Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance Season 2

Synopsis

In series two, Jo wants to share her no-nonsense advice with more parents than ever before through her first ever roadshow. She’s ready to tackle all the most persistent parenting problems; she’s dealing with sore losers, fears and phobias, how to handle attention-seeking behaviour. And Jo takes a look at what she believes the single most important cause of parenting problems – families not spending enough time together.

Main Cast

Jo Frost

Herself - Presenter

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Episodes

Episode 1

06 July 2011 - Jack and George

Six-year-old Jack has his mum bruised, battered and defeated by the battle he wages at bedtime, and he's not afraid to take a swing at Jo. For superhero fan George, ten costume changes a day is a way of life - now he can't concentrate at school and is falling behind.

Episode 2

13 July 2011 - Max and Treynce

Nine-year-old Max hasn't eaten a hot meal in his life. Existing on a diet of custard creams, he has no energy and is unable to concentrate at school. Trenyce is bullied at school. Sad, angry and unable to ask for help, she makes her family pay for it at home.

Episode 3

20 July 2011 - Madison and Layla

Madison's mum and dad have sought advice from just about everyone to help cope with their six-year-old daughter's tantrums. The couple are separated, but live just a few houses apart. Bedtime is scary for Layla - so scary that in all of her five years she's never slept a night in her own bed. She creates such a disturbance that she gets into mum and dad's bed. With her baby brother already there, and her younger sister following her, no one gets any sleep... not with five in a bed.

Episode 4

27 July 2011 - Tashan and Diaan, Grace and Ella

There are tantrums aplenty with young brothers Tashan and Diaan, who are so unruly their mum thinks boarding school in India may be the only answer. Three-year-old Grace picks holes in her face while she sucks her thumb and her parents have tried everything to address the problem.

Episode 5

03 August 2011 - Jack, Chloe and Demi, and Corey

Around a million children are being raised in step-families and it's not always plain sailing. Jack, Chloe and Demi have big problems with their stepdad, and the feeling is mutual, with mum Maria stuck in the middle. Five-year-old Corey has elevated temper tantrums to an Olympic standard and the decibel levels are wearing down everyone at home. But is Corey the worst offender?

Episode 6

10 August 2011 - Josh and Oliver

Jo Frost runs into major tantrums in this show when she meets 11-year-old Josh, who has a furious temper that's turning home life into a battlefield. Josh's relationship with his dad is proving hard for both of them, and something has to change. Oliver is a dawn-raiding biscuit bandit whose early morning missions disrupt the whole house. Not only are mum and dad exhausted, but when Jo examines the dangerous lengths this five year old will go to for treats - it becomes obvious that it's time for action.

Episode 7

24 August 2011 - Paige, Bailey and Madison Revisit

Jo catches up with families to see how they've coped since she first answered their pleas for help. Six-year-old Paige had never slept a full night in her own bed, leaving her mum exhausted. Ten-year-old Bailey spent up to 80 hours a week fixated on fantasy computer games. Madison was a pageant princess on stage and a mini diva at home. Mum found her excessive designer lifestyle draining - both emotionally and financially.

Episode 8

05 August 2012 - Rio, Regan and Bronwyn Revisit

Jo Frost catches up with three families to see how they've coped since she first answered their pleas or helps.

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