The Dostal family
Season 4 Episode 5
Wednesday 06 February, 2008 - 9/8c on ABC
The lines of communication between Brenda and Bill Dostal have shut down. When it comes to discipline, they’re not even in the same book much less on the same page.
Brenda and Bill think the problem is with their misbehaving son, but Jo quickly realizes he’s just acting out due to Mom and Dad’s problems. Zachary, 5, literally chases Mom around the house trying to claw her when she attempts the time-out technique – her arms are bloody after his attacks! Little sister Erin, 3, is totally overshadowed by Zachary’s outrageous behavior. Bill blames Brenda for not controlling Zachary – and Brenda doesn’t trust Bill to curb his own temper when dealing with the kids. The Dostals fear their marriage may not last if they don’t get help. Can Supernanny rescue this family from the brink of divorce?
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- Your divorce and your kids If you’re having problems in your relationship it’s all-too-easy for your children to end up in the firing line. You may not get on with each other – but how do you avoid punishing your children because of it?