Dr. Phil and his wife, Robin McGraw, share two children
dishes out plenty of sage advice, and when it comes to parenting, he’s got real-life experience after raising his sons, Jay and Jordan McGraw.
The TV personality and his wife, author and podcast host Robin McGraw, married in 1976 and have since welcomed two children together.
Dr. Phil’s sons followed closely in his footsteps — especially Jay. The older McGraw son works in production while Jordan is a singer. While neither share advice on TV like their dad, both have received wise words from the psychologist.
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When Jordan and wife were worried about leaving daughter Row for their first post-baby date, Dr. Phil offered them guidance.
“I don’t care how much you love your kid. You gotta take a break and recharge your batteries,” he recalled to the show. “It’s important for the child, too, because they learn, ‘Hey, Mom and Dad went away, but they came back!’ That’s how you get away from separation anxiety.”
Here’s everything to know about Dr. Phil’s sons, Jay and Jordan McGraw.
Jay McGraw, 44
Dr. Phil and Robin’s eldest son, Jay McGraw, was born on Sept. 12, 1979.
He holds a bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Southern Methodist University, according to .
Jay’s professional career has kept him close to his dad. The father-son duo co-founded Stage 29 Productions, of which Jay is CEO and president.
Like his father, Jay has appeared on TV: He hosted Fox’s Renovate My Family in 2004, and behind the camera, he created and executive produced , plus a number of Dr. Phil specials, per .
Several years later, he launched RumorFix.com in 2010, which described itself as “an anti-tabloid entertainment website that sets the record straight on celebrity rumors.” The now-defunct platform was later acquired by Hutch Media in 2014, according to a .
In addition, he is a New York Times best-selling author of self-help books for teenagers, including Life Strategies for Teens and Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together.
Another special moment happened in front of the cameras: Jay met his wife, former Playboy Playmate Erica Dahm, while hosting Renovate My Family. Erica and her two identical triplet sisters, who are also former Playboy Playmates, served as construction experts on the show.
Jay and Erica wed on Aug. 12, 2006, in an intimate ceremony at his parents’ home in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Phil served as the best man, and their vows were followed by a reception for 400 guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Since tying the knot, the couple have welcomed daughter Avery Elizabeth in 2010 and son London Phillip in 2011. The elder Phil son enjoys documenting his family’s adventures .
Jordan McGraw, 37
Dr. Phil and Robin’s younger son, Jordan McGraw, was born on Oct. 21, 1986.
Like his famous father, Jordan chose a career in the spotlight. From 2011 to 2015, he was in the alt-rock band before launching his solo career. He with on “Met at a Party” and , the , in 2019.
As for what it’s like being raised by a celebrity psychologist, Jordan told PEOPLE Now that “” on him.
Apart from his work, Jordan is married to TV host and former reality star Morgan Stewart. The two on July 4, 2020, and announced they were expecting a girl one month later.
“Been for years,” the singer quipped .
The duo — who a decade prior — in a private wedding ceremony on Dec. 9, 2020. (Morgan was to her costar for three years.)
Jordan and Morgan are now parents to two children who were born almost exactly one year apart: daughter in 2021, and son in 2022.
According to the couple, they are content with being a family of four. When Morgan returned to co-hosting duties in June 2022, she shared that .
Fast forward, the singer and TV personality are enjoying parenthood, including to celebrate their kids.
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