Raising Boys Takes a Village: Why Mom Friends Matter

They say it takes a village to raise a child—and when you’re raising boys, having other moms in your corner can make all the difference. In this episode, Suzy talks with Laurie Ann Steinmetz, mom of three adult sons, host of The MOOBment Podcast, and founder of a community for MOOBs—Mothers Of Only Boys. Suzy and Laurie Ann share how mom friendships helped them navigate the chaos of raising boys, from carpools and sports fields to the moments when life simply became too much to handle alone. They talk about asking for help, Laurie Ann’s A-B-C-D theory of friendship, holding onto your own identity through motherhood, finding your village, and trusting that your boys really are listening—even when you’re pretty sure they aren’t. 🎧 Raising Boys Takes a Village: Why Mom Friends Matter Listen on your favorite podcast app, watch on YouTube, or visit mothersofboys.life. If this episode resonated with you, share it with another mom. 📚 Grab Suzy Shaw’s Mothers of Boys Survival Guide  book 🔗  Visit http://motherofboys.life for resources, links, and more. 📌 Subscribe for more parenting tips and support for raising boys! ⭐⭐⭐ Mothers of Boys Survival Guide Podcast ⭐⭐⭐ 👉 Follow for more parenting insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothers.of.boys.survival.guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers.of.boys.survival.guide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mothers-of-boys-survival-guide