01-23-12 -- 01-27-12

Has Your Obsession Gone Too Far? Shopaholic Mom Destroying Family

Monday, January 23, 2012

What do you do when an obsession takes control of someone you love?

Anderson meets a mom whose compulsive shopping is tearing her family apart. Her daughter wrote to the show, desperately asking for Anderson's help. Worried their mother is not listening to their concerns and ruining their family, both daughters wish their mother would have a significant college fund for them, instead of spending upward of $150,000 on hoarding possessions. Her daughters are desperate to help her. Can she be saved?

Obsessed with your daily coffee? Obsessed with makeup? Obsessed with collecting something unusual? Are you unable to stop an addictive behavior? Find out if your passions or compulsions might really be dangerous obsessions. Start the conversation early: what compulsive or obsessive behaviors are part of your daily routine?

Behavioral Expert [Cute] Dr. Mike Dow tells viewers the top signs of a dangerous compulsion, tips to avoid the behavior, and what steps you can take to stop it.

Plus, before watching the show, take [cute, cute, cute] Dr. Dow's "Am I Obsessed?" [Am I Obsessed? three times "cute" -- for lack of space -- Am I Obsessed?] Quiz and play along with the audience.

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Man-imony: Should Women Have to Pay Alimony to Their Ex-Husbands?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Anderson explores the rising trend of "man-imony," in which women are court-ordered to pay alimony to their ex-husbands.

In a daytime exclusive, Anderson speaks with Crystal Harris, who explains why after being sexually and physically assaulted by her husband for years, she is now forced to pay him $1,000 monthly in alimony, in addition to having already paid approximately $47,000 in his legal fees.

Anderson speaks with several other women currently paying "man-imony," as well as experts who provide tips on what women can do to protect their money from their exes.

Plus, find out the number one thing women do wrong when it comes to money.

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Should You Call the Cops on Your Kids?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Would you call the police on your own kids? Are parents turning over parenting to police? Anderson speaks with moms who claim that they were so overwhelmed by their children's behavior that they actually called the cops to have them arrested.

Meet a mother who claims her daughter ruined her life... and mom wound up in jail as a result of involving law enforcement. Then, meet another mom who called police when one daughter bit the other. Are these children out of control, or are these moms bad parents?

Anderson also talks to a police captain who says he gets calls from parents all the time... even to get their kids out of bed! Should police resources be used for this?

Plus, meet the woman who has been dubbed "America's Worst Mom," Lenore Skenazy, who made global headlines when she let her then 9-year-old son ride the subway in New York City alone. Skenazy discusses helping "helicopter" moms raise "free-range kids" on her new show, TLC International's "World's Worst Moms."

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Your Family's Secret Life: 'Sex Addiction' & 'Shocking Teen Trends Uncovered'

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Anderson explores the secrets family members keep, including a hidden addiction many experts say is on the rise: porn. Anderson is joined by an expert who provides tips to discover if your own spouse is hiding secrets, and explains the difference between a healthy sexual appetite and an addiction.

[My own equal opportunity graphic for Family's Secrets, Sex Addiction, AnderAddiction, Love, Sex, Scandals, in fact, anything you can find in the National Enquirer and more!]

Plus, Anderson investigates new drug trends among teenagers -- that all parents need to be aware of -- from synthetic marijuana to bath salts, to gummy bears soaked in alcohol and more.

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What Does Confessed Murderer Joran van der Sloot's 'Guardian Angel' Say Now? Plus, Anderson Surprised by a Special Guest

Friday, January 27, 2012

Just days after Joran van der Sloot pled guilty to the murder of 21-year-old Stefany Flores in Peru, Mary Hamer, his self-appointed "guardian angel," responds to his confession and reveals why she still believes he's innocent.

Hamer also exclusively shares intimate letters exchanged with van der Sloot as he awaits sentencing.

Plus, a mystery guest surprises Anderson! [No, it's not me, I promise.]