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Since the launch of TimeOut Tot, three networks have created shows offering parents guidance on issues of misbehavior

“Supernanny”

Wednesday nights 8/7c on ABC
http://abc.go.com/primetime/supernanny
Premiere Date: 1- 2005

Show Description:
A modern day, tough-love "Mary Poppins" gets placed with families in need of guidance or care.
In each episode the "Supernanny” observes how the parents handle their day-to-day obstacles with their children from tantrums to potty-training. Once the pitfalls are assessed, she works with the parents, instilling 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 techniques. For several days they try to implement the suggestions, and she revisits them at the end of the program to help keep them on track for the future.

Ranking As the No. 1 Show of the Night in Women 18-34

“Nanny 911”

Monday nights 8/7c on Fox
http://www.fox.com/nanny911
Premiere Date: 11- 2004

Show Description:
On this show a team of experienced British “Mary Poppins” type nannies work to get unruly children to behave in a proper fashion and restore order in their chaotic homes.

These diverse and knowledgeable English nannies have specific areas of expertise ranging from proper etiquette to controlling temper tantrums. Each one is ready to help exhausted parents tackle the issues creating chaos in their home and whip their families into tip-top shape.

Since its premiere, “Nanny 911” ranks as the No. 1 program in its Monday 8:00 PM ET /PT time period among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, and Adults 25-54.

“Help! I'm a Terrible Parent”

The Learning Channel (TLC)
Premiere Date: 4th Quarter, 2005

Show Description:
“Help! I'm a Terrible Parent” takes a couple who love each other and their children and gives them a chance to reassess what they’ve always thought was the best way to raise a family. For one week men are allowed to rule the roost, the family must live by their rules. The following week women are in charge. At the end of the two weeks they come face-to-face and their rules are examined by the tough talking but caring family therapist.

“Help! I'm a Terrible Parent” has not launched yet so no statistics are available.