The Parent Test

The Parent Test

  • 2022
  • 1 Seasons
  • 10 Episodes
  •  7  (3)
  •   Returning Series

Hosts Ali Wentworth and parenting expert Dr. Adolph Brown explore different parenting styles -- from helicopter to child-led -- by putting 12 families under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test and sharing the learnings through various situations.

The Parent Test
Seasons
America's Most Effective Parenting Style
10. America's Most Effective Parenting Style
March 02, 2023
The final two challenges of the season tackle some of the biggest obstacles families face; kids are observed while seeing someone else being bullied; one family takes home the title of the "Most Effective Parenting Style."
It's All About Respect
9. It's All About Respect
February 23, 2023
Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take centre stage; kids decide how their parents dress for a professional photo shoot; families must face fear and frustration when they are trapped in a seemingly endless maze.
Limits & Boundaries
8. Limits & Boundaries
February 16, 2023
Strict, high achievement and free-range families return to the hot seat for a new set of challenges that tests the kids' abilities to function without their parents.
The Semi-Finals Begin
7. The Semi-Finals Begin
February 09, 2023
Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.
Every Parent's Worst Nightmare
6. Every Parent's Worst Nightmare
February 02, 2023
Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges.
Let's Talk About Sex
5. Let's Talk About Sex
January 26, 2023
Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the equally unnerving Facts of Life and Snake Alert challenges.
Bubble-Wrapped Children
4. Bubble-Wrapped Children
January 19, 2023
Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parents remain in the hot seat and brave challenges; the families also weigh in on the hot button topic of spanking.
You Have to Make a Superhuman
3. You Have to Make a Superhuman
January 12, 2023
Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and centre; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids.
Stranger Danger
2. Stranger Danger
January 05, 2023
Families take on the Fine Dining Challenge and the Home Alone Challenge; parents help their kids adapt to unfamiliar situations; the kids are met with an unexpected visitor.
Which Way Is the Right Way?
1. Which Way Is the Right Way?
December 15, 2022
Families take on the High Dive Challenge and the Yes Day Challenge.
Description
Hosts Ali Wentworth and parenting expert Dr. Adolph Brown explore different parenting styles -- from helicopter to child-led -- by putting 12 families under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test and sharing the learnings through various situations.
  • Premiere Date
    December 15, 2022
  • Rating
    7  (3)