Single Mothers Finding Balance + Wellness
Dr. Amber Thornton Dr. Amber Thornton

Single Mothers Finding Balance + Wellness

“Self care is not about luxurious treatments all the time. It is about taking the time to rejuvenate your mind and body from the stresses you endure daily. For the curious single moms, there is this preconceived notion that one must have an excessive amount of money and resources in order to take care of themselves. Self care can simply be having your child play in their room while you sit in your bed and go read a book for 10 minutes. Self care can also be partnering with other moms agreeing to watch each other’s kids so that each mom has the opportunity to relieve their stress. It is a matter of being attentive to what sparks joy in you.”

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Asking for the Help You Need in Motherhood
Dr. Amber Thornton Dr. Amber Thornton

Asking for the Help You Need in Motherhood

“I feel like it just really showed me that you're not alone. There's a whole bunch of struggles that every mom faces, and there's a whole bunch of struggles that- even if you're the only one facing it right now- it doesn't mean more senior veteran moms haven’t been through before. I realized that even I’ve been through experiences that I can help someone else get through and vice versa for other moms.”

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