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 317: What to Do When Your Kid Says “I Hate You!”
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Podcast Episode 317: What to Do When Your Kid Says “I Hate You!”

Struggling with your teen’s emotional outbursts? In this episode, we dive into practical parenting strategies for teens to help you handle those “I hate you” moments with confidence. Learn effective parenting strategies for teens that promote emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and better communication for a stronger connection with your child.

Podcast Episode 316: Mattering Matters: Boosting Your Kid’s Self-Worth in a High Pressure World with Jennifer Wallace
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Podcast Episode 316: Mattering Matters: Boosting Your Kid’s Self-Worth in a High Pressure World with Jennifer Wallace

Are you feeling the weight of achievement pressure in teens? In this blog post, we dive deep into how achievement pressure in teens is affecting self-worth and creating a toxic achievement culture. Learn how to support your teen’s mental health, manage achievement pressure in teens, and foster resilience so they can thrive without the stress of perfection.

Podcast Episode 315: Get Your Husband to Step Up at Home: 4 Simple Things You Can Do
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Podcast Episode 315: Get Your Husband to Step Up at Home: 4 Simple Things You Can Do

Are you tired of feeling like the only one handling the responsibilities at home? Discover how to encourage your husband to step up and share responsibilities in your relationship. Embrace the concept of equal partnership by fostering open communication and accountability. With a few simple strategies, you can transform your home into a balanced environment where both partners contribute to household responsibilities. It’s time to redefine your dynamic and enjoy a fulfilling equal partnership!

Podcast Episode 314: 3 Tips to Become a No-Panic Parent and Ditch the Overwhelm with Dr. Darria Long, MD
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Podcast Episode 314: 3 Tips to Become a No-Panic Parent and Ditch the Overwhelm with Dr. Darria Long, MD

Feeling the parenting pressure? Learn how to ditch overwhelm and keep calm amidst the chaos. From triaging tasks like a pro to building simple systems and embracing self-compassion, discover practical tips to ditch overwhelm daily. Say goodbye to parenting panic and hello to a more balanced life!

Podcast Episode 313: Vote Like a Mom: Because Our Kids Deserve a Brighter Future
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Podcast Episode 313: Vote Like a Mom: Because Our Kids Deserve a Brighter Future

Want a brighter future for your kids? It starts with voting like a mom! Discover the importance of voting and why moms have a unique influence on their kids’ views. With today’s media bias and political noise, voting can feel overwhelming. But by focusing on what truly matters, we can create a brighter future for our families. Let’s vote with intention, clarity, and purpose—because no one’s more motivated than a mom fighting for her family!

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.

Homework Helper Middle School
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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.”