Apparently some viewers and officials with the state Department of Children & Families took issue with that treatment. The agency is investigating complaints of child abuse and neglect reported by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

DCF in its investigation is trying to make sure the family is receiving counseling, that the behavior seen on the show is not continuing and that the children are safe, Harrell said.

First of all, I see nothing wrong with a pop in the mouth now and again as punishment for certain behaviors. Recently with my kids having braces, my new latest threat to them is turning their lips to hamburger if they ever think their large attitude in a six-foot body is big enough to take mom on.

Let’s think about this for a minute – the father was being taped. Do you really think he would engage in abuse while being recorded? Furthermore, do you think it might have been included in the scenes to create drama and chaos to get people talking about the show?

Um Hello! It worked!

I’ll be interested in seeing how this one turns out – but from where I stand, he was just a dad doing his job to get a firm handle on his child. Let the days in which kids feared the strong hand of dad return. We’ve been under the timeout, negotiation, eagle eye watch far to long and look what it’s getting us! Kids need to have something to fear or they grow up being adults who don’t fear the justice system.

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Supernanny family investigated for child abuse

Tune in Friday night to see what Nanny Jo Frost has to say for this ultra large family in turmoil.

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Supernanny – Upcoming Episode Friday, Feb. 6

For those of you who felt that Jo’s influence would cause problems afterwards, check out this little news bit.

The Walker family seems to be doing great!  Mom and 17-month-old are doing well and everyone seems very happy.

Any questions?

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‘Hail’ Supernanny

De-Coding Technology

Modern technology like iPods, podcasts and blogs seem like a foreign language to many parents. Supernanny has a team that has de-coded the most popular terms and concepts, and included some ideas on how you and your child can get involved.

The Best Homework Helper Websites

Supernanny experts have found the best online learning resources to help your child with their homework.

Every parent wants to give their child confidence and encourage a love of learning so they may benefit from an education. The Official Supernanny website offers expert advice, suggestions from teaching professionals and tips from parents to engage children from the moment they’re born.  Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up a few tips to test out with your child.

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SuperNanny makes way for Dancing with the Stars

Anthony and Alice Walker along with their three children – Anthony Jr, 12, Naleila, 6, and Alyssa, 17 months, plus Marcus, a nephew who lives with them full-time will be the focus of tonights Super Nanny episode.

The Walkers no only parent their children but they also run a daycare business based in their home. Mom’s personality and attitude has rubbed off on the kids, and they’re doing whatever they feel like. Unsure of how to regain control she resorts to chasing them around the house trying to mete out discipline. Anthony Jr is a master of backchat, and Naleila and Alyssa spend their nights snuggled up with Mom and Dad. Alice wants help to set boundaries… and Dad’s just looking for a good night’s sleep!

I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to see those running a daycare actually doing something proactive to help get their own family under control.

I can’t imagine placing my children in the hands of caregivers who haven’t a grip on their own situation first.

This should be a lesson to all daycare providers.  I hope many will be tuning in.

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Tonight on Supernanny – The Walker Family

Producers are holding an open casting call Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South in West Jordan. Bring your whole misbehavin’ brood! For more info, call the show’s casting hotline at 877-626-6984 or visit www.abc.go.com/primetime/supernanny.

“Supernanny” producers are eager to cast in Utah after last week’s episode, featuring the Goins family from Sandy and their hyperactive 7-year-old, garnered the highest ratings of the show’s third season.

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Calling all rowdy kids and frustrated parents in Utah!

How many of you absolutely fell in love with Jency Williams’ grandparents?  I know I did!  They reminded me so much of my own grandparents and how they simply commanded respect with their very presence.

I’m not sure where the father was and in these single parent episodes, one can only assume, but I hope for the sake of those children, dad, if able, plays an active role in the lives of his kids.

Ok, how many of you were thinking that Brian McAfee from a couple of weeks ago and Jency should be introduced?  If nothing else, I think those two would make a great pair of friends to lean on.

What can I say, I’m the forever cupid at heart!

Regardless, I am so happy that Jency has her grandparents there.  I think the morals and values they can introduce those children to are priceless.  I certainly hope Jency’s kids are absorbing enough of what great grandma and grandpa have to teach, because so many smaller children don’t have such a wonderful luxury these days.

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SuperNanny – Meet The Williams Family

Single mom Jency Williams works two jobs and relies heavily on her elderly grandparents to help her out with her three children, Bradley, 12, Kelsee, 10 and Hagan, 5. They’re responsible for disciplining the kids too – but somethings going wrong somewhere. The kids fight like cats and dogs and Hagan treats Jency like a punching bag. Jency’s convinced she’s failing miserably as a mom and sees work as an escape from the chaos. Meanwhile, her grandparents are worrying about what she’ll do when they can’t help her any longer.

Having been there done that on the single mom thing, I’m very interested in seeing how Jo Jo handles this situation.

I know firsthand that single parents who rely heavily on other sources to help raise their children are bringing into the fold various styles of discipline that can and does confuse children.

I feel for Jency, that’s for sure!

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Tonight on Supernanny – The Williams Family

I can’t imagine even trying to place myself in Karolee’s shoes. The poor woman has her hands so full and a complete male chauvinistic pig of a husband who offers up very little help if any at all. Frankly I’m surprised the family made it this long. I’d have kicked the self centered, self serving, selfish butt to the curb long ago. I can only hope that Mr. Goins has realized, with the help of Jo Jo, what a beautiful wife he has and just how easily he could lose her and his children.

Which brings up another peeve of mine – men who think when they clock out at work they are off for the rest of the day – and it’s ‘womens’ work to take care of the kids and home. But that’s another post for another blog

In the one hour of SuperNanny on Monday night, I learned so much more about A.D.H.D. then I had ever known. Thank God my family doesn’t have those struggles and God love those who do. I never realized just how challenging one child could be when dealing with this disorder.

I’ve grown very interested in the topic. In fact, I would like to learn more of what other mothers are doing to help combat the issue or deal with it every single day?

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SuperNanny – Meet The Goins Family

Karolee and Jay Goins have a beautiful young family with a not-so-pretty problem… Mom, pregnant with number four, is completely exhausted by her brood’s out-of-control behavior. Khalin, 7, has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); Kolben, 5, is overly aggressive and little Kadance, 2, is learning all of her big brothers’ worst tricks. To make matters even more difficult for Karolee, dad Jay acts like a kid himself most of the time.

This will be a great one for new mothers.  I’m sure Super Nanny will touch on how to deal with those little jealousies that older siblings tend to have when a new baby comes home.

Karolee already has by sympathies!  God love that mother of three and pregnant with number 4.

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Tonight on Supernanny – The Goins Family