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"Raising Sons," a compelling podcast hosted by a mom of boys and an educational psychologist, offers a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges and joys of raising boys.
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Back to School Series: What Dads Really Think About Fatherhood, Marriage, and Stress with Michael Dangerfield, LPC (opens the original)
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Father’s Day may come once a year, but the impact of an involved, emotionally present father lasts a lifetime. On this episode of the Raising Sons Podcast , host Dr. Richelle Whittaker pulls from the archives an interview with Mr. Michael Dangerfield, a licensed professional counselor, Navy veteran, author, and father, to break down fatherhood from a man's perspective. Together, Dr. Shell and Michael dive into the unexamined stresses men face after welcoming a child, the real reasons behind comm
How to Raise an Independent Son Who Isn't Afraid to Ask for Help (opens the original)
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We all want to raise independent young men who can solve problems, advocate for themselves, and handle difficult situations. But too often, we confuse independence with isolation, and strength with suffering silently. On this episode of the Raising Sons Podcast (Back to School Edition), host Dr. Richelle Whittaker delivers a powerful, bite-sized parenting coaching session focused on one critical question: Will your son actually ask for help when he needs it? Knowing you are there to help him is
How to Stop Motherhood Burnout: Learning to Ask for Help Without Guilt (opens the original)
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Are you running on an empty tank but still trying to manage it all? On this solo episode of the Raising Sons Podcast, host Dr. Richelle Whittaker (Dr. Shell) pulls from the archives a previous episode on one of the greatest hurdles women face: asking for help . As mothers, caregivers, and nurturers, we naturally put everyone else's needs before our own. Dr. Shell addresses how this is especially true for Black women, who often carry the heavy societal expectation of being the "Strong Black Woman
Not Listening" or Not Processing? How to Fix Your Son’s Morning Routine Delays (opens the original)
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Are you tired of repeating yourself every single morning before school? On this special "Five Minute Parent Coaching" edition of the Raising Sons Podcast , host Dr. Richelle Whittaker tackles one of the most frustrating struggles for parents of boys: getting them to listen. When your son fails to grab his backpack or put on his shoes after you've asked him three times, it’s easy to assume he’s being defiant, lazy, or combative. But what if listening isn’t actually the problem? In this actionable
Is Your Son Really Not Listening? How Speech & Language Deficits Affect His Success (opens the original)
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Is your son struggling to follow directions, express himself, communicate with others, or make himself understood? What sometimes looks like not listening, behavior, or difficulty at school could be connected to speech and language development. In this special Back-to-School Series episode of the Raising Sons Podcast , Dr. Richelle Whittaker revisits the archives with speech-language pathologist Charletha Isaac about what parents need to know about speech therapy, language development, and commu
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