Hey there Mrs. MAnzo, I love you but this post is for your daughter. Lauren you are beautiful!!! I know about the weight struggle girl i have it myself but you inspire me!

Caroline, I just love you....you call it like it is. This was a great episode, and I cried as I watched Jacqueline and Ashley. Why does she harbor so much resentment towards her mother? Is there something were missing? I think its time for tough love, no school, no job, no car. You want to think, and examine your feelings? No problem, you get a roof over your head, 3 square meals, and 1 year to get your act together. Either that or let your father deal with you since you respect HIM so much, go live with him.

It is great Lauren has Jacqueline to give her advice, you really need to stay away from giving any advice. Melissa and her sisters have done nothing but dog Teresa and her family. Your such a sweet hypocrite for talking about how sweet the scene was. Now if they were talking about you or your family, you would start that hate train. Pull up those big girl bully pants.

I wish I had your faith. I think Ashley is one of those people that have to learn the hard way. Time for a little tough love!

Ashley has been spoiled and she is not greatful, period. Chris needs to take that car back. Jacqueline you and Chris are wonderful parents, you do not owe her anything. Stop it, just stop she does not appreciate anything, let her go, she will learn. Don't let her bring anymore tears to you, concentrate on CJ and Nicholas now. It is their turn. Ashley needs to get her hiney put out.

The exercise scene was laugh out loud funny. Love watching you and your family!

Melissa did do an amazing job. She may be the only Housewife/husband that actually has some talent to work with. Maybe Kandi should do a song for her... now that would be HOT!!!!

You bring such joy, peace and grounding to the show, Caroline. Always the voice of reason. I moved from NJ, because my husband is in the Army, but always used to listen to 101.5! So ticked that I can't now! I hope youre still on the air!!!

Loved your comments.... Teresa's photo shoot funny! Kathy's conversation with Rich typical of every parent... Good for her! Melissa's song sounds nice at least is not a Countess nor Simon song! Jacqueline my heart goes out to her, I cried along with her.... As parents we sacrifice ourselves for our kids, and Ashley throws at her mom that at least she did not have a kid at 20, well, at least her mother was responsible enough to keep her, with a wonderful husband by her side who has helped her along the way and a great family that loves her. But let her venture out, she needs that.

I'm sorry to say that Therasa is very katty, (meow) I come from New York originally and I know from first hand how family can be biting. I like Cathy and her husband they are very real, their daughter is beautiful and the son is good looking boy he's going to steal a girls heart. Melissa is doing the right thing by trying to stay close for the children's sake so they get to know the cousins, if it wasn't for the brother Joe I would tell his sister off for good. There is so many people involved in each other's life it's hard to stay away from each other.

Caroline, I just love you....you call it like it is. This was a great episode, and I cried as I watched Jacqueline and Ashley. Why does she harbor so much resentment towards her mother? Is there something were missing? I think its time for tough love, no school, no job, no car. You want to think, and examine your feelings? No problem, you get a roof over your head, 3 square meals, and 1 year to get your act together. Either that or let your father deal with you since you respect HIM so much, go live with him.

LOVED the slicked back hair. Hope you wear it that way again. It created a new you in a very good way. I cannot imagine one of your children being disrespectful to a parent. Sometimes serious psychological issues are involved when people are lazy and not responsible. This young woman will be lost if she goes out to Calif, but that is what she needs to do without financial support of any of her parents. BTW Chris is breathtakingly handsome, as all the Lauritas are.

This is so weird to even write because it is not my thing. With that said when I watch the dynamic between Ashley and Jacqueline it is like watching my relationship with my daughter. My daughter was diagnosised with Depression at first and then finally with Aspergers. (at 17) Never ever in a million years I would have thought this was going on with her. She is on meds and is a different person. I know in one episode a mention that Ashley was in counseling. That is where we got started. I would do anything for parents to not go through the pain in which I see on the episodes. I know we only get very small glimpse into their lives but when I watch Ashley it is reliving my nightmare again.

You and your family are amazing!! It's nice to see family that loves each other for better or worse.

I feel so bad for Jaqueline and Ashley's situation. I went through Ashley's emotions but I have always appreciated, no matter how emotional my mother has acted, my parents, especially my mother, coming from a divorce family. I may have not always agreed with HOW my mom acted, but I have always appreciated where her intentions were. I came from a "you respect your parents" attitude. Nobody ever thought I was going to go to college and do anything b/c of my attitude, but my dad would always encourage me to go to court reporting school. I tell you this, if it wasn't for my mom pushing me; making me realize that you can't always rely on a man, I would have never found my true calling as a teacher. Ashley, I am talking to you from someone who's been there, please listen to ALL the people that love you. They want to push you so you can see your full potential. When I did decide to go to a four year college, I did not think I was going to be a teacher, but I wouldn't have realized this if my mother wouldn't have pushed us to be better than WE thought we could be. I'm a daddy's girl, so this is hard to admit, but you have got to face the fact that you're an adult. In college, when I was off I would clean the whole house or cook. Not only did that make my mom happy b/c she was working, but it made me a better wife b/c I know how to take care of a household. Your parents are right, you need to work hard to play hard. I'm not a judgemental person AT All, but I think that she needs to maybe babysit, or get up early in the morning to make her mom happy IF she wants to stay under that household.

I am posting this here because I really feel you are the voice of reason. I am the younger child in a family where my older sister was adopted from a teenage mother... she IS my family. It really was so awful for me to see Ashley mention to her mother that she could have given her up for adoption years ago... there is a story that my mother tells when I asked when my sister was going back to where she came from and it makes me sick. From the time I was born I knew my sister was adopted and she is older than me and she was a member of this family for 2 years before I was born. She is the boss of this family. She is also my hero. She had a baby a week ago and I am so in love with my nephew it's absurd!!!! ... I am so lucky that I have my sister... obviously her mother wans't ready at the time... but from what I have learned she was 14... NOT 20!!! it makes me sick when I hear Ashley tell Jaqueline that CJ and Nicholas where her choice... (Ashley was the mistake and she is lucky to live with a family, that is her own blood, that stepped up to the plate WAY TOO SOON, top provide for her. My sister may not share the same genes as me... but she is my sister. It wasn't my parents choice to have 4 misscarages, in between adopting 1 fabulous older sister and having me... Please help Ashley appreciate all she has... or had (I honeslty hope they send her to LA to fend for herself.)

Lauren is BEAUTIFUL! And you are WRONG for giving out shouts to Melissa in your blog - you say you are staying neutral... but looks like you have chosen Team Melissa. Cannot recall you giving out shouts to Teresa in your blog in the past on the success of her cooking books. Why not truly be neutral and chose not to comment on either of them?

Caroline, it makes me sad to see your daughter not love herself physically like she should. She needs to come down south b/c she looks more like the girls down here in Louisiana...no but seriously, she looks like me and my cousins and she is a terrific girl and has so many talents that she should be confident in herself b/c she is prob too smart for the boys up there! I think she is beautiful, inside and out, and if she has found a man that loves her for that respectful, smart, caring, and beautiful woman that she is. I have always had people tell me how pretty they think I am, but I have always felt insecure b/c I don't want people to judge me off my looks. Lauren is the coolest chick EVER...like she is what you would want your cuz or bff to be, or daughter. She should feel awesome about who she is b/c I would want her to do my make up or hair anytime...lol. No she is going to be so successful that I would prob. do that for her. Please let her know, that she is good role model to twenty-something year olds that don't know what to do with their lives. She didn't know when I first started watching, but now she has a clear direction. You go girl!

Well, Caroline, you're usually right, so I hope Ashley listens, sees and truly hears the hurt she causes both sets of her parents, but none more than Jacqueline. Going to California is a ridiculous idea when she has a cousin who has a vested interest in her future, is wiling to help her AND loves her! Sad scene watching Jacqueline sob like that! Yes, your brother Chris is amazing and Ashley's biological Dad and step Mom seem so wonderful. Time will tell.... Lauren is a beautiful gal, but she has to feel that herself. You do a GREAT job of boosting the self worth and images of your kids! Sad but powerful episode. I pray there are positive changes for Ashley!!!!

Well said. Ashley is not evil: she's just a spoiled kid. It happens. It probably doesnt seem like it at this point to her parents but the bottom line is that with the amount of support she gets from such loving parents (all 4 of course) she WILL grow up. We all do - some of us just take longer than others.

As for Lauren, I only wish she could see what the rest of us watching her on TV do: this lovely, young woman with beautiful skin, gorgeous eyes and some much-envied curves. Unfortunately too much emphasis in modern society has been placed on thin=beautiful and healthy. And I say that as someone 5'4" and 107 lbs. Marilyn Monroe, Jane Mansfield, etc. were all considered great beauties - and they were far from being beanpoles. Health and Beauty is not about clothing size; its about being toned and eating sensible. About being proud of having the curves that someone like me only dreams of having. About looking in the mirror and seeing the experiences that make you who you are - not what the material hanging on you looks like.

Caroline, Please tell Lauren that she is absolutely beautiful for me. Also tell her that her health is more important than being a size 0!!!!!

Ashley is only 20 - I floated until i was 25 and turned out fine!

She still is very young! I can see people want the best for her,,but ..It is her path! cut her off...If she wants to be broke and live,,let her!

Lauren is a beautiful person. Coming from the same situation as her your reaction to her feelings wasn't really re-assuring. It actually made me feel like you were sad she got those "genes" and that her feelings are correct. Lauren is BEAUTIFUL AS SHE IS NOW. I cant speak about her on the "inside" but from what we see on the show she seams to be a beautiful kid inside and out. If she struggled with her weight you're her mom, you made the meals and did the food shopping remember that. I see why she may be a little insecure now i think you may be a little insensitive to her feelings sometimes and more concerned about "your" feelings for her feelings. Hense you crying because she has a bad self image.

I think your Lauren is BEAUTIFUL BOTH INSIDE & OUT! (She has great dimples when she smiles and an excellent attitude as well.) I understand her body issues all too well having struggled with my weight all my life. My doctor told me that as long as I was a "healthy weight" that I should be satisfied with my body. As long as her Cholesterol levels, HDL & LDL are in a good range and she is considered "healthy" by her other stats, she should enjoy the wonderful person she is. You correct about the importance of exercising. Even if you walk at a good pace for at least 30 minutes, you are doing your body good. Lots of good wishes with her endeavors; she's such a lovely young woman.

Caroline, you are an amazing woman. You always know just the right thing to say or do. I love that about you. Your daughter is beautiful. Whether she is overweight or not should not matter, she is beautiful. I hope she gains the self confidence to realize that. The scene with Ashley and her parents and step parents was heartbreaking. She doesn't realize how lucky she is to have all of those people on her side and helping her. I feel so bad for Jacqueline. She is a good mother and she wants the best for her daughter. Ashley seems like an ingrate. Her mother has been there for her, raised her, and she does not deserve to be treated the way she is treating her. Her stepfather is the best. She is so lucky to have him. He is so good to her mother and to her. It is amazing. Ashley really needs to give credit where credit is due. Her mother is an incredible mother. Her mother was young when she had her and did a great job at mothering her. Her stepfather is doing everything he can to help her and he deserves a lot of credit as well. She needs to have respect for her parents. They want the best for her.

Well sorry Caroline...butttt ...Jacqueline has to do what she is doing...let her loose on her own. Ashley acts like a spoiled brat. She thinks she knows it all...let her see...LA will eat her alive...but that is what she needs to learn. It's called tough love. Both Chris and Jackie have tried being caring supportive parents..but Ashley thinks she knows it all. Time to let her fall on her face to learn the hard way.

OMG, Caroline!! PLEASE pass along to your daughter that she is a GORGEOUS woman!!! Not only because of her looks ,but her beautiful personality that shines through so well. She is the complete package & I hope Vito (I hope its still Vito) knows how lucky he is to have her. Just keep your head up Lauren :)

Caroline - I hope this girl gets her act together. Ashley - you need to grow up! I was saving dimes and nickels when I was 14 years old, along with my 3 sisters to save enough money to buy my parents presents. It didn't matter what it was - it was all done with love! I sure hope you realize one of these days just how lucky you are - stop being a little brat!!!!! Get a job - go back to school, but more important - THANK all four of your parents!!!! And mean it! Nothing seems to get through to you - I lost my dad in 1992 - I can't hug him, kiss him, or talk to him - I'd give anything to have him here to say I love you Dad! You need to grown up, and I'm sure Aunt Caroline agrees - l'm sure you wouldn't survive living under her rules - get your act together and appreciate all the wonderful things and people you have in your life!

Hey there caroline!! i was crying and crying when i saw the "intervention" for ashley.... You could actually feel Jaqueline's pain :( Hopefully ashley will sooner than later learn to appreciate her mom the way she deserves.....

I absolutely love watching you in action as a Mom. You truly love those kids with your whole being and I hope my kids turn out half as good as yours.

Caroline...how exactly did you loose all the weight if you can't even jump, kick or punch...???

Wonderful..this is the first blog where you are not bashing Theresa.

Caroline, You are my inspiration! You are such an amazing woman, wife, and mother! Your advice is amazing.....I just wish sometimes you'd tell Teresa just how it is!! I agree that Jaqueline is amazing and my heart breaks for her with each time Ashley is disrespectful. Much love!

Hi Caroline...you are right about this episode it made me cry too. But the reason I am writing is more in regards to Loren. I am so upset with her I felt like grabbing a hold of her and shaking her to her senses. How dare she say that even if she lost the weight she would never feel good about her looks! What is wrong with her? She is a beautiful young women , not just from the inside but outside too. How you come across to people is a package deal, both who you are on the inside as well as the outside pkg. But what really makes you is your self confidence. When you have that people see it and it is a very attractive feature...it draws people to you. I am speaking from personal experience. I won't go into a long history of my experiences here, but let me tell you I am 51 yrs old and have had a weight problem since 19. I can confidently say that I still turn heads and have men attracted to me with age and weight and all. Not being conceited just telling it like it is. It is because I am secured within myself. Loren needs to open her eyes and take a closer look at herself and be confident that she really is beautiful even as she is. Don't let her weight determine who she is. Yes if you can lose the weight because it is healthier for her, but it is not what defines who she is or how beautiful she is. Please tell her what I said and I hope she takes it to heart...not trying to blow smoke up her but, what for? I usually don't post but this episode moved me so much I had to write to you. Next on the list is Jacqueline...even though she still hast blogged about the last episode.

this post is for Lauren.........you are beautiful......the world sees it, and we wish you would, because we love you.......8 lbs of sausage and all!!!!!

no one seems to recognize that ashley want the life her mother has without the work.

One day my husband just so happended to walk in the room while I was watching the show. He saw Lauren and said to me that is a pretty girl , she has beautiful eyes. So Lauren you have smarts(1) which will last forever and beauty which God helping will too.

Hello Caroline - I don't have much time before the day starts and I'm off running but I wanted to post something to you and your daughter. I find you both to be amazing. I enjoy watching the two of you. I know the struggles of Lauren's weight issues and continue with them now - please ( tell her from the viewers ) that she is beautiful. One day she will look in the mirror and not only see the beauty from within but from without.

Thank you for being there for her and for you fans. Much appreciated.

(Not sure if this was posted, doesn't look like it.)

Caroline -

I don't have much time before I must be off and running for the day, but I had to find some time to write quickly to you and your daughter. You two are both beautiful and amazing. I find you both to be inspirational and enjoyable. Lauren is, without a doubt, beautiful. With a mother like you, she will - one day - find that she is as beautiful as we see her. I've had weight issues my whole life and continue to struggle with them to this day. She is not alone and I wish her the best. You both are beautiful.

Caroline, I think it's sweet you remain so positive on the issue of Ashley because she is obviously taking some deserved heat. Perhaps more than just being ungrateful, disrespectful and spoiled she is just emotionally immature and underdeveloped. Her actions, words, attitude, and body language are that of a thirteen year old not a twenty year old but unintentionally. Poor Jacqueline.

Hello Caroline, You seem lovely as a mother, but sometimes you come off as very rigid with everything else, i think you need to tone it down a little bit, to show the amazing person that you are. With Teresa you seem annoyed all the time, but if she was your friend once, i think you can cut her some slack. She is who she is and you should respect it, the same way i think she respects you. Not everyone want to listen to advice.!! i learned that the hard way!!! Good luck!!

I wish I had the support from my mother that you have given Lauren with her weight issues. My own mother had talked freely to people, sometimes in front of me, sometimes not, about my looks and weight since I was a little girl. Then she would pass me the mashed potatoes and gravy. I look at other women who are "weighty", and they seem so comfortable and confident with who they are. You give Lauren living advice. She must know that it's not only her mother that sees her as a beautiful person inside and out. She has so much "together" for her age than some people twice her age are. Her weight hasn't held her back from succeeding. Being a good person who has a lot to offer society trumps skinny any day of the week. Love comes in all sizes. Just love yourself and who you are, the rest will follow.

Caroline, honestly....Melissa can't sing....thank goodness for hi tech equipment that can cover up all her singing flaws, but so sad that you continue to cover up her flaws. Why did you not mention the fact that she sat around bashing Teresa with her sisters. You are one sided when it comes to the Hatfields (Teresa) and the McCoys (Melissa,Kathy) feud. (lol) You seem to reprimand Teresa all the time but you let the McCoys behavior slide. That just is not fair or balance! You dont see it but you are unknowingly fueling this fire....by being onesided. I hope we can see a fair and balanced approach with the Hatfield and Mccoys feud from you in the future!

Caroline, I , too, have had weight issues. Hard to lose it. Try the protein big brkfast, protein and veg at lunch and only salads for dinner. Worked for me!!! Lauren is gorgeous. Losing weight will just physically make her feel better. She CAN DO IT!! To Ashley, I am glad you are always encouraging her and have faith. I think she needs tough love. Out on her own, no one footing the bill. She will learn very quickly!! She will come around but not if you wrap her in cotton batting and carry a guilt trip. She needs to w-o-r-k. That'll shape her up.

Lauren is a beautiful girl. I love her dimples and beautiful skin.

I hope that Ashley wakes up. I was raised by a single parent who sacrificed to give me a great childhood. We weren't rich monetarily but rich with love. Ashley is very blessed! Jacqueline is a great Mom!

Thank you for seeing the light and dont bashing Teresa this time around.

It was funny watching you all at the gym. I am with Caroline on the push up scene. This post also is for Lauren. I hope when you sit down and watch your show you see the beauty you exude on screen. You have a wonderful, peaceful, and confident presence, please do not let your weight issues overshadow that. As a person who struggles with weight everyday I understand what it can do to your self image but you really need to look at your at yourself and see what a true beauty you are. And just an FYI you are not overweight, you may not be a size 2 but you have a great figure.

Lauren...You're just lovely! A wonderful blend of your Mom & Dad. I too, am blessed with a very close relationship with my daughters (25 & 21) and I gaurandamntee ya Ashley's piss poor attitude would not have been allowed to grow in my house. I remember Caroline using a phrase I have used--" Iron hand." HEY BRAVO----Give Lauren a BLOG!!!

Hey,Lauren u r beautiful just the way u r. I deal with weight issues myself. Lauren if you want to lose weight do it for you. other than that u r look perfect.