Developing A Culture Of Love & Kindness

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moms, whether you’re parenting single or with a partner, this episode is for you. All the stress that quarantine is bringing us, including being at home with our kids and partner 24/7, is bound to cause some anxiety and tension in the household. I’m thrilled to have</span> <a href= "https://ambertrueblood.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amber Trueblood</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, author of Stretch Marks, on to talk about how to develop a culture of love and kindness to see us through this difficult time - and beyond.</span></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Amber Trueblood</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amber is first and foremost a mother of four boys under the age of 12, then an author and retreat host. She has an MBA, an MFT, and is unequivocally a parenting expert. Her expertise, experience, compassion, and humor result in that perfect unique combination of entertainment and effectiveness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Amber starts by telling us why we need to keep track of how often we’re saying “I should” - and to what. Women are often faced with feeling like they “should” be doing something, but in reality, is it necessary? The first step to leveling out your anxiety and increasing your happiness, mama, is to treat yourself with kindness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amber shares her insights into what she calls your emotional bank account. When your emotional funds are running low, you’re more susceptible to shorter tempers and higher anxiety. Amber talks about some of the ways we can replenish our emotional bank account.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next, Amber explains a few techniques to connect with your family through gratitude, appreciation, and growing as individuals. When we acknowledge who our family is, our connection with them grows, even between siblings, and paves the way