

Parental Guidance
Ally Langdon and Australian parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson team up with ten sets of parents with very different parenting styles, putting their methods to the ultimate test.
Cast

Allison Langdon
Self

Dr. Justin Coulson
Self
Seasons

E1Episode 1
Nov 1, 2021
Ten groups of parents are brought together, to complete challenges that put their parenting style to the ultimate test. The judges... the other parents.

E2Episode 2
Nov 2, 2021
We join the parents as they face how their children respond to 'Stranger Danger'. Continuing the search for Australia's best parenting style.

E3Episode 3
Nov 3, 2021
The parents, and their styles are put to the test when their children are faced with their most fearful challenge yet. How will the parents coach their children through the test?

E4Episode 4
Nov 8, 2021
The hot seat has switched as the other five parents prove that their parenting styles can live up to the test.

E5Episode 5
Nov 9, 2021
Week two continues as five parenting styles battle to see which is the most effective. Questions arise over parents' morals and how it's affecting their children.

E6Episode 6
Nov 10, 2021
It's the end of week two, which parents and their parenting styles will join the 'Crowded House' next week. It all lies in the hands of the other parents.

E7Episode 7
Nov 14, 2021
Four parents have made it to 'Crowded House' where they'll be parenting all the kids through the 'super challenges'. The search for Australia's best parenting style continues.

E8Episode 8
Nov 15, 2021
It's the second day in the 'Crowded House' and the next sets of parents are in charge. Which two parenting styles will go through to the Final Challenge?

E9Episode 9
Nov 16, 2021
The Final Challenge is here and two of the parents are sent into the Aussie Bush on a camping trip that will push their limits to the ultimate test.

E1Episode 1
Jun 5, 2023
The search for Australia's best parenting style begins with 12 sets of parents meeting to compare their approach and complete challenges that put their parenting styles to the test. (2022)

E2Episode 2
Jun 6, 2023
Honest, outback, gentle and lighthouse parents take on the next set of challenges, tackling bullying and facing the terror of losing a child. Hosted by Ally Langdon with Dr Justin Coulson.

E3Episode 3
Jun 12, 2023
A new group of parents become the focus parents. Spiritual, Team, Stage and Influencer parents. Hosted by Ally Langdon with Dr Justin Coulson.

E4Episode 4
Jun 13, 2023
Spiritual, Team, Stage and Influencer parents leave nothing in the tank as they show us how they give their kids skills to protect their lives and get them to face their fears. Hosted by Ally Langdon with Dr Justin Coulson.

E5Episode 5
Jun 18, 2023
The hot seat is switched for the last time as American, Road School, Slow and Unstructured parents step up to be the focus parents to prove their parenting styles are the best. Hosted by Ally Langdon with Dr Justin Coulson.

E6Episode 6
Jun 19, 2023
It's the last round of challenges before the final, and American, Road School, Slow and Unstructured parents are ready to show us their best.

E7Episode 7
Jun 20, 2023
Four sets of parents have made it to the final where their parenting is stripped bare to decide Australia's best parenting style.
E1Screen Time
Jun 30, 2025
Eight sets of parents tackle the most important issues in parenting, starting with the conversations of Screen Time. The parents put their families under the microscope.
E2Peer Pressure
Jul 7, 2025
In this must watch exposé of modern Peer Pressure, the Traditional, Up Front, Active and Pro Tech parents are back in the hot seat to unpack how to support kids to make real friendships and avoid toxic influences. When the conversation turns to consent, major cracks in their approaches are revealed.
E3Body Image
Jul 14, 2025
Four new sets of parents take the front row for a tough look at Body Image. The Hard Way, Life School, Authoritative and Positivity parents share their stories and have the mirror held up to their approach to healthy eating and exercise. Home truths are revealed with shocking revelations around the eating disorder epidemic.
E4Mental Health
Jul 21, 2025
Addresses the foundations of mental health and how parents can foster positive mental well-being in their children.
Storyline
Ally Langdon and Australian parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson team up with ten sets of parents with very different parenting styles, putting their methods to the ultimate test.
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