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 291: 4 Ways You Can Rekindle Your Sexual Spark: Going From Meh to Magic
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Podcast Episode 291: 4 Ways You Can Rekindle Your Sexual Spark: Going From Meh to Magic

Reignite the sexual spark in your long-term relationship with our latest podcast episode, where we explore how mental and emotional connections impact intimacy. Discover how sharing feelings and understanding different perspectives can transform “meh” into magic, reigniting that sexual spark in your relationship. With practical tips and insights, we’ll show you how the sexual spark can be rekindled through connection, support, and love.

Podcast Episode 290: From Mood Swings to Milestones: 4 Tips to Supporting Your Child Through Modern Puberty with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Podcast Episode 290: From Mood Swings to Milestones: 4 Tips to Supporting Your Child Through Modern Puberty with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Join us as we navigate the whirlwind of puberty and parenting with expert insights and a dash of humor! Discover why kids are entering puberty earlier than ever and how parents can manage this fast-tracked phase without losing their sanity. Parenting through puberty means dealing with mood swings and growth spurts, but staying connected with your child is possible.

Podcast Episode 289: You’re How Old? Tackling the Guilt and Judgment When You Have Kids Later In Life
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Podcast Episode 289: You’re How Old? Tackling the Guilt and Judgment When You Have Kids Later In Life

Explore the joys and challenges of becoming a mom later in life. Discover how having kids at a later age brings unique rewards and creates a supportive community of older parents. Learn why being a mom later in life is reshaping motherhood norms.

Podcast Episode 288: 4 Flawless Strategies for Managing Stress and Revitalizing Your Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT
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Podcast Episode 288: 4 Flawless Strategies for Managing Stress and Revitalizing Your Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT

Discover the secrets to managing stress in relationships with tips from renowned therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. Learn how understanding stress signals can transform your dynamics and make managing stress a breeze. Tune into our podcast for humor, creativity, and practical advice!

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.”