Raising Boys Building Men/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys

WHAT'S IN TODAY'S EPISODE Feeling like your son has shut you out? You're not alone. In this episode, we're breaking down the five things your teenage son desperately wants you to understand but doesn't have the words to express. From the confusing push-pull of needing space while still needing you, to why his stress is more real than you might think, we're getting underneath the behavior to help you understand what's really going on with your boy. Plus, I'm sharing a free downloadable resource to help you remember these five truths when things get tough. WHY YOU CARE Because that grunt you're getting in response to your questions? It's not rejection it's just adolescence. And you deserve to understand what's happening beneath the surface so you can keep your connection strong during these critical years. You want to raise an independent, emotionally healthy man, but right now you're stuck in the guessing game of "does he need me or does he need space?" This episode gives you the roadmap. HOW THIS EPISODE HELPS YOU This episode solves your biggest problem: feeling disconnected from your son and not knowing how to reach him. After listening, you'll stop second-guessing every interaction and start parenting with confidence, knowing you're on the same team as your son.   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 5 Things He Wants You to Know Printable HERE

What's In Today's Episode Before you jump into setting goals for next year, we're hitting pause. This episode is all about looking back at your year with compassion instead of criticism. You'll learn why reflection is the secret to breaking old patterns, what really counts as a win with your teenage son, and how a few simple questions can completely shift the way you parent in the year ahead. Why This Matters to You If you're exhausted from making the same resolutions year after year without seeing real change in your relationship with your son, this is for you. You're not failing you're just setting goals from the wrong starting point. When you begin with defeat instead of building on your wins, you're wiring your brain to look for more failures. This episode gives you a different path forward. How This Episode Solves Your Problem You'll discover: Why your brain keeps finding evidence of what's going wrong (and how to rewire it) The difference between reflecting on facts vs. the emotional story you're telling yourself What actually counts as a win (hint: it's smaller than you think) Three powerful reflection questions that will change how you see yourself and your son How to use the Bridge Method to bounce back after conflict and actually strengthen your relationship This isn't about toxic positivity it's about honest reflection that creates real change. You'll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a foundation for a better year ahead.   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 The BRIDGE Method HERE  

What's in Today's Episode Three messy, real-life Christmas disasters, a tree broken in half, a double case of pink eye, and rage cleaning on Christmas Eve that taught me the one thing that actually matters during the holidays. Spoiler: it's not the perfectly wrapped presents or the spotless house. Why You Care You're exhausted. You're trying to make the holidays magical while managing a teenage son who may or may not be cooperating. You're wondering if all this effort even matters. This episode gives you permission to let go of what doesn't matter and hold onto what does so you can actually enjoy the holidays with your boy instead of surviving them. How This Episode Helps You Learn the three powerful questions that will help you navigate holiday chaos without losing your mind or your connection with your son. Discover what your teenage boy will actually remember in 20 years (hint: it's not the clean house). Get practical permission to lower your standards on the things that don't build memories and raise them on the things that do. 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 8 tips to connect with your son today HERE

What's in Today's Episode: This week before Christmas, we're cutting through the noise. I'm giving you permission to stop chasing the impossible "do it all" standard and showing you a better way to measure success, one that actually strengthens your connection with your teenage son instead of breaking it. Why You Care: Because you're exhausted. You're juggling gifts, schedules, programs, last-minute school projects, and trying to keep everyone happy while running on empty. And deep down, you're wondering if you're failing because you can't keep all the plates spinning. Spoiler: You're not failing. You're just chasing something that doesn't exist. How This Episode Helps: You'll learn how to redefine success based on seasons (not balance), let go of perfectionism that's killing your connection, and show up as the authentic mom your son actually needs. I'm giving you specific questions to ask yourself and a framework that makes parenting lighter, your home calmer, and your relationship with your teen stronger without adding more to your to-do list. 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 8 tips to connect with your son today HERE

Discover the real reason your teenage son complains more during busy seasons (hint: it's not ingratitude), plus 5 practical strategies to respond with connection instead of combat. We're breaking down the neuroscience behind his pushback, when complaints spike the most, and exactly what to say when he's melting down over something that seems ridiculous. Why You Care Because you're working so hard to make things special for your family, and when your son complains about dinner or the WiFi going out, it feels personal. You're tired of the same arguments every day, walking on eggshells, and wondering why he can't just appreciate what you're doing. You want connection with him, not constant conflict. How This Episode Helps You This episode gives you a completely different lens to see his complaining, not as defiance or ingratitude, but as communication from an overwhelmed nervous system. You'll learn the 5 hidden reasons behind his complaints (overstimulation, lost independence, brain development, poor communication skills, and lack of ownership) and get specific scripts to de-escalate tension in under 5 minutes. No more resentment. No more taking it personally. Just practical tools that create lasting change.   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 8 tips to connect with your son today HERE