three day nanny ch 4 8pm/9pm +1

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kathryn is back,rem seeing an article where she said she didnt reliese parenting was so hard as she is now a mummy, wonder if her appreoach is any different this series now she is a mum

It’s easy to forget the levels of violence that toddlers can rise to. About 20 seconds into this programme, three-year-old Bobbie executes a flying head-butt, bouncing off the sofa to nut his two-year-old brother Freddie. That is obviously very wrong, but also kind of impressive.

They’re quite a pair and their parents – for understandable reasons, we gather – have lost control. “Don’t hit me!” cries mum Becky repeatedly, but one of the boys wallops her in the bust anyway.

So in comes tweedy troubleshooter Kathryn Mewes with advice and straight talking, including the simple tip that when you give children a bit of space to play unsupervised, they often behave better.

Kathryn Mewes helps the Scott family in Northamptonshire, where she witnesses extreme behaviour by three-year-old Bobbie and two-year-old Freddie in the form of pinching, punching, kicking and biting. Parents Chris and Becky seem unable to manage their boys' behaviour, so the nanny teaches them a new approach

The littlest one is probably just frustrated as I haven't heard him say anything yet (although I have been tuning in and out so I could be wrong).

I feel sorry for them all too. Getting out and socialising would probably get rid of a lot of the issues but the poor mum is so anxious bless her.

Only seen half so far. Agree never send kids to bedroom for time out as 1) meant to be a safe haven to sleep 2) they trash it in temper

So the mum then had to remake bed and fold up clothes on top of everything else 🙄

Looked to me they were bored at home. Needed to run off some energy. Pick your battles. There was no need to take the 3yr off swing at the park while she went to the roundabout. She just made more hassles for herself

Will watch the other half today

I wish the dad would stop dragging the bloody kids around by their arms. And why did he want him to get down from the table? Poor kid was doing no harm sat there

And it looks like they are stuck in the house all day

I've just watched it. I like it as I feel like a bit of a shit parent with kids that don't listen then I watch this and think I'm not that bad and my kids are bloody angels .

Did anyone else gasp when the dad dragged the child down the stairs by his ankle! I was horrified at that tbh. And the 'naughty corner', I never labelled anything as naughty. Why did he need to be punished because he didn't get down from the table ffs! Totally ott.

I felt sorry for the mum with her anxiety. I had PND and had to call my DH home from work a few times and didn't like going out alone and panicking if they weren't near me (I did have a bolter which didn't help). I'm not quite so bad now but I need them within sight at all times. I did identify with that mum quite a bit.

Yes hated the dad dragging the child down the Stairs by his foot :(

I haven't watched this particular show, but might and certainly don't object to them per se. I do think it's a shame that parents who want help need to turn to a TV show to get it. (I presume they apply).
I worry a bit when it involves older children that other children/parents in their school may tease or bully (obviously we wouldn't know as would only happen after broadcast). I do watch these though, and certainly a lot less worried then with the agony aunt/uncle type shows (where they audience/host shout at the parents or there is a paternity test).

tonights episode

Kathryn Mewes heads to Stockton-on-Tees to meet the Smith family, who have turned to the professional nanny in a desperate attempt to regain some control over their unruly children. Kathryn delivers some tough home truths to parents Anthony and Angeline, before attempting to ban smacking and restore order in a house where communication has broken down and chaos rules

seems very similar to last week. am sniggering a bit at the children's names. what a mouthful!!!!

Yes I said they need to shorten the names a little for ease of recall!

Did she just say to do a talk to the hand gesture to her kids ?

this bedtime stuff is mean :(

I can't help but find this nanny woman incredibly smug and patronising in her approach. I'd find it really hard to accept help from her!

Why would you use the hand gesture on your kids they're not dogs!

Yep. Really mean. I'd have to go in there and give a quick cuddle and then leave quickly. I couldn't ignore! Maybe I'm just a massive softie.

Yea I'd have to tell her where to stick her advice I think. Hate the hand gesture. Hate the bedtime advice. Dh telling me to turn it off because she annoys me but that's part of the fun!!

I love this program but is this bedtime scenario making anybody else uncomfortable? That poor 5 year old has never slept alone so they bung her in another room then walk away and leave her to scream until exhausted? I feel sorry for her. They could have at least given her a couple of weeks to adjust to the new room and bed.

Oh I couldn't listen to that and I don't think I'm awfully soft (although I am a bit!).

Well it seemed to work!
But then I'm hard

I don't think the little girl is in another room. But she DOES sound scared :(

Aw the older boy trying to comfort his sister was adorable. Do they only have a 2 bedroom house? Why did they decide 3 kids all in one room was a good idea?

i dont like sending to bedrooms when naughty as it makes them not want to be in their bedrooms. However im not sure what i should do when my 5 year old has a tantrum and hits his sister. (other than shout!)

Oh bless the older boy telling everyone to relax! And that she can't be calling for Mum and Dad when she is 42!

I think the no smacking is the only thing I agree with!

She's still in the same room, just her own bed. What I don't understand is that looks like a new build house so why did they think it was a good idea buying a 2 bedroom for 2 boys and a girl.

I hate hearing the children crying at night.

Oh I thought she was somewhere else!!
Yes he was cute telling them all to calm down.
Before I had kids I thought controlled crying was fine.... Didn't realise how painful it is to listen to your child crying for you and not comfort them.