Jon and Kate's 'Musical House'

July 17, 2009 | Kate Gosselin
Kate and Jon Gosselin move in and move out, just not together

Kate and Jon Gosselin filed for divorce on June 22 -- and now they're playing a game of "Musical House"! When Jon comes to Pennsylvania to visit the kids, Kate heads out!

"Extra" Lifechanger and clinical psychologist Dr. Gabe Crenshaw understands the exes' arrangement, saying, "Time sharing of the house and kids, I believe in that and I believe that it works."

Dr. Gabe stresses that Jon and Kate need to lose the tension, "If parents adjust inappropriately, so will the kids." He adds, "If the parents are on edge, if the parents are frustrated, if the parents are angry, guess what? You've got some angry kids!"

Jon has a 22-year-old girlfriend and a new bachelor pad on Manhattan's Upper West Side. People magazine reports the pop of eight moved in to the two-bedroom digs on June 2. GF Hailey Glassman and Jon were spotted in St. Tropez last week, and People's Michelle Tan tells "Extra" he knew the media would attack. Tan says, "Jon realizes there's going to be a lot of scrutiny on his relationship."

Gosselin and his younger former girlfriend Deanna Hummel didn't last, so will Jon and Hailey make it? Tan thinks their bond is real and Jon is "really just trying to enjoy life."

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Parents and environments which one influence a child most and how?

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OKEKEARU N.
July 20, 2009

My good Dr. How do memories of threatening situation that elicit the “fight or flight response” compare with ordinary memories? Is this why Jon seems to be running from the kids and from Kate? Although I think many would agree there are lots of reasons to run from her.

Ebele

E.M.
July 20, 2009

Can spiritually change the way psychology is used? I ask because im a recovered crack addict and I want to continue to change my life and the life or others, can you help me with this area of my life. I have no problem with being open and honesty with who I am and were god has brought me from, just want to give back to his people what was so freely given to me.

J.C.
July 20, 2009

Dr. Gabe:

What can I do to have a better relationship with my dad? It is hard to talk to my dad, so what are some ways to have a conversation with him? I love my parents. My dad & mom live together. I’m 16 years old.

James
July 19, 2009

Dr. Gabe:

I don’t even have time for jon & Kate drama, I’ve got problems of my own. I just turned 15. My dad wants me to play tennis because that is the sport he played as a kid, so he wants me to play it too. My Mom had me in basketball since I was 7. I like tennis, but it is just something to do when my basketball season is over. I just play tennis to make my dad happy since I am so involved in basketball. Every time I go to play tennis with him he gets very serious and wants me to do everything correct like I am going to go somewhere in tennis. Should I keep playing with him or what should I do?

JB

JB
July 19, 2009

Hey Dr. Gabe!!! Man, you’re just all over the place. I just logged into the other thing—America’s Best Lifechangers. I want to make sure you get my questions.

Thanks, Keesha!! I love Dr. Gabe!! But I agree, it’s time for the REAL and I don’t mean with that “FAKE Lose-Interpretation-of-the-Original-dr. phil” Dr. Gabe is “The Real” For Real!! If they gave you a chance you could whip Jon into shape—Make a man out of him!!!

Kudos on MJ, though, Dr. Gaby, you came from the heart on all of that. Michael would be proud. You’re not making fun of him. That’s right Dr. G, be like my Oprah, baby and take the high road!!!

Debora Lee

Debora
July 19, 2009

hey Dr. Gabe. I’m really glad you’re a part of the Lifechangers dreateam (lol)
But You need to really start tackling the big ISSUES we Americans have. I left you a big concern of mine. Please air it!!!

Keesha

“Why do most young women who are abused as a child grow up to abuse their own children? How do we help them change the cycle?!!”

And where’s the video of you for this stupid Jon * Kate + Mess? Mess!

Keesha
July 19, 2009

Dr. Gabe

The death of Michael Jackson took me by surprise. It is very unfortunate that he had to be called home so soon. My belief is, had Michael been monitored while taking these specific medicines, his death may not have been. I try to remind myself that when individuals pass away, it is by the act of God, and it is just that person’s time to go. I am a fan of Michael Jackson. His memorial service was very difficult to fathom. I feel my emotions attempting to take over as I am typing this because all I can see is the face of Parris and Brooke Shield as the spoke of a father and a friend. These are my feeling on the death of Michael Jackson.

Danielle H.

P.S. I know my comments have nothing to do with Jon & Kate, but, I’m so over them, and Michael Jackson is dead—So Death & Memorial trumps ignorance & stupidity, any day! Don’t be mad @ me Dr. Gaby Baby, I’ll try to find your face.

Danielle Hines
July 19, 2009

But, Dr. Gabe, how do you explain “time Sharing” to kids?! It’s not a weekend in Aspen, you, know?
Figure that one out!!

Sick of It!!

Anonymous
July 19, 2009

Why isn’t anybody talking therapy with this guy?!! My God, I know men do not like to go to therapy, but, that Dr. Gabe is actually a pretty cool doc on the scene. He actually makes a lot of sense! Jon could stand a dose or two of him…Oh but, wait, “Jon can’t handle the truth!”—and that seems to be all Dr. Gabe dispenses…Hey Dr. if Jon isn’t hearing you, the rest of us parents are paying attention!!

Edwina Davies

Edwina
July 19, 2009

Jon and Kate both deserve happiness. Jon is obviously acting out and trying to re-capture his 20’s. Granted, he had 8 kids before he was out of his 20’s and that is hard on anyone. Guess what? So did Kate. Kate has to be the adult and take care of her children. Jon needs to get thru his “wild oats” phase, but should try to just cool out, think about what he really wants, what is feasible, and what he will actually be able to do in the future. Hanging with a skanky drug-using nobody is not a good start. He should go ahead and date women, younger or otherwise, but make some better choices on who he exposes his children to - and you know kids at school are talking to Mady and Kara about his current groupie. I hope Kate meets some nice guys to date or at least be good friends with. Kate doesn’t have the options that Jon has, since she is the mom. Girls, bad or otherwise, will date a guy with kids, and realize dad won’t have as much interaction with the kids as mom will. It is much harder for mom’s with kids to find dates - especially when there are 8 kids under 10 years old! Most would run in the other direction!!

I wish Jon would just get the wackiness out of his system, realize the implications and what might happen as a result of his reckless behavior - what if a Judge won’t let him see his kids as long as he is dating a druggie with a record?! - and just find a way to enjoy his single life like a responsible adult, and love his children when he is with them. Let’s face it, Jon is cute, but he has no real job, doesn’t like to work very hard, and if not for the show, college-aged girls would not be attracted to him. Reality sucks, but there you are!

Mary Anne
July 18, 2009

Jon and Kate both deserve happiness. Jon is obviously acting out and trying to re-capture his 20’s. Granted, he had 8 kids before he was out of his 20’s and that is hard on anyone. Guess what? So did Kate. Kate has to be the adult and take care of her children. Jon needs to get thru his “wild oats” phase, but should try to just cool out, think about what he really wants, what is feasible, and what he will actually be able to do in the future. Hanging with a skanky drug-using nobody is not a good start. He should go ahead and date women, younger or otherwise, but make some better choices on who he exposes his children to - and you know kids at school are talking to Mady and Kara about his current groupie. I hope Kate meets some nice guys to date or at least be good friends with. Kate doesn’t have the options that Jon has, since she is the mom. Girls, bad or otherwise, will date a guy with kids, and realize dad won’t have as much interaction with the kids as mom will. It is much harder for mom’s with kids to find dates - especially when there are 8 kids under 10 years old! Most would run in the other direction!!

I wish Jon would just get the wackiness out of his system, realize the implications and what might happen as a result of his reckless behavior - what if a Judge won’t let him see his kids as long as he is dating a druggie with a record?! - and just find a way to enjoy his single life like a responsible adult, and love his children when he is with them. Let’s face it, Jon is cute, but he has no real job, doesn’t like to work very hard, and if not for the show, college-aged girls would not be attracted to him. Reality sucks, but there you are!

Mary Anne
July 18, 2009

This is a very sad situation. They both seemed like good people in the beginning. They were blessed with 8 beautiful children and the financial means to provide extremly well for them. It appears they turned from God and from each other in the light of their new found fame. If only they could have lost the show and saved their marraige.

rapcmd
July 18, 2009

Jon is only using this I am taking a stand thing to leave his wife and kids for another much younger woman. Kate may have been hard on him but lets face it he is a spinless jerk and any woman will end up doing the same. Way to take a stand Jon, your kids will remember this when they get older. You work through your problems not run from them.

kellie
July 17, 2009

Jon has become a pathetic jerk. Spending money to travel and hang out with girls who wouldn’t give him the time of day if he didn’t have his so called “celebrity” is really sick. This money has been earned on the backs of his children. I used to think Kate was a piece of work. But she has shown maturity Jon doesnt’ seem to have. I hope TLC sends this cheating jerk packing. Why reward this lazy,two timing, lazy loser?

mary
July 17, 2009

Jon Gosselin is a big jerk, and it makes me sick to my stomach that number one, he is already in another relationship, when the divorce isn’t final..and number two, the person he is with, is totally DISGUSTING..His kids are the only ones my heart goes out to. Congrats on ruining your kids’ lives.

Debra
July 17, 2009
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