TLC Enlists 'Band of Mothers' to Provide Real Parenting Advice in SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD

TLC Enlists 'Band of Mothers' to Provide Real Parenting Advice in SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD

- New TLC Daytime Series Debuts After Mother's Day and Brings Edgy Perspective and Sage Advice on Parenting From Real Moms and Childcare Experts -

SILVER SPRING, Md., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The first few moments of motherhood can often be blissful and calm -- but within a few hours, the challenges kick in! From first steps to temper tantrums to sending a child off to school for the first time, it's no wonder people call motherhood "the toughest job you'll ever love." Now, thanks to TLC, no mother has to endure the labors of raising children alone. Since no one understands the joys and challenges of motherhood better than another mother, TLC Daytime premieres SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD, an original new series airing Monday-Friday at 3 PM (ET/PT) on Monday, May 15. Airing immediately following the Daytime Emmy Award-winning series A BABY STORY*, SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD rounds out a strong programming block dedicated to helping mothers and women everywhere.

Each week, SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD gathers a new mix of five real mothers with their young children in a local coffee house for an emotionally-charged discussion about the challenges of parenting. All of the mothers have the courage to speak their minds and bare their souls in an open, honest and refreshing way. The women are all strangers to each other but bonded by one common thread -- all are mothers facing the often-overwhelming struggles of raising children.

Each episode profiles one mother who is struggling with a specific issue - - topics covered include bedtime battles, postpartum depression, sex after baby, working mom's guilt, "terrible twos" and single parenting. TLC's cameras then follow the mother and child around in their environment to witness the problem firsthand. After the mother presents her dilemma, the other mothers weigh in with their own experiences and offer their tried-and- true advice and practical solutions. In addition, each episode features tips and advice about the problem from renowned therapists and childcare experts in every field who offer valuable parenting tips and fresh perspectives on these tough situations.

A refreshing blend of information, bold discussion and real-life stories, SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD will grab the attention of mothers and mothers-to-be -- and even women who plan to be a mother down the road. Viewers gain some good old fashioned motherly advice with an edge -- fun, fresh, entertaining, loaded with solutions to problems most mothers have -- and plenty they're too embarrassed to discuss.

SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD is produced for TLC by Banyan Productions. Lisa Lucas is executive producer for TLC. For Banyan, Dawn Lorenzo is executive producer.

TLC is the only television network dedicated to lifelong learning for viewers who want to grow up, not old. Featuring programming that explores life's key transitions and turning points, TLC presents high-quality, relatable and authentic personal stories. TLC connects more than 94 million homes in North America to the human experience with life's lessons you can't learn from books. TLC is a property of Discovery Communications, the leading global real-world media and entertainment company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in more than 160 countries and territories with 1.3 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's over 90 networks of distinctive programming represent 25 network entertainment brands. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates 120 Discovery Channel Stores. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ:DISCA)(NASDAQ:DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman.

*- A BABY STORY received Daytime Emmy Awards in 2003 & 2006.

Source: TLC

CONTACT: Katie Crockett, +1-240-662-2707, Katie_Crockett@discovery.com,
or Karen Baratz, +1-240-492-1811, KBaratz@comcast.net, both of TLC

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/

-------
Profile: intent