You may recall on this thread we asked your views on a new idea for a TV programme which would involve MNers passing on their infinite wisdom to other families in need of advice. The programme makers, Studio Lambert, have taken these comments on board are now ready to proceed to the next step, which is to find Mumsnetters willing to appear on the pilot programme.
Please note, at this stage any filming is just for a mini pilot, which will not be broadcast on TV or anywhere else.
Studio Lambert say: "We have been looking for families who have a problem with a child/teenager, and who would like to get advice from other parents on how to deal with it. We?re now hoping to find some MNetters who would be willing to offer advice to these parents. It might be an unusual tactic which you or one of your friends tried and which was successful. Or maybe it's just a funny anecdote about how you yourself have struggled with a similar issue.
At the moment we're looking at three different problems (see below). Once we have an idea of what advice is out there, we intend to pick one of these problems to focus on, and film a range of different pieces of advice from a range of parents. We will then show this different advice to the parent, and they will try out any options which they like the sound of and think might work for them.
Here's a very brief description of three case studies we're looking to get advice for. If you are interested in being involved, and think you can offer advice on one or all of these issues, please get in touch (see below) and we can explain things further.
Tantrums
A mum of two children (four and 18 months) is looking for advice on how to stop her four year old having tantrums, in particular when they go to the supermarket. She is particularly embarrassed at having to deal with the disapproving looks from other parents as she fails to control her son.
Bed Times/Getting up in the morning
A mum of four children (aged three to 14) is at her wits end about getting her children to go to bed at night and get up in the morning. Her three year old refuses to sleep in her own bed at night - she's tried patiently putting her back into bed every time she gets up, but inevitably the parents end up just giving in and letting her get in with them. This mum also really struggles with getting the 14 year old up in the mornings, and as a result he's often late for school. So she'd love to hear any tricks anyone has for either of these problems.
Unruly Teens
Parents of three children (aged eight to 15) are looking for advice on how to deal with their moody teenage son. He refuses to do his homework, constantly fights with his parents and siblings, and shuts himself away in his bedroom. The parents are specifically looking for advice on how to get him to do his homework, but more generally on any clever ideas on how to get him to be nicer to the rest of the family and not spend all his time holed up in his room.?"
Please do not post advice on this thread - we are looking for folks to volunteer to give advice off line
If you said you were willing to take part in the previous thread we will be making contact directly with you, but we're keen to give more people the chance to contribute. Not everyone who volunteers will end up being filmed as they want to ensure they get a good balance of folks offering advice but if you are selected to take part, it shouldn't be at any cost to you and they will film you in your home (or somewhere mutually agreeable if you'd rather not do this).
If you are interested please email [email protected] with your name, phone number (and best time to call), location, number of children, an outline of why you'd like to take part and which issue you can offer advice on and we will pass on your details to Studio Lambert. They will then make contact with you directly.
Any additional questions please post below and we will endeavour to get answers for you.
Thanks in advance
MNHQ