35. What My 79-Year-Old Dad Learned from His Mom That Every Mother Raising Boys Needs to Know
As a mom raising boys, you're constantly wondering if you're doing enough, doing it right, or if your influence will last. In today's heartwarming Father's Day tribute, Heidi sits down with her dad, Larry Rigby, to explore the timeless wisdom passed down through generations.
This conversation spans three generations of parenting wisdom, from the Greatest Generation to today's digital challenges. You'll gain perspective on the long game of parenting and understand that your steady presence and example are shaping the future for generations to come.
If You Are:
Overwhelmed by parenting advice? Learn to focus on the few things that make lasting impact
Struggling with a difficult teenager? Discover the 80/20 rule that will change your perspective
Worried about raising good men? Understand the key attributes that define real manhood
Need practical strategies? Get the "Eugene technique," "start over" method, and other tested approaches
Feeling discouraged? Receive encouragement that you're already halfway there just by being a mother
Connect With Us
Website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
Private Facebook Group: Raising Boys Building Men
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Grab This FREE Download: 8 Tips to Connect Today
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34. When Your Son Struggles Socially: Two Powerful Shifts Every Mom Needs to Know
If you've ever watched your son sit home alone on Friday nights, wondered why he doesn't have friends, or felt that pit in your stomach when he seems lonely and disconnected - this episode is for YOU. You're not alone in this worry.
Learn how to create genuine safety at home (not just asking 50 questions)
Discover why your own social story might be driving your panic
Get practical tools to support your son without trying to "fix" everything
Transform from anxious rescuer to confident anchor
Ready to dive deeper? Join our private Facebook community HERE where moms just like you share real struggles and celebrate wins together.
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Website: raisingboysbuildingmen.com
Instagram: @heidiallsopcoaching
Facebook: Raising Boys Building Men Community
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33. Your Parenting Why: The Secret That Separates Struggling Moms from Thriving Ones
What's in Today's Episode
This isn't about another parenting strategy or technique. Today we're diving deep into the one thing that will transform your entire parenting experience: discovering your powerful WHY. I share the emotional story of bringing home my fifth son and the crushing moment that led to my breakthrough understanding of what really matters in raising boys.
Why This Matters to You (Mom of Boys)
If you've ever found yourself checking missing assignments for the third time in a week, lying awake at 3 AM worried about your son's future, or feeling like this parenting journey will never get easier - this episode is for you. When you lose sight of WHY you show up every day, parenting feels frustrating and endless.
Your WHY becomes the fuel that carries you through those 3 AM worries and multiple attempts at important conversations. I'll guide you through powerful questions to help you identify your own specific WHY - the anchor that will give meaning to every challenge and transform your daily parenting experience from depleting to purposeful.
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Private Facebook Group: HERE
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Website: raisingboysbuildingmen.com
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32. Surviving Summer Break: 3 Simple Shifts to Transform Chaos into Connection with Your Teenage Son
Summer break promises family memories but often delivers chaos, empty refrigerators and endless screen time battles. With teenage boys shutting off their executive functioning and living purely from their primitive brains (seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, staying efficient), it's no wonder we feel overwhelmed! Understanding what's happening in your son's brain will help you navigate this season with more patience and connection.
Todays episode gives practical strategies that will help you:
Manage your expectations (without lowering your standards)
Create a collaborative outline your son will actually buy into
Find the balance between structure and flexibility
Transform from survival mode to connection mode
Teach your son essential life skills while building his confidence
Get your FREE "6 Tips to Survive and Thrive This Summer" HERE
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Join our private Facebook group: Raising Boys, Building Men HERE
Website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
Instagram: @heidiallsopcoaching
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31. The Critical Communication Mistake Making Your Teen Son Shut Down: Why He's Not Hearing You (And What To Do Instead)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your son feeling frustrated and disconnected? In this episode, I'm diving into the critical communication mistake I see moms make with their teenage sons (and honestly, I catch myself making it too!).
In this episode you'll walk away with practical strategies to shift from talking AT your son to talking WITH him, helping you rebuild connection even during the busiest times of year. I'll show you how to replace lectures with conversations and get your son to actually open up to you again.
Connect with me:
Join our private Facebook community
Download my free guide: 5 Simple Ways to Rebuild Trust After an Argument
Visit our website: Raisingboysbuildingmen.com
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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 the book. But it wasn’t until I discovered that effective parenting doesn’t have to be complicated or miserable that everything changed. Now, I’m here to share those game-changing insights with you.
If you’re ready to:
• Become the mom you’ve always dreamed of being
• Raise sons who’ll thrive in this world
• Actually enjoy this wild ride of parenting
Then this podcast is your new secret weapon.
So, pop in those earbuds, and let’s transform your parenting journey together. It’s time to raise boys, build men, and have an absolute blast along the way!
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