8 hours ago

83. 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Teenage Son Left Home

This week’s episode is personal, heartfelt, and a little emotional.

Heidi shares what she’s learning as her youngest son graduates from high school, …

1 week ago

82. How to Create a More Connected Summer With Your Teenage Son

Summer sounds easier until your teenage boys are home all day. More screens. More messes. More arguing. More wondering if you are doing any of this r…

2 weeks ago

81. How to Enjoy Raising Teenage Boys Even When It’s Hard A Conversation With Sue Rigby

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 e…

3 weeks ago

80. Why You Feel So Frustrated With Your Teenage Son and What to Do Instead

Do you feel frustrated with your teenage son all the time? You are not alone. Whether it is his attitude, silence, or lack of effort, frustration can…

4 weeks ago

79. Why You Feel Overwhelmed as a Mom of Teenage Boys and What to Do About It

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, snapping at your family, or wondering why everything feels so hard right now, this episode is for you.

This time …

1 month ago

78. Why Teenage Boys Pull Away, How to Talk About Tough Topics, and What Actually Builds Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Matt Bellace

What happened to your sweet little boy?

One day he wants to be with you all the time. The next day he barely looks at you. If you are parenting a tee…

1 month, 1 week ago

77. Parenting Teenage Boys: The Emotion That Builds Connection Fast (and The Two That Destroy It)

If your teenage boy won’t talk, you are not alone.

You care. You are trying. You are paying attention.

But what if the way you are showing up is actu…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

76. Why AI Parenting Advice Is Hurting Your Relationship With Your Teenage Son

Ever find yourself typing a parenting question into AI… just hoping for the right answer?

When you’re overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck with your tee…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

75. Parenting Teen Boys Without The Mom Guilt: A Conversation With JoAnn Crohn

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation with your teen son thinking, “I totally messed that up,” this episode is for you.

So many moms of teen…

2 months ago