Updated 11/2/2009 12:59:35 PM
November 3, 20009 The Dr. Phil Family Returns: Alex Confronts Her Family"
Dr. Phil continues his conversation with Alex, now 21, mother of two and on the verge of divorce. Her family has repeatedly said that she doesn't make good choices, and now she confronts her mother, Erin, and sister, Katherine. First, Erin and Alex have a tense and emotional meeting. Find out what Alex really wants from her mother. Will they come to an understanding? Then, Alex and Katherine square off. What's at the root of the sisters' anger? And, Dr. Phil and Alex plan a strategy moving forward. Can this broken family come together when they need each other most? November 3, 2009
"Save My Son" Show You've heard of sexting, the choking game and teens using salvia to get high, but did you know that 1.6 million teens abuse prescription medication? Rick and JoAnne admit they missed the warning signs when their 19-year-old son, Michael, started taking OxyContin to increase his alertness in school. Now they believe their son is hooked on the pills, and they say he lies, cheats and steals to feed his addiction. Dr. Phil conducts an exercise with the family that brings them all to tears. Does Michael want to kick his habit, or is it too late for him to change?
November 4, 2009 "Pressure for Perfection"
Most parents want their children to succeed -- in school, sports or hobbies. But can a competitive spirit go too far? Ronda says she wants her 10-year-old daughter, Brianna, to become a baton twirling champion. She says she makes her child practice two hours a day, gets into arguments with other baton moms and has spent over $15,000 on costumes! Thomas says his wife's obsession is causing major problems in their marriage. Will Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu give the controlling mom a wake-up call? Then, Corey says his dreams of becoming a champion speed skater came to a halt when he tested positive for steroids at age 13. He says his father injected him with the drugs to give him a competitive edge and is now serving six years in federal prison for his act. Now 20, Corey says he hasn't spoken to his dad since he was arrested two years ago. Can the young man forgive his father and learn to trust him again? And, is Corey's career over for good? November 5, 2009
"Are You Ready for Divorce?"
With the divorce rate at more than 50 percent, it's inevitable that you or someone you know will end a marriage. How do you know if you're ready for divorce? What do you do if one spouse wants out but the other wants to stay? Dr. Phil works with a couple on the verge of divorce to see if they are prepared to go their separate ways? Don't miss the legal and emotional issues you need to be prepared for before you file, the right and wrong ways to go about it, and the five questions you need to ask that will determine if you're ready to call it quits. Civil and family attorney Areva Martin offers her list of what to do to protect yourself if you're getting divorced.
November 6, 2009
"Top Three Ways You're 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, don't miss the top three ways that you may be contributing to their weight gain. Sarah weighs 173 pounds, and she's only 10 years old. Herparents, Enrique and Gina, point fingers at each other when it comes to their daughter's badeating habits. Find out what happens when a leading nutritionist makes a house call to see what'slurking in the family's 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?
