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 34: One Simple Skill Your Kids Should Master to Deal with Mean Kids

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.

No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting

Podcast Episode #34: Helping Kids Build Better Friendships

Let’s be honest. We all need friends in life. And not just friends, but good, solid, healthy friendships. But do our kids really know how to do that? Do they really understand how to build a better friendship? Audrey Monke shares with us the secrets of coaching our kids to build better friendships.

Podcast Episode 033: How to Deal With the Sibling Fights

They’re driving you crazy. The yelling. The screaming. And you are thinking to yourself- this can’t be normal. This can’t be okay. How am I supposed to deal with the fighting?

Before you grab that glass of wine or hide in the closet to stress eat, we have something to share with you. In many cases, it’s okay to let not only let them argue, but conflict can be healthy.

Podcast Episode 31: Is Your Kid Differently Wired?

Have you ever had that feeling that something just isn’t right? Or read that article with the list of “red flags” and thought wow- some of these really do apply to my kid! That’s okay. There’s many of us who have been in that exact same moment with you.

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

What To Do After Yelling at Your Child

Today we discuss what can make us lose our cool and what we can do to repair things once we’ve yelled and immediately regretted it.

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

Podcast Episode 29: How to Raise a Brave Kid

No one wants their kids to fail. As parents, we are wired to help our kids. It’s in our DNA to help our kids succeed in life.

So- how do we help them build bravery, courage and self-sufficiency? We give them those opportunities to shine and feel bravery, courage and see that they can be self-sufficient.

We are delighted to get to speak with Ned Johnson, who is the co-author of “The Self-Driven Child”. Ned helps parents adopt a new way of thinking and employ tools to support their kids autonomy, vital to helping kids lower their stress and develop intrinsic motivation.

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

Podcast Episode 027: How to Get Away As A Stressed Mom

When your emotional cup is empty, you feel stressed to the max and have nothing left for anyone else in your life. No one benefits from that mama! So listen up- this episode gives you permission to let yourself get away and release that stress.

Today we are joined by Shana O’Mara of The Pixie Planner. Shana is a mom who travels often and she shares why you need to enjoy some mom-only adventures, while giving you practical tips on how to do it AND not have your kids feel left out!

Child Development & Social Skills | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting | Parenting | Practical Life Skills & Organization

Podcast Episode 26: All You Need To Know About Your Tween with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC

Tweens are hard. They are navigating a world between childhood and those pre-adulthood years (the dreaded teens!), and Middle School isn’t really a place that many of us would be excited to go back to anytime soon! But good news! We have help! Phyllis Fagell talks with us today about the 10 key skills your tween needs to THRIVE, and how parents can help!

Family Dynamics & Relationships | Kids Activities | No Guilt Mom Podcast | Parenting

Podcast Episode 25: How to Keep FUN in the Holidays with Allison Carter

How will you be able to celebrate the holidays this year with so many things uncertain? Will the holidays still be fun and family-focused even if we can’t go see our family or have our regular traditions?

Simple. We can look to the past to “find the fun” this upcoming holiday season!

The Secret to Connecting with your Kid

We discuss with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, what the misbehaviors really are caused by, and what we can do to stop those behaviors and teach our children better.

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.

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.”