Raising Boys with Brains in Mind: A Guide to Their Development

What’s really going on inside your son’s head? In this episode, international speaker and bestselling author Mike Kuczala joins Suzy Shaw and Cheryl Bohn to explore how boys’ brains develop—from birth through adolescence—and why movement is essential to their growth and learning.

From kinesthetic learning to puberty and screen time, Mike explains how physical activity, emotional support, and environment shape boys’ ability to focus, thrive, and mature. Whether you're raising a toddler or navigating the teenage “man cub” years, this conversation will help you better understand, support, and connect with your son at every stage.

🎧 Listen for expert insights, practical parenting tips, and science-backed strategies you can use at home.

🎙️ Postpartum Depression: What New Moms Really Go Through

In this eye-opening episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide podcast, psychologist and mom of five Dr. Kimberly Scipione joins us to break the silence around postpartum depression.

We talk about: ✔️ The difference between baby blues and clinical PPD ✔️ Why social media fuels unrealistic expectations ✔️ When to seek help—and how partners can support ✔️ Effective therapies and how long recovery really takes

Whether you're a new mom, a partner, or someone who cares about maternal mental health, this episode is for you.

🔔 Subscribe and listen now to support honest, empowering conversations for mothers everywhere.

New baby in the house? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Mothers of Boys Survival Guide, we talk with an experienced pediatric nurse (and mom of six!) about what really happens after delivery. From postpartum recovery and hormones to feeding stress and emotional ups and downs — this is the real talk every mom needs to hear.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of comfort, clarity, and expert advice. 💙👶

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