Ep 10. Wilson-Knutson Family

In the Wilson-Knutson Family, Supernanny steps in to help a family with three children and a struggling marriage. The parents, Jess and Chris, have grown apart and find it difficult to communicate effectively. Their eldest daughter, Hailey, is aggressive towards her siblings and has trouble controlling her temper, while their middle child, Isaiah, has a speech delay and struggles to communicate. The youngest, Aspen, is still very young but acts out for attention.

Supernanny begins by observing the family's dynamics and identifies a lack of structure and routine. She encourages the parents to set clear expectations and consequences for their children's behavior. Supernanny also helps Jess and Chris to work on their relationship, giving them tools to improve their communication and reconnect emotionally.

To address Hailey's aggression and lack of self-control, Supernanny introduces a behavior chart that rewards positive behavior and discourages negative behavior. She also teaches Hailey coping mechanisms for when she becomes upset or angry, such as breathing exercises and taking a break to calm down.

For Isaiah, Supernanny works on his speech development by introducing games and activities that encourage him to use his words. She also encourages the family to read to him and speak to him in complete sentences to model proper communication.

Supernanny also helps the family to establish a bedtime routine and encourages the parents to prioritize their own relationship by regularly scheduling date nights.

Throughout the episode, Supernanny observes significant progress in the family's communication and behavior. The parents are able to work together more effectively, and the children begin to understand and follow the expectations set for them. Hailey's behavior improves, and Isaiah begins to make progress with his speech development. The family is left with a clearer understanding of their roles and responsibilities and a structure that supports positive behavior and communication.