The Fager Family
Season 3 Episode 3
Monday 20 August, 2007 - 10:00pm on ABC
Supernanny's first-ever vacation episode!
Stacie and Joe Fager are the proud parents of a blended family in Iowa, but with six children, they both feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Joe is a truck driver and full-time student, and he’s gone most of the week. Stacie, a stay-at-home mom, has a hard time controlling the children, so she hardly ever leaves home with the kids in tow, and family vacations are a rarity. It’s Supernanny to the rescue when Jo Frost surprises the Fagers with a beachside holiday at a resort in Florida, making this the series’ first-ever vacation episode.
At home and on vacation, Jo teaches the family the techniques they need to travel as a large group. For starters, Jo demonstrates how to get the kids organized and out the door in ten minutes, and teaches them how to use snacks, games and other distractions to keep the children settled on the plane. And when one of the twins wanders off on the beach, Stacie puts Supernanny’s techniques to the test. The lessons learned on vacation are ones the Fagers can take home with them and continue to use for years to come. (Original air date: Dec. 18, 2006)
Related Links
- Planning a vacation with the kids Even planning a vacation with the kids can be stressful. The Supernanny website guides you through the decision process of what kind of break your family needs and where you could go…
- Car games Car games can help to make long trips bearable – even fun! All these games can be played by young and older children, no props required.
- The naughty mat technique Staying calm and in control while your child learns her boundaries is key, and it helps to be consistent in the way you discipline her. The naughty mat is used on the show when you're out and about and your child's behavior becomes unreasonable