Are you unwittingly making decisions that could jeopardize your well-being or reputation? Dr. Phil talks to a woman accused of dognapping and a mom who spent nearly $30,000 on her 2-year-old's beauty pageants.

Read Dr. Phil's blog post on pushy parents!

In the Dog House

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?

Cautious Mom or Overreacting?

Cheryl says she worries her young daughter will contract H1N1, so she washes the child's hands 10 times a day. She even posts signs around the house telling others to sanitize their hands!

Could Cheryl be harming her daughter through her actions?

Pretty Expensive Hobby?

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?  

The Error of Their Ways
Dr. Phil asks comedian Kathleen Madigan to hit the streets of Los Angeles to discover what big mistakes people think they could be making.

Kathleen reveals her biggest mistake!

Friends and Finances

Should you loan money to friends? What does Dr. Phil think?

Potty Training Trials

Nathan and Julie say they've tried everything from time-outs to putting big boy underwear on their 3-year-old son, Michael, to get him potty trained, but all of their efforts to get him on the pot have been for naught.

Learn what mistake the couple is making. You could be guilty too!

It's Your Turn, Dr. Phil!

Don't miss his responses!