Ep 6. Whipple Family
- TV-PG
- May 23, 2009
- 40 min
The episode Whipple Family is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the popular TV show Nanny 911. The episode sees the Nanny team coming to the aid of the Whipple family, whose three children are out of control and driving their parents crazy.
The Whipple family consists of mom Cathy, dad Brian, and their three kids - 12-year-old Sam, 9-year-old Maddy, and 5-year-old Jack. The family lives in a chaotic household where the kids do whatever they want, and the parents have very little control.
The episode starts with the Nanny team arriving at the Whipple household and getting to know the family. As they settle in, they notice that the kids are running rampant, jumping on furniture, and screaming at each other. This is a common occurrence in the household, and it's clear that the parents are at their wit's end.
When the Nanny team sits down with Cathy and Brian to discuss their issues, they learn that the couple is struggling to keep up with the kids' behavior, which has become increasingly uncontrollable. Cathy and Brian are concerned that they are losing their kids to their bad behavior, and they're not sure how to fix it.
The Nanny team quickly gets to work, implementing their tried-and-true techniques to improve the family's situation. They begin by working with each of the kids individually, assessing their behavior, and identifying the root of their problems.
With Sam, the 12-year-old, the focus is on his lack of respect for his parents. The Nanny team teaches him how to communicate more effectively with his parents and how to take more responsibility for his actions.
Maddy, the 9-year-old, is struggling with her emotions and often takes out her frustration on her siblings. The Nanny team helps her understand her feelings and gives her a healthy outlet for her emotions.
And finally, 5-year-old Jack is a typical young child, but with a stubborn streak that makes his behavior difficult to manage. The Nanny team works with him to help him understand the consequences of his actions and gives him the tools to make better choices.
As the Nanny team works with the kids, they also work with Cathy and Brian to help them regain control of their household. The Nanny team emphasizes the importance of consistency and discipline and helps the parents develop a plan to enforce rules and consequences.
Over the course of the episode, it's clear that the Nanny team's efforts are paying off. The kids begin to show improvement in their attitudes and behavior, and the parents start to feel more confident in their ability to manage their household.
In the end, the Whipple family is transformed, and the Nanny team leaves them with the tools they need to maintain their newfound order and harmony. This episode is a testament to the power of effective, evidence-based parenting techniques and the impact they can have on even the most challenging families.