Podcast Episode 194: The Importance of Fun: Nurturing Your Inner Child as a Mom
As moms, we can get so wrapped up in everything going on around us that we forget how to have fun and how to do…
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 193: How Technology Can Help You Find Your Community (and more) with Jenny Wu
Over 70 million Americans face special needs, learning, and thinking differences and need resources to help them reach their full potential. We share a free online resource that can help get you the resources you need and find your community!
Podcast Episode 190: Helping Your Child Find Their Superpower with Monica Berg
We all know moms are Super Heroes – but does your child know their super power? We’re going to help you help them find it!…
Podcast Episode 189: The Steps You Need to Start Getting Healthy as a Mom with Lisa Druxman of Stroller Strides
Feeling unsure of how to start a new journey of becoming healthier as a busy mom? We’ll give tips on conquering insecurities and overcoming the fear of mom judgment as we challenge societal expectations, reject diet culture, and embrace sustainable habits for a positive body image.
Podcast 187: The 8 Types of Parenting Anxiety with Dana Dorfman
Did you know that not only is anxiety normal, but there are 8 different types of parenting anxiety parents have? Learn why that’s a good thing and what type of parenting anxiety you are.
Podcast Episode 177: Why We Need to Stop Shaming Moms About Their Kids and Phones
The decision to give a child a mobile phone can be difficult for parents, but oftentimes the fear of shaming from other parents about this choice causes unnecessary anxiety and stress. Learn why parents should support one another in providing their children with the education, experiences, and problem-solving skills to proactively equip them with the tools and know-how to safely use technology.
Podcast Episode 166: How School Start Times Could Be Hurting Your Teen’s Brain Development with Lisa Lewis
Lack of sleep and school start times that are too early in the morning may be contributing to poor mental health and hurting our teen’s brain development. Learn more here.
Podcast Episode 161: The Power of Caring: Why Companies Should Value Caregivers More with Blessing Adesiyan
We discuss why the corporate world doesn’t understand how to effectively support employee caregivers, especially working moms, and what we can start doing now to make real change in the way society values care work.
Podcast Episode 160: How to Find (& Follow) Your Parent Compass
Raising teens can be tough, but it’s a little easier when you have a compass to help guide you. Here are some tips on how to find and follow your Parent Compass.
Podcast Episode 159: 4 Easy Ways to STOP the Holiday Stress
Want less stress during the holidays? Here are four tips to help you stop feeling so much pressure and enjoy yourself.
Failure As A Parent Quotes
It feels like all the behaviors your kids have are challenging.
But what if I told you those challenges are actually life skills that just need a little guidance?
This is how you can tell.
What To Say To Your Child When Friends Are Mean
Mean kids. They’re everywhere.
Let’s face it. These kids who tease aren’t horrible human beings (although our mama bear senses want to say they are), they just lack social skills.
So if we want our kids to avoid these mean kids and seek out positive relationships, we as parents, need to teach them social skills.
How to Calm Down When Stressed
We all get into arguments with our kids that make us feel stressed and anxious. But how do we get out of that and move on to a solution with our kids? We give easy calm down strategies for your and your kids. You both will be able to cool down in no time flat!
These tips are perfect for parents and kids!
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
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.
5 Tips to Calm Your Anxiety
When you have anxiety, you feel like you’re all alone. But you’re not.
Here are 5 tips to cope with the anxiety we feel as moms.
Podcast Episode 028: Why Don’t Our Kids Listen Anymore?
Every day feels like a fight. Whether you ask your kids to pick up their shoes off the floor, to go get dressed for school, or simply to come join the family for dinner. It often feels like our kids simply don’t listen to us! But if we did just 3 simple things, we would see much different results.
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
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
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.
Podcast Episode 116: Six Coping Skills That Will Change Your Kids Lives
Do you wonder how to teach good coping skills to your kids? We talk with Janine Halloran, LMHC, about everything parents should and shouldn’t do when learning and teaching good coping skills to kids.
Podcast Episode 72: How to Reclaim Your Joy as a Mom
We share our thoughts on motherhood, the ups and downs of it all, and 3 essential tips on how to reclaim your joy as a mom during those rough days in parenting.
Podcast Episode #98: Talking about the Birds and the Bees with Brittany McBride
Why do so many of us feel a little squeamish when we even think about talking with our kids about sex? But it doesn’t need to and we have the answers.
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.”