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 229: Beating the Holiday Hangover: A Mom’s Guide to Burnout
| | | |

Podcast Episode 229: Beating the Holiday Hangover: A Mom’s Guide to Burnout

Discover a mom’s candid journey through the post-holiday burnout blues and her survival guide to reclaiming balance. Dive into practical tips on identifying parental burnout, making time for self-care amidst a busy schedule, and setting realistic expectations for the post-holiday era. Join the journey of enjoying the new year with your family authentically. Beat the holiday hangover with relatable insights and empowering advice.

Podcast Episode 229: Why We Use Alcohol to Cope with Stress and How to do “Dry January” Right featuring Casey McGuire Davidson
| | |

Podcast Episode 229: Why We Use Alcohol to Cope with Stress and How to do “Dry January” Right featuring Casey McGuire Davidson

Explore the power of ‘Dry January’ and learn how to honestly assess your drinking habits. Discover healthier methods for stress relief with dry January, understand why many moms are joining this movement, and find solace in the knowledge that you’re not alone on this transformative journey. Cheers to a month of self-reflection, support, and embracing a life beyond spirits!

Podcast Episode 227: New Year, New Mindset: How Mental Strength Can Transform Your Life with Amy Morin, LCSW
|

Podcast Episode 227: New Year, New Mindset: How Mental Strength Can Transform Your Life with Amy Morin, LCSW

Unlock the secrets to a resilient mindset in 2024! Dive into practical strategies for enhancing mental strength, empowering your kids, and fortifying relationships. Join this journey of self-discovery and transform your life with expert insights and relatable experiences. Start the year strong with the power of a resilient mindset! #NewYearNewMindset #ResilienceIn2024 #TransformYourLife

Podcast Episode 221: Handling the Holidays: How to Communicate with Your Partner to Enjoy the Holiday Season
|

Podcast Episode 221: Handling the Holidays: How to Communicate with Your Partner to Enjoy the Holiday Season

Feel like you’re balancing ALL the things this holiday season? We’ve got the solution! From setting shared plans and active listening to navigating extended family dynamics, discover how to create a united front and understand each other’s stressors. Join us as we turn holiday chaos into a symphony of joy and connection. Let’s navigate the holidays together and make this season truly magical!

Podcast Episode 220: Finding the Balance: How to Thrive at Work and At Home and Learning to Say “No”
|

Podcast Episode 220: Finding the Balance: How to Thrive at Work and At Home and Learning to Say “No”

Discover the secrets of balancing work and home life as a mom with practical tips on saying ‘no,’ setting boundaries, and thriving without burnout. Join us on a journey to find harmony in the chaos, because being a supermom is about making empowered choices. Dive into this podcast for relatable experiences, personal insights, and actionable advice—because finding balance is not just a goal, it’s a daily triumph!

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

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
|

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?
|

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
| |

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
| | |

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.

Homework Helper Middle School
|

Homework Helper Middle School

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.”