Schmidt Family

In this episode, Ruth goes to Dublin, Ireland to visit Lauren (32) and Jerome (35) and their children. The oldest kids are Daisy (23), Toplin (20), Garrett (19) and Henry (17). They are forced to work as third parents. The youngest kids are Jinger (12), Josiah (10), Chris (8), Robart (7), Toby (5) and Garrett (3). Jinger is forced to work as a third parent as well, Josiah refuses to do his homework, Chris and Robart are the least badly-behaved and can punch people, Toby and Garrett throw tantrums and bite people. Garrett refuses to give up his pacifier.

Discipline Techniques: Reflection Area and Thinking Pond

Other Techniques: Toy Confiscation, Cooperation, Reward Chart and Green Smoothie