Blogs
Top 5 Excuses Moms Say about Why They Don't Practice Self-Care
Confession time, mommas. Sometimes self-care is really hard to be consistent with. Even for a therapist and mom like me.
3 Real Self-Care Tips All Moms Need to Hear
I talk about self-care a lot. Like, A LOT, a lot.
Are You Spending Enough Time with Your Kids?
More and more, I hear from moms that they worry they aren’t spending enough time with their kids.
Manage Your Task List Like a Boss Even with a New Baby at Home
One of the most common things I hear from new moms is that they suddenly feel like there are so many more things they have to do now. The chores seem to multiply literally overnight!
How to Start Asking for Support When You Don't Even Know What to Ask For
Are you a new mom or dad that feels like you’re doing too much and can’t keep up?
Life Hacks for Parents: Solving the "What's for dinner?" Dilemma
For years, I'd say the worst question anyone could ask me is "What's for dinner?"
Surviving Road Trips with Kids
Today is the 4th of July, a day for celebrating freedom and independence. But when you’re a parent, our experience of freedom changes a little bit, doesn’t it? It’s suddenly not quite so easy as hopping in the car spontaneously and driving for hours and hours.
A Conversation Around Community: Catherine O'Brien Interviews Dr. Jacqueline Schoemaker Holmes
One of the most common issues moms bring up to me is that it’s so hard to find their mom tribe. Whether it’s online or in real life, it’s hard to figure out where we fit in or find that place where we can feel supported and not judged for our choices, fears and struggles.
Trouble Sleeping? This might work for you!
We all know the magical powers of sleep. And we all know that most of us--no matter who we are or what we do--aren't getting nearly enough.
Dads Interview with Quentin Hafner
I’ve been wanting to do a series of Dads Interviews for such a long time. And today--just in time for Fathers Day this weekend--I’m so excited to kick off the Dads Interviews series with Quentin Hafner!
MMHA Month Recap: Perinatal Mood Disorders, Sharing Your Story, & Simplifying Motherhood *BONUS RESOURCES INSIDE*
Well, May has come and gone and summer is in full swing. But, just because Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month is over doesn’t mean the conversation is over. Maternal Mental Health is important 365 days a year.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Michelle Peterson
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Michelle Peterson with you!
Michelle Peterson is the author of the book 'Seven Sisters for Seven Days: A Mothers' Manual for Community-Based Postpartum Care', She empowers new mothers with resources to get the care they need in the postpartum period.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Cassie Owens, LPC
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Cassie Owens, LPC with you!
Cassie is a therapist specializing in maternal mental health and the Vice President of the Georgia Chapter of Postpartum International.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Elizabeth O'Brien
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Elizabeth O'Brien with you!
Elizabeth is a feminist, a mother of three, wife, entrepreneur, trainer, supervisor, consultant and psychotherapist specializing in Perinatal Mental Health. She also serves as the state coordinator and President of PSI Georgia Chapter.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Jessica Porten
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Jessica Porten with you!
Jessica is a mom of two in Sacramento, CA and an activist for maternal mental health issues.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Nikki Reeves
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Nikki Reeves with you!
Today, Catherine O'Brien, LMFT interviews Nikki Reeves. Nikki is a mom to two boys, an advocate for moms everywhere, and the founder of the incredibly successful Facebook group, Maternal Mental Health Support.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Jacqueline Cohen
Mommas, I'm so excited to share this interview with Jacqueline Cohen with you!
Today, Catherine O'Brien, LMFT interviews Jacqueline Cohen. Jacqueline is a mom, Licensed Professional Therapist specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in moms and dads. She is also a survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety herself and an advocate for all parents.
Momma Interviews "Expert Edition" featuring Jennifer Moyer
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, so I've relaunched my "Momma Interviews" series--This time with an extra special set of moms. These mommas also work to support other moms and their families during the transition into new parenthood and beyond.
Guest Blog: 5 Tips for Healing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety from a Holistic Nutritionist
Becoming a new mom is one of the happiest times in a woman’s lives. The love and joy that comes from simply watching your baby is unlike any other experience, filling you with love, satisfaction and contentment.
But what happens with those emotions are juxtaposed with feelings of worry, anxiety, and even sadness? The love and joy are welcomed, but the others are not, and the combination of feelings can be overwhelming.
