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 107: Why You Need to Stop Using Behavior Charts Right Now!

Oh behavior charts! Full of promise, hope, and stickers! But we have to tell you it’s not all it’s been made out to be. We’ll share why you need to stop using behavior charts and start using these 5 more effective ways to manage the whining, fighting, talking back, and everything else.

Podcast Episode #103: 4 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Remember Everything They Need for the School Year

Do you struggle getting the kids ready for school on time? Does it feel like you have to remind, nag, and do it yourself just to get everyone out the door on time? We have 4 ways to make sure your kids are ready for school on time…without the remind, nagging, or doing it all yourself!

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.

Child Development & Social Skills | Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Positive Discipline

Podcast Episode 97: 7 Ways to get RESPECT in your home

Do you feel like your kids don’t respect you? They talk back, won’t listen when you ask them to do chores, the list goes on. As kids, many of us were taught a generation ago to simply listen to and follow adults. We give you 7 simple ways to get RESPECT in your home!

Child Development & Social Skills | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 96: Using Humor (& your Embarrassing stories) to make friends with Joanne Jarrett

How do you make friends as an adult? It’s so scary to walk into a room where you know practically no one. We share how you can use humor to make friends.

Child Development & Social Skills | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting

Podcast Episode 95: Listener Questions: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

How do you talk to kids about sex? Where do babies come from? When should you talk to your kids about sex? We share the best way to talk to your kids about sex & answer these questions with your kids.

Child Development & Social Skills | Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting

Podcast Episode 92: How to Parent for the Long Haul with Julie Lythcott-Haims

When we focus on making things easier in the short term, we deprive our kids of the skills they need for the long haul. Julie Lythcott-Haims shares with us how we can support our kids to become self-sufficient adults.

Guilt | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 91: Kicking your Guilt to the Curb!

Why do so many of us moms feel guilty asking for help? You know, like it’s a burden to ask someone for help or something that we need (love, support, so on)? We will share 4 ways to work past that guilt and learn to ask for what you actually want- guilt free!

Guilt | Inspiration | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Practical Life Skills & Organization | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 90: Why We Need to Rethink What Self-Care is with Christine Koh, PhD

Helping moms live better, happier, simpler lives through the multifaceted nature of self-care.

No Guilt Mom Podcast | Practical Life Skills & Organization | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 89: Why We Absolutely Need Mom Friends

You’ve heard us talk about “back in times of B.C.” (Before Children) and how life worked differently then. One of those things that worked differently were friendships (for many of us). We had school, or work, or outside hobbies where we could meet people with similar interests. But when you become a mom, some of us are cut off from those outside things and we struggle trying to make those friendships going forward. And the truth is that mom friends are absolutely essential to your journey through parenthood!

Well, no need to fear, we’ve got 3 tips on how to make (and keep) those mommy friendships going strong!

Kid Behavior | Parenting

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.

Podcast Episode 053: How to Calm Down When You’re 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!

Family Dynamics & Relationships | Inspiration | Mental Health | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Self-Care & Mental Health

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.

Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Single parent

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.

Inspiration | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

Podcast Episode 007: 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.

Child Development & Social Skills | Family Dynamics & Relationships | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting

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.

Communication | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Self-Care & Mental Health

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

“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.”