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Extreme Guide to Parenting

From spoiling and severe punishments to helicopter and new age methods, this is parenting at its most extreme. Each episode gives a candid look at two different households with very unique styles of raising their children and each family strongly believes their methods are superior.

Season 1 Episode Guide

6 Episodes 2014

Episode 1

The Indigo Child and the Coddled Toddler

Thu, Aug 7, 2014 44 mins

Parents all over the world believe their parenting style is best and everyone else is doing it wrong. In the series premiere, two couple's parenting choices are challenged. Shira takes an all-natural approach to raising her children, but the pressure is on her to put her 10-year-old "indigo" son on medication to treat his overactive personality. For Scout and Bill, it took years to adopt their precious daughter Simone and now they never want to leave her side. But Scout's mom, Nana, is demanding alone time with her granddaughter and issues an ultimatum.

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 The Indigo Child and the Coddled Toddler

Episode 2

The Wanderers

Thu, Aug 14, 2014 44 mins

Three years ago, Wendy and Tyler got rid of everything they owned and became nomads living out of their SUV. Now that their kids are older, life on the road has lost its charm. While Wendy and the kids long for a place to call home, Tyler fears any change could lead straight back his greatest fear...a "normal life."

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 The Wanderers

Episode 3

The Smartest, Most Handsome, Best Kid Ever

Thu, Aug 21, 2014 44 mins

Marisa wants her only child, Austen, to be the best at everything, even if it means pushing him to the limit. At four years old, he plays five sports, knows the U.S. Presidents and can write his name. But that's not enough for his over-achieving mother. Husband Jeff challenges Marisa to face her own fears before pushing Austen any further.

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 The Smartest, Most Handsome, Best Kid Ever
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Episode 4

The Highly Disciplined Warriors & the Total Package

Thu, Aug 28, 2014 44 mins

Jen and Troi take the jiu-jitsu lifestyle to a whole new level and train their four kids to be highly disciplined "warriors." However, their oldest daughter Leila wants to pursue her love of dance as well. Darlene Brooks believes you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. With two of her three girls leaving the nest, Darlene turns her full attention to Bianca to "smooth out her rough edges."

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 The Highly Disciplined Warriors & the Total Package

Episode 5

The Everything-On-Demand Baby

Thu, Sep 18, 2014 44 mins

Feminist pornographer and artist Madison believes her 2 ½-year-old daughter Emma should know all about sexuality, especially in explicit detail. Her partner James believes she is going too far and some things are inappropriate for their toddler. Meanwhile, Lisa raises her kids using hypnosis. Now, her twin boys are almost 17 and want to take the SATs without being hypnotized.

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 The Everything-On-Demand Baby

Episode 6

Mind Controller & Body Positive Baby

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Extreme Guide to Parenting Season 1 Mind Controller & Body Positive Baby
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