Must see Mom-TV

While setting up my DVR to record my latest TV obsession (What Not To Wear), I stumbled across a little show that looked interesting. So, I began recording Surviving Motherhood on TLC. And, now, I am so glad that I did! Surviving Motherhood is like 30 minutes of television therapy for mothers of young children. (I'll have to talk about the WNTW obsession another time, as it is WAY out of control!)

The show's concept is not rocket-science, but it sure is relatable. Take 4 or 5 mothers with varied backgrounds and experiences and plop them in a coffee shop to talk with one another. Each mother has an issue or problem to discuss. Each week, you learn one mother's story and the other mothers offer their advice based on their experiences. But, also helpful is the advice from the "expert" (typically a psychologist of some sort) on how to remedy or alleviate the problem.

I am a fan of ABC's Supernanny show, but one of my main complaints is that they feature very extreme cases with each episode. Surviving Motherhood does not. It shows real moms dealing with everyday parenting issues, such as: dealing with picky eaters, refusing to go to bed on time, and taming the temper tantrums. I highly recommend it!