Parents' Guide to

Yummy Mummy

By Lucy Maher, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

"Mom-provement" show will probably bore kids.

TV Discovery Health Channel Reality TV 2005
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What's the Story?

In YUMMY MUMMY, stressed-out moms with everyday problems get expert advice and help from Canadian TV personality/working mom Erica Ehm. In each episode, Ehm helps fellow moms who are dealing with raising kids, working full- or part-time, and running a household find balance. She gives her own advice but also relies on a panel of experts to aid in de-stressing the frazzled, exhausted parents. For example, a young mother returning to work after her child's birth gets advice on time management -- which includes talking to her boss about implementing a flex-time schedule, hiring someone to do her household chores for her, and relying on her husband and a babysitter when she needs a break. Another woman gets a makeover (including Botox injections and hair, makeup, and clothing changes) to help her feel better about being an older mom among the group of younger parents at her kids' school.

Is It Any Good?

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Yummy Mummy is like a televised version of Parenting and Real Simple magazines. Its segments are sure to entertain moms (if they can find the time to watch!), but it offers little to engage or entertain young viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the difficult jobs that mothers and fathers have. Why do moms and dads get tired sometimes? What's it like to balance the demands of a family with other responsibilities? What can kids do to help? Does a show like this really help make parents' jobs easier? Why or why not?

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