Crash Test Mommy

Michelle is a mother of three who has got motherhood mastered, but best friend Casandra only offers condescending criticism on being a mother and thinks her career as a professional dog walker is far more difficult.

Denise Darby, mom to 3 young boys, lives the life of a single parent - even though she's not actually single. All Denise wants is her husband to show up and be with the kids.

Ellen Reid is a very hands-on Mom, with high standards. Ellen's brother Jim Bob says she should tackle a construction job if she wants to know what real work feels like.

Sheryl wants her husband Adrian to understand that being a stay at home Mom is tough, especially for someone with diabetes, and that if he doesn't help out a little more, her health is going to fail.

Mother of five Carrie's biggest critic, Stephanie Swanson, is Carrie's best friend and basement tenant. She's convinced with a little planning, being the newest Crash Test Mommy is going to be a breeze.

Jane wants her husband John to appreciate all the work she does around the house and for her family, but she also has a hidden agenda for the weekend.

Jocelyn feels that lately her life has become one long detention, with every day a living mantra of go-go-go and rush-rush-rush. As a result, she sees the importance of establishing a routine for her and the children, but her husband Kyle just wishes she would go with the flow.

Kathleen's husband Paul is a former military man who believes that if Kathleen's schedule was just a little more regimented both their lives would be a whole lot easier.

Gordon Jr. wants to hear from his father that he's a good dad and wants Gordon Sr. to stop his incessant criticisms that he calls "suggestions".

Krista can't wait to have kids and stay at home with children for a vacation from work. She thinks you can have children and still have the same life you did before children; Amber thinks she's in for a rude awakening.

Lawrence has taken on the role of Crash Test Mommy and by the end of the weekend Amira needs Lawrence to appreciate her and the kids in order to make things better.

With three kids under the age of five, Leena Chandi makes no excuses when it comes to asking for help. Sister in law Angela thinks Leena uses her kids for just that - an excuse for everything.

Phil likes to come home and play videogames for hours on end. He won't even give Donna an occasional break by taking the kids out of the house because he's embarrassed by what others might think of his children, and in turn, his parenting skills.