How to Be on SuperNanny

If despite your best efforts as a parent, your children continue to act out and push boundaries, then you may be perfect for the help of Jo Frost and the popular ABC reality show SuperNanny. To get your unruly family under control by appearing on the show, read on to find out how to be on SuperNanny.

Tips

  • Any types of families may apply

  • Call or fax an application to apply

  • Be ready to additional interviews to complete the casting process

  • Be ready to adapt to new rules or techniques

Introduction

The popular reality show SuperNanny takes families of all types, ages and situations to provide them assistance from SuperNanny Jo Frost in an attempt to bring some order. To select the lucky participants, producers accept phone calls and applications.

Step 1: Know the Requirements

SuperNanny accepts families of all situations and backgrounds, but due to the nature of the program, those interested must meet specific eligibility requirements to be considered.

  1. Parents must be 21 years of age or olderhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  2. Families must be a legal United States resident and live within the countryhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  3. Parents may not hold or be a candidate for public office and agree to not run for office within 12 months of when the show airshttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  4. Parents may never have been convicted of a felony or had a restraining order entered against themhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  5. Families must be willing to submit to background checks and medical and psychological testinghttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  6. Family members or those in the same household may not be employed by ABC, The Walt Disney Company or persons or companies affiliated with the showhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf
  7. Parents must be willing to take one or two weeks off work to film the showhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/supernanny/application2008.pdf

Step 2: Call to Apply

As one option of letting producers know of your interest, prospective families can call the toll free hotline to apply.

  1. Call (877) NANNY-TIME (877-626-6984)http://abc.go.com/site/casting
  2. Listen to the instructions carefully and be sure to mention your name, location and specific situation
  3. Explain why you would be perfect for the show
  4. Express a genuine need for the help of SuperNanny Jo Frost

Step 3: Complete the Application

If you'd rather explain your situation on paper and be sure you are telling producers what they need to know, you have the option of completing an application instead of calling the hot line.

  1. Visit the ABC official site to download and print the applicationhttp://abc.go.com/site/casting
  2. Answer each question openly and honestlyhttp://abc.go.com/site/casting
  3. Read and sign that you agree to the attached release formshttp://abc.go.com/site/casting
  4. Fax your completed application with a photo of your entire family to (323) 904-4684http://abc.go.com/site/casting

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