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Catherine O'Brien, MA, LMFT works with new parents and new moms so that they can be Happy With Baby. She loves helping them with this transition to parenthood because so many new parents are struggling to manage their relationships now that baby is here and moms are often struggling with anxiety and depression and feel it is taboo to talk about. She gives them the tools and resources they need to help them feel better as their family changes.

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re used to saying yes at the expense of your own well-bei...
07/29/2025

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re used to saying yes at the expense of your own well-being.

But here’s the truth: clear, compassionate boundaries are not selfish.

They’re a way to care for yourself and your relationships.

When you're constantly depleted, it’s harder to be present, patient, and emotionally available.
Boundaries help you protect the parts of yourself that matter most—so you can show up with more calm and connection.

If you're unsure where to begin,Grab the Happy With Baby book or audiobook today: https://www.happywithbaby.com/book

Let’s be real: screens are part of modern parenting.Whether it’s a show during dinner prep or a video call with family s...
07/28/2025

Let’s be real: screens are part of modern parenting.

Whether it’s a show during dinner prep or a video call with family sometimes, it’s what works.

You don’t need to carry guilt for getting through a tough day.
What matters is intention, not perfection.

When screen time is used with care and limits that work for your family, it can be part of a healthy rhythm, not a failure.

You’re not alone in this, and you’re doing better than you think.

Sometimes, you’re doing everything to hold the family together and still feel on the outside.You might be the non-birthi...
07/25/2025

Sometimes, you’re doing everything to hold the family together and still feel on the outside.

You might be the non-birthing parent feeling invisible.
Or the birthing parent wondering why no one checks in on you.
Or just two people quietly missing each other while keeping things running.

These moments matter. And they’re worth speaking into.

Because everyone deserves to feel like they belong in the picture.

I naïvely became a soccer coach one year when I registered my oldest late. He was 7 and desperate to play—but I’d missed...
07/24/2025

I naïvely became a soccer coach one year when I registered my oldest late. He was 7 and desperate to play—but I’d missed the deadline. The league told me, “Of course he can play… if only we had a coach.” Somehow, I became that coach.

It was fun! No scorekeeping, no goalies, just kids chasing a ball around. I thought I had escaped when I got him on a team the next year with a “real coach.”

But then my four-year-old wanted to play too—and insisted I coach. I figured, what’s one more year of 4v4 soccer chaos?

Well… here we are. Many, many years later. Still coaching. Same team. Same core group of truly delightful kids. Every year I say it’s my last. But somehow, I’m back on the field with a whistle and a roster.

This year marks my ninth season as a soccer coach - eighth anniversary of my last year of coaching. We’re at U-14 now. There are 11 players on the field. Yes, we have goalies. And yes, we definitely keep score.

But the joy? The laughter? The shoe-tying breaks? That part has always stayed the same.

Here’s to one more season. ⚽️💫

Saying no, asking for space, or protecting your time doesn’t make you less loving, it makes your love sustainable.Bounda...
07/24/2025

Saying no, asking for space, or protecting your time doesn’t make you less loving, it makes your love sustainable.

Boundaries help you show up with more patience, more presence, and fewer feelings of resentment.

They protect your energy and set the tone for respectful relationships at home.

It’s easy to believe that putting yourself first means neglecting your family.But the truth is, when you’re exhausted, o...
07/22/2025

It’s easy to believe that putting yourself first means neglecting your family.

But the truth is, when you’re exhausted, overstretched, or emotionally depleted, no one gets the best of you.

Prioritizing your needs isn’t selfish, it's a quiet, steady act of care for everyone in your home.

You’re allowed to need rest. To need space. To take time.Your care isn’t selfish—it’s how you show up with love and pati...
07/21/2025

You’re allowed to need rest. To need space. To take time.

Your care isn’t selfish—it’s how you show up with love and patience.

You can take care of yourself and still be the parent your child needs. In fact, that’s how you become the parent they deserve.

✨ Need support to release the guilt and create space for sustainable self-care? Grab the Happy With Baby book or audiobook today: https://www.happywithbaby.com/book

It can feel hard to set boundaries especially when you’re used to putting everyone else first.But honoring your limits i...
07/20/2025

It can feel hard to set boundaries especially when you’re used to putting everyone else first.

But honoring your limits is one of the most loving things you can do for your family.
It protects your capacity, preserves your energy, and makes space for deeper connection.

Because caring for yourself is how you keep showing up for the people you love.

Three days. Championship races. And a whole lot of heart. 🏊‍♀️💪Watching my youngest compete this weekend has left me in ...
07/20/2025

Three days. Championship races. And a whole lot of heart. 🏊‍♀️💪

Watching my youngest compete this weekend has left me in absolute awe. They only started swimming three years ago—and now here they are, breaking their own records, pushing through the pain, and showing up with courage and confidence every single time they hit the water.

Meanwhile, I’m still the one who plugs my nose or completely avoids putting my face in the water! 😂

The growth they’ve shown—physically, mentally, emotionally—has been nothing short of inspiring. This kid is brave, bold, and determined in so many ways that takes my breath away. I’m so proud of how they keep rising to each challenge, and so grateful I get to be their mom. 💚✨

Summer can feel like a stretch for time, patience, and partnership.When routines shift, communication matters more than ...
07/17/2025

Summer can feel like a stretch for time, patience, and partnership.
When routines shift, communication matters more than ever.
The truth is: co-parenting isn’t just about managing the calendar.
It’s about staying connected to each other while managing everything else.
Because your relationship deserves care, even in the chaos.
Feeling like you're managing everything in your relationship right now?
The All The Things Organizer helps you and your partner actually see what's on your plate and finally talk about it without fighting :happywithbaby.com/allthethingsorganizer

Some days, getting through the basics is an act of love in itself.You don’t have to be full of energy or get it all “rig...
07/16/2025

Some days, getting through the basics is an act of love in itself.

You don’t have to be full of energy or get it all “right.”

Your child feels your care, your effort, your presence, and that’s what sticks. That’s what matters.

It’s common to shift into survival mode after the baby arrives. Roles get divided, conversations become task-focused, an...
07/15/2025

It’s common to shift into survival mode after the baby arrives. Roles get divided, conversations become task-focused, and intimacy can feel like a distant memory.

But it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It just means it’s time to reset.

Small, intentional moments shared coffee, a 10-minute check-in, even a quiet walk can begin to soften the distance.

Because partnership is built, and rebuilt, in the quiet in-between.

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