Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son

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96. Is My Son Shy, Introverted, Or Is Something Wrong? 3 Ways to Help Him Feel More Confident

August 17, 2026

Does your son light up around his close friends but go quiet, flat, or even grumpy in a room full of other people? A mom wrote in with this exact question, and Heidi dug into what is really going on for these boys. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between introversion and shyness, why it's not a problem to fix, and three things you can start doing this week to help your son move through the world with more confidence, on his terms. Key Takeaways: Why your son going quiet doesn't ...

95. Letting Go: 3 Ways to Support Your Teenage Son When Starting Something New

August 10, 2026

This week, Heidi said goodbye to her son Dawson. He left for two years to serve a mission in Ghana. It was the hardest goodbye of her life so far, and it got her thinking about every mom who watches her teenage son walk into something new and scary. Whether your son is starting high school, trying out for a team, heading to college, or facing any big unknown, this episode gives you three things you can do to help him move forward with confidence instead of panic. Heidi shares the exact words ...

94. Reacting vs. Responding: How to Stop Yelling at Your Teenage Son

August 03, 2026

Ever walked away from an argument with your son thinking, "That is not how I wanted to behave"? You are not alone, and you are not doing permanent damage. In this episode, Heidi breaks down the real difference between reacting and responding, why your son learns more from how you handle pressure than from any lecture, and three simple phrases you can use the next time emotions run high. Key Takeaways: Reacting happens when your nervous system goes into protection mode. Your thinking brain go...