Author: Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator. She's a divorced mom to two teenagers.
Podcast Episode 353: Your House is Not a Democracy: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Collaboration and Boundaries (Part 1)
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Podcast Episode 353: Your House is Not a Democracy: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Collaboration and Boundaries (Part 1)

Struggling with how to set boundaries with kids without constant battles? Learn how to set boundaries with kids in a way that actually works—without yelling, endless negotiations, or feeling like the bad guy. Discover the secret to how to set boundaries with kids so they listen, respect the rules, and push back less. Don’t miss these game-changing strategies! #parentingtips

Podcast Episode 352: 5 Parenting Hacks to End Power Struggles with Strong-Willed Kids with Kirk Martin
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Podcast Episode 352: 5 Parenting Hacks to End Power Struggles with Strong-Willed Kids with Kirk Martin

Struggling with a strong-willed child? This episode is your guide to parenting without power struggles! Learn 5 expert-backed hacks from Kirk Martin to stop daily battles, stay calm, and connect with your child. Discover why traditional discipline backfires and how to create a home filled with cooperation. Parenting without power struggles is possible—tune in now to find out how! Don’t miss these game-changing strategies for parenting without power struggles.

350: How to Not Resent Your Partner (Even When You’re Drowning in Dishes and To-Do Lists) with Mary Catherine Starr
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350: How to Not Resent Your Partner (Even When You’re Drowning in Dishes and To-Do Lists) with Mary Catherine Starr

Feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood and how to balance it? In this episode, artist and author Mary Catherine Starr shares why moms end up doing everything and how to push back without guilt. Listen in for hilarious insights, relatable truths, and real strategies for tackling the mental load of motherhood and how to balance it—because you shouldn’t have to remember every single thing alone. Don’t miss this must-hear conversation on the mental load of motherhood and how to balance it!

Podcast Episode 119: Finding your Authentic Self with Ryan Haddon
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Podcast Episode 119: Finding your Authentic Self with Ryan Haddon

It can be hard finding your authentic self when we put so much energy into our family every day. It becomes so difficult to untangle where your identity ends and your identity as a parent begins (news flash- they are different)! We’re going to share 3 things you can do to have healthy boundaries with our kids and family and help you find your authentic self.

Podcast Episode 86: Parenting on the Same Page with Amy McCready
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Podcast Episode 86: Parenting on the Same Page with Amy McCready

It’s hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren’t on the same page…it can be downright agonizing! We discuss with Amy how parents can identify what the real issue is causing their parenting struggles and how to best get on the same page and become a united front.

Podcast Episode 112: What is Social Justice Parenting?
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Podcast Episode 112: What is Social Justice Parenting?

When it comes to parenting, so many of us want to raise “good kids”. Kids who will be kind to others, who can problem solve, kids who truly understand and act out of compassion, and who understand inclusivity, justice, and equality. But there is often a space between raising “good kids” and raising pro-justice kids. That’s where the concept of Social Justice Parenting comes in.

Podcast Episode 61: How Logical Consequences are More Effective Than Punishments at Home
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Podcast Episode 61: How Logical Consequences are More Effective Than Punishments at Home

Too often, we fall into the trap of punishing our kids in the heat of the moment after something’s happened. But that hardly ever works. Here, we’ll discuss the difference between logical consequences and punishments, as well as how to make effective logical consequences that will have a positive impact on your discipline at home.

Podcast Episode #146: How to Parent Like a Spy with Christina Hillsberg
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Podcast Episode #146: How to Parent Like a Spy with Christina Hillsberg

Have you ever thought that being a parent should carry some training? How about spy training? I mean, who doesn’t want to learn how to parent like a spy? Meet Christina Hillsberg, former CIA agent and author who shares how her training as a spy has influenced her parenting with her 5 kids.

Overwhelmed? Homework Help for your Middle School Student
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Overwhelmed? Homework Help for your Middle School Student

Dread your middle schooler’s homework every night? These tips for middle school parents will guide you in effective homework strategies.

There I was, sitting in my son’s 7th grade Parent-Teacher conferences, listening to the Literature teacher tell me the same thing I have heard for the past few years at every single conference…

“Your son is very bright, well-behaved, an absolutely pleasure in class. However, he doesn’t seem to get his homework done. And our first test of the year didn’t go very well for him.”