Mothers of Boys Survival Guide

Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of raising children, especially when parents bring different childhood experiences, expectations, and parenting philosophies into the family. In this episode, Katherine Winter-Sellery returns to discuss how parents can communicate more effectively, reduce mixed messages, navigate power struggles, and create greater consistency at home.

Through practical examples and thoughtful insights, Katherine explains how empathy, listening, emotional awareness, and conscious communication can strengthen both parenting partnerships and relationships with children.

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What if the way we react to our children has more to do with our own upbringing than their behavior?

In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast, I talk with Katherine Winter-Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, about how generational patterns, emotional triggers, and fear-based parenting can quietly shape our relationships with our kids.

We discuss:
• Why listening changes everything
• Parenting children with very different personalities
• Emotional regulation and “car alarm” kids
• Why some children truly cannot sit still
• Moving away from punishment and toward connection
• Raising independent kids without power struggles

One of my favorite takeaways: “See your children beautiful.”

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In this heartfelt episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast, Suzy Shaw speaks with author Kate Markland about how storytelling helped her stay connected to her young son during a painful separation. What began as one intentional hour a week of imaginative storytelling evolved into published books, school workshops, and StoryQuest Global, a project helping children become creators instead of consumers.

Kate shares practical insights about raising boys, encouraging emotional expression, building literacy through creativity, and why storytelling can help boys open up in ways traditional conversation sometimes cannot. This inspiring conversation offers moms encouragement, hope, and simple ideas for strengthening connection through imagination and play.

Visit the podcast webpage for links to the resources: Raising Boys Through Storytelling: How One Mom Turned Heartbreak into Connection

Why do so many boys start saying “I hate school” as early as kindergarten?

In this eye-opening episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide, Suzy Shaw talks with Jennifer Fink—author of Building Boys and The First Time Mom’s Guide to Raising Boys—about why so many boys struggle in elementary school, often long before parents expect it.

From behavior referrals and reading frustration to developmental differences, classroom bias, and the critical importance of movement, confidence, and advocacy, this conversation helps moms better understand what may really be happening when school becomes a daily battle.

Suzy and Jennifer share personal stories, practical strategies, and empowering reminders that struggling in school does not mean your son is failing—it may mean the system isn’t built with boys in mind.

If your son is bored, acting out, falling behind, or already saying he hates school, this episode will help you better understand why—and what you can do to support him.

Topics include:
• Why boys are disciplined more often than girls—even in preschool
• Developmental differences that impact reading, writing, and behavior
• How recess, movement, and hands-on learning affect boys’ success
• Advocating for your son with teachers and schools
• Creative strategies for reading resistance and school frustration
• Why believing in your boy matters more than ever

This episode is a powerful reminder: your son may not be the problem—and you are not alone.

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Teaching kids about money can feel overwhelming—especially when many of us weren’t raised having open conversations about finances ourselves.

In this episode, Geoff Howard, dad of two and CEO of the Money Confidence Project, shares practical ways parents can help tweens, teens, and young adults build confidence with money, develop healthier financial habits, and learn real-world skills that last far beyond childhood.

From entrepreneurship to goal-setting tools and tough-love lessons, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and tools for raising financially capable kids in today’s fast-moving world.

If you’ve ever wondered:
✔️ When should I start teaching my kids about money?
✔️ How do I help them avoid financial mistakes?
✔️ What tools actually make learning about money engaging?

This episode is for you.

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What happens when a boy grows up feeling unseen?

In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast, Suzy Shaw talks with E.A. Johnson—father, motivational speaker, and creator of the VIBE Success System—about how childhood trauma and the pressure to “tough it out” can shape boys into adulthood.

E.A. shares his journey from abuse, bullying, and addiction to rebuilding his life with purpose and offers practical insight into what boys really need to feel supported.

From better questions to stronger connections, this episode gives moms simple, meaningful ways to help their sons feel seen, build resilience, and open up—beyond the usual “I’m fine.”

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Artificial intelligence is everywhere—but most of our kids are only using it, not understanding it. So the real question is: are we raising kids who can just use technology… or kids who know how to think with it?

In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast, I talk with tech entrepreneur and Coco Coders' founder Elizabeth Tweedale about why coding and computational thinking are becoming essential life skills. We dig into how AI actually works (and where it gets it wrong), why critical thinking matters more than ever, and how we can shift screen time from passive to purposeful.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to keep up with technology right alongside your kids—you’re not alone. This conversation will give you a new way to think about it.

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Are you just getting through the day… or intentionally raising a good man?

In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide podcast, I talk with Nathaniel Turner, author of Raising Supaman, about how to raise boys with purpose—without adding pressure or perfection to your already full plate.

Nate shares the intentional framework he and his wife used to raise their son as a “Man in Training,” including three powerful pillars that can guide everyday parenting decisions. We also talk about one simple but impactful practice—writing letters to your child—and how it can shape connection, confidence, and long-term growth.

For moms, this conversation offers a perspective shift on our role in raising future men—and why creating space for fathers and male role models matters more than we think.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to shift from reactive to intentional parenting
• The “Man in Training” mindset
• A simple 3-part framework for raising boys
• Why writing to your child can shape their future
• Encouraging stronger father-son relationships
• Avoiding the trap of raising a “man child”

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• Learn more: https://mothersofboys.life
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