What happens when someone's passion turns into an obsession? Tamiko says she’s obsessed with making her 3-year-old daughter, Kamora, a star. Tamiko says she works two jobs and has spent more than $7,000 on photographers, stylists and pageant fees for the tot. Does Kamora have what it takes to be a child star? Learn what a top Hollywood casting director has to say and how Tamiko reacts to the news. Then, Jan says she’s crazy about her grandkids and wonders how Dr. Phil and Robin feel about becoming grandparents. Robin says that she's been over the moon ever since she learned her son, Jay, and his wife, Erica, were expecting. Find out if she has a grandmother name picked out! Plus, Emerald says she's preparing for the pitter patter of little feet with a playpen, a baby swing, and enough baby clothes to fill a 40-pound tub. There’s just one small problem -- she’s not even pregnant! Her husband, Jonathan, fears that her all-consuming desire to become a mom is taking a toll on their relationship. Emerald reveals that she suffers from a condition that may affect her ability to conceive. Dr. Lisa Masterson, OB/GYN and co-host of The Doctors, weighs in.
Losing the friendship of your closest confidant can be as painful and devastating as a divorce. Michele and Christy were best friends for 20 years, but times have changed. Michele says Christy went behind her back and married her fiancé and father of her son! Christy says Michele has now brainwashed her stepson against her. Concerned for the 10-year-old boy caught in the middle, can Dr. Phil broker a peace between the former BFFs? And, Britney and Ashley’s friendship took a bad turn when Britney decided not to name Ashley the godmother of her newborn son. After the snub, Ashley sent Britney hundreds of texts and e-mails to try to work things out, but Britney feels harassed and says she’s not interested in reconciliation. Learn the appropriate boundaries for maintaining healthy friendships and the signs that a friendship has turned toxic.
Dr. Phil takes a hard look at celebrities' lifestyles, focusing on addictions to prescribed medications and accidental drug overdoses. He delves into the lives of Hollywood stars, like former teen idol Corey Haim, who garner fame, money and attention, and when the pressure becomes too much, turn to pills to cope and escape, become addicted and tragically lose their lives. You'll be shocked by how easy it is to receive legitimate prescriptions from doctors. How does the behavior of these stars influence your kids? The trend of easy access to prescriptions for addictive pills and subsequent overdoses may be affecting your family or people you know. Celebrities, Hollywood experts and physicians who specialize in addiction weigh in. If you're a parent, this is your call to action. Don't let your child become the next victim. Learn the warning signs to watch for and how to help your loved ones if they experiences challenges in life.
Are you unwittingly making decisions that could jeopardize your well-being or reputation? Neighbors Diane and Lora made headlines when Diane was arrested for stealing Lora’s dog and dropping it off 15 miles from home! Lora says her neighbor never apologized for the deed and says she's afraid of Diane's erratic behavior. Is it too late for Diane to rebuild her ruined reputation? Then, Amber says she's spent nearly $30,000 preparing her 2-year-old daughter for beauty pageants. During the competitions, she says she dresses the tot up like an adult, lets her wear makeup and even gets her spray tans. Is Amber living vicariously through her child?
Dr. Phil answers viewers’ questions that came in via Twitter, Facebook and e-mail. First up, Jessica wrote that she recently got engaged to James, the love of her life. She says her mom, Yvonne, doesn’t approve of her fiancé and thinks he’s immature, not financially stable and a loser. How will Yvonne react when she learns of her daughter’s secret engagement? And, can the couple make their marriage work, with or without Mom’s approval? Next, Jane, a former crime analyst, says she always associates criminals with tattoos and is disappointed that her daughter, Liz, now has seven of them. Dr. Phil gives his personal take on getting inked. Plus, at 14, Tracey saved her brother from a house fire but was left with burns on 65 percent of her body. More than 20 years have passed, and Tracey says her scars are still a source of deep shame. How can she heal her wounds on the inside?
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