Catherine O'Brien 3/2/16 Catherine O'Brien 3/2/16

The Less Than Perfect Part of New Parenthood That No One Preps You For

So much has changed in the last seven years.

Catherine O'Brien 3/1/16 Catherine O'Brien 3/1/16

Momma Interviews: Meet Amanda

The Momma Interviews is a new blog series by Catherine O'Brien, LMFT highlighting the thoughts, experiences and wisdom of a unique real-world mom each week, to normalize and validate the struggles and triumphs that are a part of the universally human experience of motherhood for women everywhere.

Catherine O'Brien 2/25/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/25/16

Survival Tips for Major Life Transitions

OMG, moving with kids is not easy.

Catherine O'Brien 2/22/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/22/16

Momma Interviews, Session 4: Meet Bee

The Momma Interviews is a new blog series by Catherine O'Brien, LMFT highlighting the thoughts, experiences and wisdom of a unique real-world mom each week, to normalize and validate the struggles and triumphs that are a part of the universally human experience of motherhood for women everywhere.

Catherine O'Brien 2/15/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/15/16

Momma Interviews, Session 3: Meet Ashley Robillard

The Momma Interviews is a new blog series by Catherine O'Brien, LMFT highlighting the thoughts, experiences and wisdom of a unique real-world mom each week, to normalize and validate the struggles and triumphs that are a part of the universally human experience of motherhood for women everywhere.

Catherine O'Brien 2/10/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/10/16

5 Self-Care Tips for New Moms

PsychCentral recently published "5 Self-Care Tips for New Moms", featuring an interview with Catherine O'Brien, LMFT. In it, she gives her best advice on simple, yet crucial ways that any new mom can add in some much-needed "me time" into her day.

Catherine O'Brien 2/8/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/8/16

Momma Interviews, Session 2: Meet Jessica, the Blogging Momma

The Momma Interviews is a new blog series by Catherine O'Brien, LMFT highlighting the thoughts, experiences and wisdom of a unique real-world mom each week, to normalize and validate the struggles and triumphs that are a part of the universally human experience of motherhood for women everywhere.

Catherine O'Brien 2/1/16 Catherine O'Brien 2/1/16

Momma Interviews, Session 1: Meet Niki, the Minneapolis Momma

The Momma Interviews is a new blog series by Catherine O'Brien, LMFT highlighting the thoughts, experiences and wisdom of a unique real-world mom each week, to normalize and validate the struggles and triumphs that are a part of the universally human experience of motherhood for women everywhere.

Catherine O'Brien 12/23/15 Catherine O'Brien 12/23/15

Happy With Baby’s Catherine O’Brien, LMFT featured on Psych Central

Recently, I’ve had the honor to be interviewed and featured in a two-part article series published on Psych Central. The articles focus on ways for new parents to maintain connection with their partners during the intense transition period that happens when you bring home a new baby.

Catherine O'Brien 11/11/15 Catherine O'Brien 11/11/15

Teaching Empathy: The Opportunity in Refusing to Share

My daughter loves her older brother.

Catherine O'Brien 10/14/15 Catherine O'Brien 10/14/15

Raising Resilient Kids

Doesn’t it seem like every time you log on to the internet, whether it be Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, whatever…there is always something someone is telling you what you need to do with your children. There’s a technique for handling any situation. A research study supporting this or that philosophy.

Catherine O'Brien 10/9/15 Catherine O'Brien 10/9/15

Confessions of a Marriage Therapist

There is so much we do to prepare for our sweet baby's delivery. But what have you done to prepare for after baby comes home?

Catherine O'Brien 10/6/15 Catherine O'Brien 10/6/15

When Parents have a Less than Perfect Day

Do you ever feel like there's something wrong with you because you have this beautiful baby and everyday doesn't feel like it's the best day? Let me just tell you: that is so normal.

Catherine O'Brien 9/29/15 Catherine O'Brien 9/29/15

I am ENOUGH: Permission to Ease Up on the Busy-ness & Enjoy What Matters

I’m not perfect….But, I am enough.

Catherine O'Brien 9/24/15 Catherine O'Brien 9/24/15

How to Talk to a Mom Who Is Struggling

I hear this all too often. A struggling mother will say that she feels misunderstood or that she's failing.

Catherine O'Brien 9/16/15 Catherine O'Brien 9/16/15

First Grade?? How did THAT happen?

Life transitions seem to be happening everywhere.

I have friends whose kids are off to college, someone I know is getting ready for retirement, some are welcoming new job positions, new babies, and a new sibling added to the mix.

Catherine O'Brien 7/3/15 Catherine O'Brien 7/3/15

Children & Change: What our kids can teach us about resilience and fun

I told my husband last night that I’m scared of not knowing exactly what is to come. I’m sad that this part of our life is ending, but also excited to see what this new phase brings us.