FRIDAY-November 6, 2009

Top Three Ways Youre Making Your Child Obese

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic, with 36 percent of children under 12 overweight. Parents: If your kids are tipping the scales, dont miss the top three ways that you may be contributing to their weight gain. Sarah weighs 173 pounds, and shes only 10 years old. Her

parents, Enrique and Gina, point fingers at each other when it comes to their daughters bad eating habits. Find out what happens when a leading nutritionist makes a house call to see whats lurking in the familys refrigerator. Can the couple get Sarah to shed pounds before she develops serious health issues? Dr. Jim Sears, pediatrician and co-host of the hit show The Doctors, shares his thoughts. Plus, meet the parents of a 5-year-old girl who already weighs 92 pounds. Are they at fault, or could there be an underlying medical issue?

Monday, November 9, 2009

Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alexandra: Divorce & Custody

Viewers first met Alexandra when she was 15 and pregnant She's now 21, a mother of two, on the verge of divorce and facing two custody battles. Alex describes life with her husband, Chris, and why she wants to end her their marriage. Find out her reasons for wanting full custody

of her 20-month-old daughter, Leilah. Then, Alex's mother, Erin, says she's caught in the middle between Alex and Chris. Find out why she feels torn. Next, go behind closed doors to see Alex's first meeting with her attorney and hear their strategy for the divorce and custody proceedings. Then, meet Chris for the first time. Learn his side of the story and how he feels about his soon--to be ex-wife. Don't miss this tense show, and find out what children need most when their parents

divorce.

TUESDAY, November 10, 2009

Lazy Husbands and Cling-On Kids

In these new economic realities, it may make sense to consolidate branches of the family tree under one roof, but this is not a free pass for freeloaders! Dr. Phil speaks with people fed up with family members who arent contributing. Sandys 25-year-old daughter, Jamie, was

unemployed and newly divorced when she moved back home -- along with two rambunctious kids and a dog. Sandy says Jamie doesnt pay rent or help around the house, and shes tired of feeling like a hostage. Dr. Phil helps this frustrated mother establish a new deal with her boomerang kid. Then, Debbie and Paul were sitting in the lap of luxury until Paul lost his job three years ago. Now his family holes up in a hotel room, one step away from homelessness, and Debbie says her

husband needs to get a job -- any job -- or shes walking. Why is it taking Paul so long to find employment? Plus, is it wrong for a grandmother to charge for babysitting her grandkids?

WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009

How to Negotiate Anything

When you think of negotiations, you may think of men in suits and corporate boardrooms, but negotiating happens every day -- even in your own house. Dr. Phil helps his guests negotiate everything from time spent watching football, to where a student gets to attend college, to the price of that new car and even what organs a spouse can donate when they pass away! Learn the principles of making a deal, how to compromise to get what you want and the biggest mistakes you can make when buying a new car. Plus, learn the five things you might not realize

you can bargain for.

THURSDAY, November 12, 2009

Abducted by a Predator

It seems that every day we hear stories about women and children being abducted by strangers, and oftentimes never found alive. Recent news stories include the disappearance of Morgan Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who went missing during a Metallica concert, and 7-year-old Somer Thompson who was kidnapped and murdered while walking home from school. In exclusive interviews, hear the emotional struggles from Morgan and Somer's parents. Do you know the top methods predators use to lure women and children? And, could you be making mistakes on social networking Web sites that put you in danger? Tune in to find out

legal, forensic and defense experts' advice for spotting predators, avoiding abduction and fighting off attackers.

FRIDAY, November 13, 2009

Are You Ready?

Whether you're thinking about tying the knot, having a baby, getting breast implants, revealing a secret or breaking bad news, there's one question you want to know the answer to before you make a decision and that is "Are you ready?" Dr. Phil tackles these topics and more

and offers tips to help you determine if you're prepared to make big and small changes in your life. Plus, find out the six questions you must ask yourself before you make any decision