The Newton family
Season 2 Episode 18
Monday 04 December, 2006 - 9:00pm on ABC
Separated couple, Vicki and Aaron, have joint custody of their two sons, Aaron (aged 12) and Kobe (aged 5). The young ‘uns are nearly always on their best behaviour for dad but mum gets a raw deal; violence and destruction, bad language and aggression. Something needs to be done… but can Supernanny get the estranged couple to agree on anything?
Related Links
- Discipline for Dads: Effective discipline requires positive attention and good relationships, says Tom Beardshaw from Fathers Direct. Tom gives his top tips for how parents can work together to discipline their children.
- The Naughty Step: Staying calm and in control whilst your child learns her boundaries is key, and it helps to be consistent in the way you discipline her. The Naughty Step is used on the show when a child's behavior is unreasonable and something needs to be done.
- Same Page Technique: Sometimes, it’s mom and dad who need to think about where they could be going wrong. The Same Page Technique is used on the show to open communication between parents, and get you thinking about what you each do right and acknowledge where you could work together.