Your go-to resource for advice on parenting issues.
Just one hour of coaching with Dr. Mo will make you feel better about your parenting.
We promise.
Dr. Maureen O’Brien is a nationally respected parenting expert, acclaimed author and speaker, consultant to parent’s magazines, media spokesperson, and has raised twin sons.
She is currently available for in-home and Zoom visits.
“As a fellow mom, I recognize that parenting is a hands-on, 24/7, lifelong experience that is like no other.” -Dr. Mo
“Dr. Mo has been a trusted resource over the years; I've often turned to her for "real world" parenting advice and strategies.”
— Charlotte Latvala, Mom and Parenting writer
Dr. Mo’s Services:
Could you use some personalized guidance with your infant/toddler, preschooler or school aged child? You can hire a parenting coach! In no time you can learn valuable parenting strategies and lessen your stress.
Parents will receive real-time, actionable tips to make parenting less stressful and more enjoyable for you and your young child. There is no minimum number of sessions, as some situations resolve quickly and others may take more time.
Zoom Sessions
45 Min. - $100.00
Dr. Mo will provide you with effective strategies for your particular parenting challenge.
Schedule a Zoom.
Home Visits
1.5 Hrs. - $200.00
Dr. Mo will observe you and your child in-person and provide real-time tips.
Schedule a Home Visit.
Follow-Up Call
30 Min. - $50.00
Dr. Mo will check in on your progress and offer additional tips after a home visit or Zoom call.
Schedule a Follow-Up Call.
Community Workshops
1-1.5 Hrs. - $300
Dr. Mo will speak to your group - such as Mother of Twins or Book Club - either in person or virtually - on a topic of your choice.
Get more info on Community Workshops.
*Note: Insurance is NOT accepted. Payment must be made via Paypal in advance of the session.
“I received very simple advice that I could use immediately. As a first-time parent, I guess I just needed to hear it from an outside person who knew more about what works with kids than I do. It gave me more confidence as a parent.”
— Christine Tynan, Destination Parenting client
Parenting Tips:
The pressure to be a perfect parent is intense and unattainable, so why do we play into it? Dr. Mo wants you to understand and accept the style of a “good-enough” parent.
Tip #1:
How do I Tell if My Child is Spoiled?
It is important to keep in mind that an occasional tantrum doesn’t necessarily mean your child is spoiled. Her behavior can mean:
• She isn’t getting her needs met.
• She’s hungry.
• She’s tired.
• She’s overstimulated.
• She’s nervous.
It can also mean, as a parent:
→ You’ve asked her for too much.
→ You’ve been unclear.
→ You’ve been inconsistent in what you’ve asked.
→ You haven’t followed through.
The good news is YOU can help your child regulate her behavior, which will lead to less stress. Dr. Mo can show you how.
Tip #2:
What Do I Do When Parents/Caregivers Disagree?
We all come into the world having been parented ourselves. This history carries forth into our parenting style once we have children. Your child’s behavior can become a challenge if:
• You and your partner have very different parenting values.
• You and your partner have very different temperaments.
• You and your partner approach situations differently.
• You and your partner live in different places.
•You and your partner disagree in front of your child.
Children are very perceptive and pick up on parenting differences. Sometimes a child acts out because the situations are confusing. As they get older, they can even take advantage of things by pitting one parent vs. another. Dr. Mo can help when you are faced with parenting complications like this.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed?
Would you like to feel more nurtured and supported?
You have arrived at Destination Parenting.
Resources:
Wish you could have Dr. Mo’s advice at any time? Her books are available today!
Books:
Click to purchase on Amazon.
Click to purchase for Kindle.
Podcasts:
In the mass of advice available to parents, how do you boil it down to a few key concepts you can remember and apply at every stage?
-momenough.com
Dr. Mo has been featured:
In Print:
Parents Magazine
Parenting Magazine
Twins Magazine
American Baby
Boston Globe
Boston Herald
Kidding Around the South Shore
…and more
On TV/Web:
NECN
CBS- Early Show
Lifetime Television
NBC/ABC/CBS/FOX Affiliates in TX, NY, Chicago, and San Diego
Galtime.com
Shine Parenting Guru
At Work:
Harvard Medical School & Children’s Hospital of Boston (Research Fellow)
Brazelton Touchpoints Project (co-director)
The First Years, Inc. (Director of Parenting & Child Development)
Bentley College (Adjunct Asst. Professor)
Contact Dr. Mo:
Maureen A. O’Brien Ph.D.
"After just one hour of watching my daughter and I interact, Dr. Mo had made several suggestions for ways I could modify my behavior so that my daughter understood who was in charge..."
-Destination Parenting client
“Dr. Mo is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the subject of child development, she’s able to communicate to parents in a manner that’s both accepting and encouraging. Having worked as her publicist, I’ve been able to leverage this ability. Having worked with her as a mother of two small children, I’ve learned from it.”
-Darlene Hollywood, Mom and Principal at Hollywood PR
“Dr. Mo’s tips are practical and easy for new parents to implement; her quotes have added color and a dash of common sense to my articles in Parenting, American Baby, and other publications for parents.”
-Charlotte Latvala, Mom and Parenting writer
