TLC fans come to seriously love the families that have a series on the online grid.

There are so many families that have brought laughter and tears over the years.

One of the most beloved of those families are the stars of “7 Little Johnstons.”

Emma Johnston smiling

Emma is the youngest of the Johnston family.

She was adopted at 5 years old from China.

Viewers have seen Emma take steps toward independence and asserting herself.

Emma Johnston jumping and laughing

In working with the speech therapist, Emma learned she has a neurological speech disorder.

“It bothers me when I take forever to answer,” Emma tells the cameras during a session.

At summer’s end, Emma started high school virtually, according toher Instagram.

Emma Johnston shows off her Etsy creations

Like any high schooler, Emma’s loving spending time learning all the new TikTok dances out there.

“These earrings are even cooler in person!

Will be purchasing more!”

Emma Johnston poses in her cheerleading uniform

However, in 2022, the reality star was forced to take a step back from her passion.

She confirmed she wasn’t, alongside a shot of her looking despondent and giving a thumbs down sign.

Emma admitted she was nervous about Elizabeth handling her injection, but thankfully she did a great job.

Emma Johnston smiling

Moreover, the ambitious teenager certainly isn’t letting it slow her down.

AsReality Titbitnotes, Season 11 of “7 Little Johnstons” kicked off in March 2022.

And it’s unlikely Emma intended to cause any distress with her response, either.

Emma Johnston poses with her family

Emma Johnston does interviews for 7 Little Johnstons