Ep 6. The Wells Family

America's Supernanny follows the journey of a seasoned nanny named Deborah Tillman, as she helps families in dire need of her expertise in handling their out-of-control children. With her no-nonsense approach, Deborah helps parents by creating an environment that is best suited for their children's growth and development. In season 2 episode 6, titled The Wells Family, Deborah Tillman travels to San Jose, California, to help a family with four children, who have given their parents a tough time trying to manage them.

The Wells family consists of parents, Chris, and Pual Wells, and their four children, Caden, 10, Jazlyn, 8, Caleb, 5, and Peyton, 3. When Deborah visits their home, she is shocked to see how the family has been living in disarray. The house is cluttered, and the children's toys are scattered all across the floor. The family is late for school every day, and the children's homework is always incomplete, despite the fact that their parents always help them with it. Deborah comes to realize that the parents' lack of discipline is rubbing off on the children, and it's hindering their progress.

Deborah starts her work by observing the family's eating habits. She soon realizes that the children's unhealthy diets are making them more irritable and are having a negative effect on their behavior. To make matters worse, the parents are eating differently from their children, which creates a division in the family. Deborah advises Chris and Pual to start eating healthy meals together with their children, so they can be able to model good eating habits for their kids.

Next, Deborah turns her attention to the children's behavior. She observes that they are disrespectful to their parents, lack self-control, and have no sense of personal responsibility. The children throw tantrums, argue with their parents, and fight among themselves. Deborah tells the parents to start setting consequences for their children's actions and to be consistent in enforcing them. She also advises them to create routines for their children, such as enforcing a regular bedtime, and a regular time for completing homework.

Deborah also shows the parents how to create a "time out zone" for their children, where they can have a space to cool down when they are upset. By implementing this strategy, the children learn how to calm down and regulate their emotions better. Additionally, Deborah works with the parents to teach them how to give their children positive reinforcement, which helps to boost the children's confidence and self-esteem.

Throughout the episode, Deborah also works to instill more structure into the family's routine. She shows the parents how to create a weekly calendar, with specific times and dates for various activities, such as homework, meals, and household chores. The calendar helps the family to stay on track and prevents them from becoming overwhelmed.

By the end of the episode, Deborah has successfully transformed the Wells family. The children are more respectful towards their parents, their homework is complete, and they are no longer fighting amongst themselves. The parents are more confident with their parenting skills, and the family is happier and more harmonious. Deborah leaves the family with a few parting words of wisdom, reminding them to be consistent in their approach to parenting, and to always use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.

In summary, America's Supernanny season 2 episode 6, The Wells Family, is an emotional journey that showcases Deborah Tillman's ability to bring about change in a family's lifestyle. From teaching the parents new strategies to connect with their children, to helping them to create a more structured routine, Deborah Tillman's no-nonsense approach helps the family to get back on track. The episode is a reminder that with the right guidance and approach, it's never too late to change a family's dynamic for the better.