🎮 Is your son obsessed with Roblox, Minecraft, or Fortnite?

You’re not alone! In this week’s episode of The Mothers of Boys Survival Guide podcast, Suzy and Cheryl talk with Matt Highland, former teacher and co-founder of Hackingtons.com, about what every mom should know about gaming.

From screen time limits and online safety to turning gaming into real-world coding skills, this episode is packed with insight (and a few laughs).

• Gaming isn’t the enemy — It’s today’s playground for creativity, problem-solving, and social connection.
• Roblox is a platform, not a game — Kids can build, code, and even earn money creating games within it.
• Screen time ≠ wasted time — With guidance, gaming can develop real-world skills like coding, teamwork, and strategy.
• Safety starts with connection — Talk openly with your kids, set boundaries, and model healthy tech habits.
• Encourage creators, not just consumers — Help your kids channel their love of gaming into learning, building, and innovating.

👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at MothersOfBoys.life.

Childhood vaccines raise some of the biggest questions parents face. In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide, host Suzy Shaw welcomes back retired pediatrician Dr. Barnaby Starr, who spent decades guiding families with trusted, practical advice. Together, they cover everything from newborn vaccines like Hepatitis B to school and teen immunizations including MMR, HPV, meningococcal, flu, and COVID-19.

Dr. Starr explains how vaccines work, what side effects parents should expect, and why herd immunity is so critical. Packed with clarity and compassion, this conversation helps parents feel more confident navigating vaccine decisions for their children.

Adoption isn’t the finish line—it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey. In this episode of the Mothers of Boys Survival Guide, Suzy Shaw and Cheryl Bohn sit down with Ryan Hanlon, PhD, President & CEO of the National Council for Adoption, to talk about what happens after a child comes home. From building attachment and supporting siblings to navigating schools, subsidies, and long-term resources, this conversation unpacks both the challenges and the joys of life after adoption. Whether you’re preparing to adopt or already parenting, you’ll find practical strategies, encouragement, and expert insight to help guide your family.