In the first episode of a yearlong series on parenting, Dr. Phil discusses discipline and how to enforce it.

"Our Daughter Lies."
Patti and Denny say that despite grounding their 13-year-old daughter Brittany and removing her privileges, she won't stop lying to them.

 

 

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The Drama Queen
Ileana and Jose ask Dr. Phil for help with their 6-year-old daughter Janel, who has begun acting out against them and her siblings.



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See how Janel is doing now. 

 

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Guilt vs. Discipline
Lisa feels guilty about disciplining her 4-year-old son Caleb, who has punched his baby brother in the face and urinated on himself in order to get out of a time-out.


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See Caleb's update.


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