The Bullard Family

**The Bullard Family** is the 2nd episode of Season 1 American Supernanny Show. It also appeared in Season 1 **Family Update Special**.

## Recap

### Submission Reel

It has been discovered that Jen and Bryce, who are parents, are both owners of a plumbing company. While Bryce handles the outside operations, Jen takes care of the phones and her two boys. However, the boys are quite unruly, especially Brycie, who can be very defiant and speak rudely to his parents. Rylan throws tantrums and can be resistant to eating at times. Additionally, bedtime can be a challenge, particularly when Rylan refuses to sleep. Jen and Bryce have found it easier to give in to their children rather than enforce rules. Both parents desire to regain control of their household and feel empowered, without allowing the boys to take charge.

### Observation

After exchanging greetings, Jo meets up with Jen, Bryce, and Rylan. Brycie joins them after school and starts speaking rudely when his dad asks about his day. Bryce reprimands Brycie and threatens a timeout and earlier bedtime, but Brycie disregards him. Jo inquires about the situation, and the parents express concern that Brycie's behavior has worsened over the years. Jo suggests that Brycie should learn better ways to express his opinions, as his current behavior is unacceptable and the parents are enabling it.

Jen gives crayons to her sons. Rylan colors Brycie's book, causing Brycie to get upset and throw a fit. Jen explains that Rylan is too young to understand, but Bryce repeatedly insists on punishment. The situation remains unresolved, with Bryce walking away and Brycie continuing to color while upset.

Jo realizes the phone is ringing non-stop, making it difficult for Jen to manage. She's always in go mode. Jen continues to work in the kitchen while Bryce and the boys eat spaghetti for dinner. When Jo asks if she'll eat tonight, Jen responds with a yes but later.

After dinner, the boys start playing roughly on the couch, making it difficult for their parents to concentrate. Once they settle down with some drinks, Brycie falls asleep easily while Rylan struggles, leading to frustration between the parents and Rylan ultimately falling asleep on the couch with Jen.

### Parent Meeting

Jo urges the parents at the meeting to be more attentive, but they insist they are fully committed.

### Teaching

Jo introduces a home and family schedule to balance work and personal life. Jen will answer phone calls only during specific time slots; otherwise, they'll go to voicemail.

Jo brings in two Naughty Mats for Brycie and Rylan. During afternoon playtime, Brycie hits his younger brother repeatedly. Jo struggles to put Brycie on the Naughty Mat while he yells at the top of his lungs. After his six minutes are up, Jen asks Brycie to apologize, but he refuses. Jo steps in, telling Brycie to apologize to Jen.

Jen tells Jo that Bryce appeared agitated when he called during a No Phones period. She later informs him that their schedule is important to her as Bryce struggles to separate work and family life.

Jo teaches the Sleep Separation technique to put Rylan to bed. When Jen reads to him, Rylan tries to leave the room, but Jen calmly reminds him to stay. Rylan calls for Jen repeatedly, making her anxious. After putting him back in his crib several times, Jen cries and Jo comforts her. Suddenly, Rylan stops crying and falls asleep.

### Family Test Run

Jo Frost leaves the Bullard's house for the test run in London. At a family dinner, Jen denies Brycie dessert for not finishing his meal. Bryce puts Rylan to bed with a musical toy instead of using the Sleep Separation technique. When Bryce turns off the toy, Rylan starts crying, causing Bryce to fall asleep on the floor of his room. With Jo gone, Brycie is disrespectful to his mother again. Jen warns him of the Naughty Mat but doesn't follow through.

### Watching the DVD and Reinforcement

After watching the footage, Brycie is sent to the Naughty Mat. Jen handles the situation well. With Jo's help, Bryce tries the Sleep Separation technique again. He is surprised when Rylan doesn't get out of his crib. Jo leaves the Bullard family for good after resolving those issues.

**Family Members**
 Bryce Bullard
 Brycie Bullard
 Rylan Bullard

## Gallery

Brycie and Rylan BullardSleepover With Brycie and Rylan