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WITH DAD IN IRAQ, THE WHOLE FAMILY IS ACTING OUT, ON ABC'S "SUPERNANNY"

Posted 05/02/2008 in Super Nanny

"Martinez Family" - Dad, Sindo, is a civilian contractor in Iraq, leaving his wife, Michelle, home alone for five months at a time with three rambunctious children -- Sindo, 9, Ashley, 7, and Mikey, 6. Mom is easily overwhelmed and rides a daily rollercoaster of emotions, waiting for Dad's regular email to reassure her that he has survived another day. Her frequent crying, yelling and overreaction to the kids prompts the children to respond in kind with hostility and behavior that quickly spirals out of control. Ashley throws giant temper tantrums…

AN EXTENDED FAMILY BURSTING AT THE SEAMS REACHES OUT TO JO IN THE WAKE OF THEIR PATRIARCH'S DEATH, ON "SUPERNANNY"

Posted 04/02/2008 in Super Nanny

"Addis Family"-Still reeling from the sudden loss of their live-in grandfather, the entire Addis family is in turmoil. Granddad was actually the man of this family. Dad is now struggling to fill his father-in-law's shoes and claim his role as patriarch. With four out-of-control and disrespectful children at home all day long, Mom is juggling the demands of three jobs at once - mother, homemaker and home-school teacher to her four children. This family needs a "Supernanny" intervention, but Jo also has a surprise for the family that they'll never forget.…

THE SCHUMACHER KIDS HAVE IT ALL, BUT THEIR PARENTS HAVE JUST HAD IT! TONIGHT ON SUPERNANNY

Posted 01/09/2008 in Super Nanny

"Schumacher Family" -- Meet the Schumachers, the ultimate 21st century American family -- hard-working parents who strive to give their beautiful children everything--everything, that is, except boundaries, responsibilities and goals. So, instead of gratitude, the kids have attitude, in abundance. The oldest, Jessica (14), belittles her parents for not giving her more expensive things and having a bigger home (their house is quite sizable, but she calls it "a dump"); Alexi (11) is constantly online with a social networking site, pretending to be older and chatting with strangers. Dylan (7) is bored, so he…

SUPERNANNY HEADS TO HAWAII TO HELP SUPER-SMART PARENTS WHO ARE CLUELESS ON HOW TO HANDLE THEIR BOISTEROUS BOYS, MONDAY, JULY 9 ON ABC

Posted 07/09/2007 in Super Nanny

"Smith Family" - Supernanny Jo Frost travels to Hawaii to help Will and Michelle Smith -- they are highly intelligent marine biologists, but when it comes to bringing up their two boys, they're clueless. Three-year-old Nate is still in diapers, and 18-month-old Ari screams at the top of his lungs to get his bottle. Bedtime is a nightmare, as Dad hypes the boys up with a frog-hunting outing right before they're supposed to be going to bed, leaving both parents exhausted and up for hours with the two energetic boys. Will and Michelle foster a house full of high energy…

A PREGNANT MOM OF THREE, INCLUDING A SON WITH ADHD, IS OVERWHELMED BY HER BROOD'S BEHAVIOR, ON ABC'S "SUPERNANNY"

Posted 06/15/2007 in Super Nanny

"Goins Family" - Karolee and Jay Goins have a beautiful young family with a not-so-pretty problem. Mom, who is pregnant with her fourth child, is completely exhausted by her brood's out-of-control behavior: The oldest son, Khalin, 7, has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the middle child, Kolben, 5, is overly aggressive, and little Kadance, 2, is learning all of her big brothers' worst tricks. The kids' aggression and utter lack of respect, coupled with Dad acting like another child in this family, has Karolee frustrated and fed up. Supernanny needs to step in fast to stop the madness. She takes Karolee…