Balanced Working Mama Community
Where busy millennial moms learn how to find BALANCE by undoing Default Parenting.
Are you ready for your life to change?
Does any of this sound familiar?
You’ve been the “Default Parent” and “go to” for far too long, and you’re finally sick of it.
You wish you had more time to focus on yourself, but it seems like there’s never enough time because you have to show up for everyone else.
You constantly feel lonely and isolated as you attempt to find balance as a mom but your partner just doesn’t seem to get it.
You’re tired of feeling ashamed, frustrated, and unheard when you try to talk to your partner about what you need and nothing changes.
You want to take better care of yourself but are afraid that it will take away too much focus from your family and everything will “fall apart” without you.
You have bigger life goals and desires but are feeling hopeless and worried that you’ll never be able to focus on your goals, because of your role as a “Default Parent.”
Am I a “Default Parent”?
A “Default Parent” is typically one who is “first in line” when it comes to caring for children, child-related responsibilities, or home-related tasks. Assuming that there are two parents present, the default parent is more likely to carry the bigger load in parenting.
Let’s face it, finding the balance to truly take care of yourself as a busy millennial mom can feel completely impossible when you’re a Default Parent. You’re limited on time, resources, energy, and support.
But not taking the steps to create the balance you desperately need could mean grave and scary consequences for your physical health, your mental well-being, your life and your family.
That’s not what you want and it’s not what your kids need either.
You need a step-by-step guide + a supportive community
to help you create a life of BALANCE as you begin to UNDO your role as a Default Parent.
Hi there! Dr. Amber Thornton here. Clinical Psychologist, wife, and ambitious mama of 2.
As a wife, mom, doctor, and entrepreneur, I understand what it's like to put yourself last and struggle with burnout. I'm passionate about helping mamas like you, because I'm determined to shift the narrative of Default Parenting, because it simply does not allow for you to have BALANCE in motherhood.
After working closely with over 100+ millennial working moms, I have learned exactly what is required to help them balance all the demands of life, and still take good care of themselves.
The Balanced Working Mama Community is unique because it focuses specifically on the heavy demands that busy millennial mothers who are “Default Parents” experience and ensures that those demands no longer interfere with the ability to have balance and accessible wellness.
The community is perfect for:
The mama who has realized she is the “Default Parent” and is ready to unlearn being default and set a new standard in her home.
The mama who knows shes carrying more of her fair share at home and doesn’t see a way out, but is ready to try a new approach.
The busy mama who has big career goals but carries a heavy load at home and it’s interfering with her goals and well-being.
The mama with big dreams but is a Default Parent at home and still hasn’t been able to convince her partner to help more.
The mama who wants to “let go of control” and allow others to help, but has fears and anxieties that keep her from allowing others to support.
The mama who finally realizes just how important her balance and well-being is and is ready to do anything to get it right!
When you join our community, you are guaranteed to have access to:
1
The Balanced Working Mama Course, a fully supported, self-guided course that guides you through all 8 components of The BALANCED Framework, which helps you to truly become BALANCED in motherhood while undoing Default Parenting.
2
Monthly coaching + support sessions, designed to support implementation of The Balanced Working Mama Course and provide on-going strategies for undoing Default Parenting. Facilitated by Dr. Amber.
3
The Motherhood Wellness Assessment, a progress monitoring tool to track improvements to your wellness throughout your time in the community.
4
Quarterly expert-led discussions, hosted by a beloved guest of Balanced Working Mama, about a topic that supports balance + wellness for millennial working moms.
5
An exclusive bank of trainings, challenges and resources that further support creating a BALANCED life and Undoing Default Parenting.
6
Real, authentic, and on-going conversation with other mothers about topics related to motherhood, balancing it all, the challenges of wellness, and how they are finding workable solutions for it all.
*All community events and sessions are held via Zoom.
Here’s what we’ll be learning inside the community in 2023:
January
An Introduction to The BALANCED Framework
What is BALANCE and is it possible?
Am I a “Default Parent”?
February
“Never Fear Change/ Embrace Change”
How do I anticipate and welcome changes in motherhood?
How do I prepare others for the changes I’m making as I work toward having BALANCE and undoing Default Parenting?
March
“Effective Management of Mom Guilt & Anxiety”
How do I manage guilt that comes as I attempt to care for myself?
How do I manage anxiety that comes with all aspects of motherhood?
April
“Bold & Firm Boundaries”
How do I idenfity boundaries I need to set in place as I undo Default Parenting?
How do I maintain and enforce the boundaries I set, so that they are respected by myself and others?
May
“Assertive Communication of Your Needs & Desires”
How do I effectively communicate my needs and desires to my partner and other supportive people?
What strategies can I incorporate as I learn to consistently be assertive in my communication?
June
“Delegate and Collaborate”
How do I begin to “off-load” tasks that I no longer want or need to be responsible for at home?
What could outsourcing look like for me?
July
“Always Prioritize Your Wellness”
How can I begin to ensure that my wellness remains a prioritiy, even when life gets hard?
What strategies do I need to develop to make sure my well-being is consistent and strong?
August
“Living Fully in All Your Identities”
Who I am outside of motherhood and all the other roles that have previously defined me?
How do I begin to develop worthiness outside of my roles and relationships with others?
September
“Community in Motherhood”
How do I continue to maintain my community who supports me in motherhood?
How can I ensure that my community will conitnue to support me in seeking BALANCE and being well?
Ready to join our community?
Choose from 3 Membership Options.
“The Community Lover’s Plan”
For the mama who is in need of community and social support. It includes:
Easy access to other millennial mothers who are also seeking out ways to have more balance.
The Balanced Working Mama Course (*added BONUS*)
$29/month
“The Lifelong Learner’s Plan”
For the mama who values learning and personal development. It includes:
Access to ALL workshops, sessions, and events (approx. 3-4 per month).
The Balanced Working Mama Course
Access to event recordings 24 hrs after session ends (*added BONUS)
$68/month
“The Balanced Working Mama- Full Access Plan”
For the mama who wants it all! It includes:
Easy access to other millennial mothers who are also seeking out ways to have more balance.
Access to ALL workshops, sessions, and events (approx. 3-4 per month)
Access to event recordings 24 hrs after session ends.
The Balanced Working Mama Course
$97/month
How would your life change if you had a step-by-step guide + supportive community to help you find BALANCE as you UNDO Default Parenting?
The Balanced Working Mama Community will help you find out.
Health Disclaimer
The information provided within and throughout The Balanced Working Mama Community is for educational and informational purposes only. Using or seeking information from this community does not establish a therapeutic relationship between you and Dr. Amber Thornton.
Communication of any form with Dr. Amber Thornton does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Therefore, communication with Dr. Amber Thornton or any information you provide via this community is not privileged or confidential.
Any and all services rendered by Dr. Amber Thornton, Balanced Working Mama Community, or Dr. Amber Thornton Consulting, LLC should not be considered therapeutic services and do not establish a therapeutic relationship.
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Hi there! Dr. Amber Thornton here. Mother, wife, and clinical psychologist.
As a wife, mom, doctor, and entrepreneur, I understand what it's like to put yourself last and struggle with burnout. I'm passionate about helping mamas like you, because I'm determined to shift the paradigm of working moms.
Do you have questions about the one-on-one coaching program that you’d like answered? I would love to hear from you.