Supernanny Season 8 Episode 13
Supernanny
Season 8

Ep 13. Esquivel Family

  • TVPG
  • September 1, 2020

In Supernanny season 8 episode 13, the Esquivel family is introduced as a large, boisterous family struggling to maintain control and order in their home. The parents, Carla and Andy, have five children who range in age from two to thirteen years old. With busy work schedules and a lack of consistent structure, the household is chaotic and the children have developed a habit of misbehaving and talking back to their parents.

As the episode begins, Jo Frost, aka Supernanny, arrives at the Esquivel’s doorstep and is immediately greeted by the family’s excitement. Jo takes a tour of the home and observes that while the family’s love for each other is clear, their lack of boundaries and routines is leading to negative behavior.

Jo sits down with Carla and Andy to discuss their struggles and concerns. They express that they feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage their children’s behavior. Jo empathizes with the parents and acknowledges the difficulty they face in raising multiple children, but stresses the importance of creating a structured routine that the whole family can follow.

Jo observes the family’s mealtime routine and quickly discovers that mealtime is a source of chaos and disorder. The children act out and refuse to eat their meals, leading to arguments between them and their parents. Jo addresses this behavior by implementing a new family mealtime routine that involves clear expectations and consequences for negative behavior.

Throughout the episode, Jo also works with the children individually to address their unique behavioral issues. She helps one child develop better communication skills, assists another in managing their anger and frustration, and helps a third develop a more positive attitude towards their siblings.

In addition to working on the children’s behavior, Jo emphasizes the importance of self-care for the parents. She encourages Carla and Andy to take time for themselves and to prioritize their own needs in order to be better equipped to handle their children’s behavior.

As the episode comes to a close, the Esquivel family is shown thriving under their new routine and structure. The children are behaving better, communication is more positive, and mealtime is a peaceful and enjoyable time for the whole family. Carla and Andy express their gratitude for Jo’s help and knowledge, and the family is shown happily spending time together.

Overall, Supernanny season 8 episode 13 is an emotionally-driven and informative episode that emphasizes the importance of routine, structure, and self-care in raising a large, happy, and healthy family. Jo Frost’s expertise and ability to connect with both children and parents makes this episode an engaging and heartwarming one to watch.

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Supernanny, Season 8 Episode 13, is available to watch and stream on ABC. You can also buy, rent Supernanny on demand at Philo, Lifetime, Sling online.
  • First Aired
    September 1, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Language
    English