[3] The series is produced by Eureka Productions and was created by Chris Culvenor.
[1][4] It was originally announced at Nine Entertainment's 2021 upfront on 16 September 2020 to be titled The Parent Jury with Supernanny host Jo Frost.
[5] However, due to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Frost was unable to travel for filming and the series proceeded without her, with the series being retitled to Parental Guidance.
[6] Auditions for a second season were opened in January 2022,[7] which was renewed in September 2022.
[11] Bridget McManus of The Age said, "Despite the conflict and the competition format, Coulson insists Parental Guidance is not designed to judge or shame.