Supernanny is a reality TV programme which originated in the United Kingdom about parents struggling with their children's behaviour. The UK version has aired on Channel 4

Channel 4

Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...

 with E4 showing repeats since 2004. The program returned in 2010. The show features professional nanny

Nanny

A nanny, childminder or child care provider, is an individual who provides care for one or more children in a family as a service...

 Jo Frost

Jo Frost

Joanne "Jo" Frost is a British nanny and television personality. She was the central figure of the reality television program Supernanny...

, who devotes each episode to helping a family

Family

In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...

 where the parents are struggling with their child-rearing. Through instruction and observation, she shows the parents alternative ways to discipline

Discipline

In its original sense, discipline is referred to systematic instruction given to disciples to train them as students in a craft or trade, or to follow a particular code of conduct or "order". Often, the phrase "to discipline" carries a negative connotation. This is because enforcement of order –...

 their children and regain order in their households.