Supernanny

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"Every mum needs her Supernanny; ...surprisingly compulsive viewing. ...Frost's ideas certainly seem to be having an impact on the way people deal with their children." - The Sunday Times''''Television's newest superhero can tame the wildest toddler, soothe the savage six-year-old and get the most difficult child to overcome problems with behavior, sleep, mealtime, potty training and other challenges that have vexed parents around the world for centuries. This miracle worker is Jo Frost, a.k.a. Supernanny, Britain's hottest new TV star and godsend to desperate parents across the U.K. who were dazzled by her amazing results when her series debuted this summer, as she showed families the tools for transforming their children's wild ways. Her practical, no-nonsense style was honed over 15 years of nannying in the U.K. and the U.S. Now American families can tap into the secrets of this modern-day Mary Poppins in "Supernanny" on ABC. In each episode of "Supernanny," Jo observes how the parents handle their day-to-day obstacles with their children. Once she's assessed the pitfalls, she works with the parents, instilling her tried-and-true methods for transforming unwanted behavior. Then, after demonstrating just how well the new style will work and getting unbelievable results from the children, the parents must fly solo with the Supernanny techniques. For several days they try to implement Jo's suggestions, and she revisits them at the end of the program to help keep them on track for the future. Her simple methods stress consistency, communication and reasonable consequences for poor behavior, all delivered with loving firmness. She emphasizes the importance of spelling out the new rules of the household to children in advance, as well as explaining the consequences for infractions. One standard punishment in Jo's program is a short time out period on the "Naughty Step" or, for older children, in the "Naughty Room" -- a room devoid of toys, TV or other distractions. Children soon tire of the time outs and conform to better behavior. She also candidly points out to parents where they need to be more decisive, more flexible or even how they may need to adjust their expectations of a child's readiness for certain behaviors. For example, graduating a child to a seat at the dinner table instead of a high chair may be long overdue and provide an easy fix to mealtime misbehavior. When parents witness Jo's results and -- even better -- achieve them on their own, they are truly believers in the Supernanny way. Best of all, children and adults alike can enjoy the lasting benefits of a more harmonious family life. Theme Song : Be Good Johnny - Men @ Workmoreless
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  • Garbage, just like Nanny 911.

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    By Copper40, Sep 09, 2011 Report Abuse
    Who wants to watch a show about screaming kids, constant parents yelling, and some fat lady coming in and thinking she can take over the family? Land-sakes, I know my way to control my future kids (If I ever have any)... a belt. Simply whack their rear ends until bright red for their crimes. That's how my dad was disciplined and it worked for him. But this Time-Out or Cool Down technique thing? Out of the question. That doesn't help with kids at all. They will do anything to wreck havoc and ruin lives.

    Oh and this is another cheap reality show so it's as fun as looking at the wall.moreless

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  • I am a Mom of three and have found this very useful. I am certainly not in a position to need someone of her caliber, but I have taken some of her advise and implemented it into my own routine. I do know many parents who could really use her or need to,moreless

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    By TammieStarnes, Jul 14, 2011 Report Abuse
    I am a Mom of three and have found this very useful. I am certainly not in a position to need someone of her caliber, but I have taken some of her advise and implemented it into my own routine. I do know many parents who could really use her or need to, at least, watch the show! So glad the show is on!

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  • People that make babies, then can't use common sense to raise them... hmmmmm

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    By indoorfish, May 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    These people and those who watch it shouldn\'t be making babies if they can\'t use common sense to raise them up.
    Common sense says.. If a kid is acting up, screaming and stuff to get something, you just don\'t give it to them. Let them scream and act up all they want, just let them know that\'s not the way. Do you really need a \"supernanny\" to teach you that? Thank God I have common sense!moreless

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  • Wow. parents that can't raise their own children, so they have to rely on some strange woman.

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    By Azachu, May 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    Wow. This show even sounds stupid just by hearing the show's name. This show goes to show you that some parents are not fit to have children. Its kinda stupid how some strange woman can calm children when their parents could not, just by uttering a simple phrase. This could not happen in real life, its just some stupid producer's idea to get ratings. Do us all a favor and cancel this show.moreless

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  • A completely stupid show!

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    By jimbo_001, May 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    I don't understand how anyone could find this show entertaining! It's basically about a nanny who controls kids and does what a nanny is supposed to do (yet for some reason they put a "super" in front of her job title.

    Granted, some kids may be more difficult than others, but why is that a reason to televise a person fixing up household problems? I honestly can't think of any reason why anybody would watch this as itis neither funny nor interesting and is bound to get repetitive.

    This is the worst type of reality show and if you know me, you'll know I hate reality shows but I actually understand why people watch it. In this case, I'm at a loss.moreless

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