Fri, Jan 8, 2010
Jo visits the Benton family where parents Greg and Amber are having trouble with their 10-year-old son, Rivers and 8-year-old son, Hunter who do nothing but fight and yell constantly. Rivers even uses homophobic slurs against his little brother which shocks Jo. Jo recognizes the reason for the boys' misbehavior is because of their parents' marriage on the rocks. Can Supernanny help this couple's marriage and control their kids?
Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Jo helps out 25-year-old single mom Kristin Hallenbeck who still lives at home with her parents, Patricia and Greg with her two boys: 6-year-old Jordon and 4-year-old Jaydon. The boys constantly fight and disrespect their mom and their grandparents, whom Kristin expects to raise her kids while she texts, surfs the web, and watches TV. Kristin's relationship with her parents is strained and she criticizes her mom about how she raises her kids. Jo is shocked with Kristin's attitude and is horrified over how selfish she is. Can Jo give this single mom a wake-up call and help her regain control over her kids?
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
Mike Ruggles is a warm Chicagoan with over 17 years' experience as a teacher and developmental therapist for children. He focuses on the specific challenges presented by this family. After an observation period, he kicks the parents out of the house and gives the kids a voice by using role-playing techniques to determine some of the root problems, as the parents watch from a monitor. In the Griswolds' case, this provides a tearful comeuppance for Mom and Dad as Joe confesses his fear of his father and imitates his dad's rages. In addition, Mike has some tough talk for Roberta about the continued effect of her negativity on the family and her marriage -- if things continue down this path, failure is assured. He walks the parents through challenging scenarios with Joe, educating them step by step.
Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Jo visits Melissa & Mark Mann who need help with their 5-year-old daughter, Naomi and their 3-year-old triplets Nathaniel, Norah, and Madeleine. Naomi is known as the "mistress of mayhem," ruling the house with her tantrums, defiant attitude, and screaming. Her bad behavior has spread to her younger siblings. The parents' form of disciplining is paddling their kids with a wooden spoon if they misbehave which Jo doesn't agree with. Mark is anxious to go out alone with all the kids and even a trip to the beach ends in chaos while Melissa is hurt by Naomi's angry comments about her. Bedtime is also a disaster because the kids don't want to stay in their own rooms. Can Jo help this family?
Fri, Mar 5, 2010
Jo helps out single mom Ashley McKinney whose 3-year-old son, Kaiden has gotten so physically aggressive, he was asked to leave preschool. He also swears and breaks things in the house. His 6-year-old big sister, Kayla is also defiant towards her mother. With Ashley working as a single mom, student, and full-time bank employee, there is no structured schedule and Ashley feels like the kids are running the house and wants to gain control back. Can Jo help this single mom?