As all loyal “7 Little Johnstons” fans know,Amber Johnstonisn’t like other reality TV stars.
She’s headstrong, inspiring, and the epitome of a power mom.
She also happens to have a form of short-limb dwarfism called achondroplasia.
And Amber is the one who holds the whole household together.
Even though she can err a bit on the controlling side, she’s her kid’s number-one fan.
She’s also passionate about keeping her brood as happy and healthy as can be.
But that you’re free to tell from watching a single episode.
Here’s everything about Amber the show breezes past or leaves out altogether.
It was Amber’s very first relationship.
While still a newlywed, Amber gave birth to her first child, Jonah.
Less than two years later, the couple welcomed a baby girl, Elizabeth, into the world.
Due to thesevere complications Amber facedduring her second pregnancy and birth, they decided to begin the adoption process.
Even when their marriage gets rocky and their baggage gets aired on TV, the couple remains committed.
“We know that a relationship, parenting, and marriage is a constant work in progress.
With both of us feeling that and knowing that, we don’t give up.”
While Jonah and Elizabeth are their biological kids, Anna, Alex, andEmmawere all adopted into the family.
Jonah, the eldest child, is 21 years old and loves playing instruments and soccer.
Prior to the pandemic, Anna was away at college to study early childhood education, perDistractify.
Then comes Elizabeth, who the show depicts as a hard-working social butterfly.
She’s currently studying nursing in college.
They’re both highly creative and each operate their own Etsy shops.
We can only imagine how hectic the Johnston house must have once been.
However, Amber is set to be an empty nester before she knows it.
“It’s a very busy, crazy time.
She must be pretty good, seeing as she’s garnered a full five-star rating from past clients!
She will give you pointers on what you should probably do and how to do them.
She is straightforward and to the point … [and] will not steer you wrong.”
When Amber returned to work after a hiatus while raising children, the kids gave her their full support.
Amber Johnston has experienced numerous health scares
Amber Johnstonis no stranger to health issues.
The results showed that the spot wasn’t “full-blown melanoma,” nor was it benign.
The clip also showed a very worried husband.
“Amber is definitely a hard-working woman,” Trent told the camera.
“She doesn’t like making time for herself.
The caption read “My #skincancerisrealcancer,” which seemed to confirm the worst (viaReality Titbit).
Hopefully, positive updates are to come.
In the Season 9 premiere, mother and daughter go head-to-head, bringing some such concerns to the surface.
In it, Amber wants Anna to switch her occupation and she also overrides her choice of college.
“Let Anna follow her dreams, not guilt her into doing what Amber wants.”
But there’s one other aspect of Amber’s parenting that rubs fans the wrong way.
Addressing the controversial rule, Trent said, “Those things you don’t hear these days anymore.
Not all viewers deride the principle, though.
They are trying to teach their children and set them up for success as best they can.”
One thing is for sure: The Johnstons sure know how to put on a good show.
And they wouldn’t be the tight-knit and entertaining family they are without their one and only matriarch.
