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 311: How to Tell if You Have Mom Brain, Organized Chaos, or ADHD
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Podcast Episode 311: How to Tell if You Have Mom Brain, Organized Chaos, or ADHD

Ever wondered if your “mom brain” is more than just the chaos of motherhood and that you might actually have ADHD? In this hilarious and insightful episode, discover why many women with “mom brain” might really have ADHD, and learn how to embrace self-compassion while managing daily challenges. If you’ve ever questioned the differences between “mom brain” and “have ADHD,” this episode is packed with the answers you need!

Podcast Episode 310: 5 Things You Need To Know So You Can Create the Change You Crave with Kathy Sullivan
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Podcast Episode 310: 5 Things You Need To Know So You Can Create the Change You Crave with Kathy Sullivan

Feeling overwhelmed as a mom? You’re not alone! In this episode, Kathy Sullivan shares practical insights on how moms can prioritize themselves and create change. From setting boundaries to embracing self-care, Kathy breaks down 5 essential principles to help moms reclaim their time, energy, and sense of self. Tune in to discover how you can find balance and create the change you crave.

Podcast Episode 309: From Mad Men and the Tonight Show To Parenting Satire: ABC Parenting team Stephanie Drake and Arthur Meyer
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Podcast Episode 309: From Mad Men and the Tonight Show To Parenting Satire: ABC Parenting team Stephanie Drake and Arthur Meyer

Take a break from the chaos of parenting and laugh along with Mad Men’s Stephanie Drake and The Tonight Show’s Arthur Meyer as they share how humor helps them survive the madness of raising kids. Because sometimes, all you need is a good laugh to get through the day!

Podcast Episode 308: How to Master Productivity (even though it was built for a man’s world) with Kendra Adachi
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Podcast Episode 308: How to Master Productivity (even though it was built for a man’s world) with Kendra Adachi

Discover how to master productivity with realistic productivity secrets designed for women. Say goodbye to outdated time management tips and learn how to prioritize what truly matters. In this episode, we share productivity secrets that actually work, helping you master your schedule and achieve better time management without the stress.

Podcast Episode 307: No More Mom Guilt: An interview with JoAnn Crohn on the Mindful Parenting Podcast
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Podcast Episode 307: No More Mom Guilt: An interview with JoAnn Crohn on the Mindful Parenting Podcast

Discover why self-care is essential for every mom’s emotional health and how to ditch mom guilt for good. JoAnn Crohn shares tips on prioritizing your emotional health, embracing self-care, and saying goodbye to mom guilt without the guilt trip. Learn how taking time for yourself improves your family’s happiness while boosting your emotional health and conquering that lingering mom guilt.

Podcast Episode 306: It’s Not In Your Head: How to Empower Your Kids Against Emotional Abuse with Vickie Lynn
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Podcast Episode 306: It’s Not In Your Head: How to Empower Your Kids Against Emotional Abuse with Vickie Lynn

Learn how to recognize the signs of emotional abuse, empower kids in difficult co-parenting situations, and build a supportive community. Discover tools to protect your children’s mental well-being and identify the signs of abuse early on.

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.”