Dr. Phil’s Kids: Meet Children Jay McGraw and Jordan McGraw

Dr. Phil has been a staple on daytime television since 2002, dishing out his expertise as a world-renowned psychologist and mental health professional on his eponymous talk show. When it comes to being the dad of his two kids, Jay McGraw and Jordan McGraw, the TV personality gives even greater advice to his children.

“He’s not Dr. Phil to me, he’s my dad,” Jordan told Today in June 2021. The TV star’s younger son noted even though his father “likes to sit there and watch [him] figure stuff out on [his] own with a smile on his big bald head,” Jordan knows “where to go” if he ever has “a question.”

Dr. Phil has been a devoted parent since welcoming his kids with wife Robin McGraw. The longtime couple wed in 1976 and started their family when the Inside My Heart author gave birth to their first child, Jay, in 1979. Jordan arrived more than seven years later in 1986.

The Doctors star did a wonderful job raising his boys with his brunette beauty, and at this point in their lives, they’re embracing being grandparents. Considering both Jay and Jordan have started families of their own, Dr. Phil is filled with pride watching his sons become dads.

Speaking exclusively with Closer in April 2018, the Life Code author praised his eldest son for being a “great” father, saying he “tried to lead by example” when he was raising Jay. “[I showed] him [the importance of] investing time in your kids. I coached basketball for 14 years with my boys, and Robin and I never missed a game!”

In addition to being a good example, Dr. Phil is always there to give his sons input when they need it. When Jordan became a dad for the first time in February 2021, the Emmy winner gave his child the best advice about spending time apart from his newborn.

“I don’t care how much you love your kid. You gotta take a break and recharge your batteries,” Dr. Phil recalled to Today. “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.”

To learn more about the couple’s two kids, keep scrolling!

Jay McGraw

Born on September 12, 1979, the eldest son of Dr. Phil and Robin paved a successful career very similar to his father. Not only is Jay a writer and television producer, but he’s accomplished a lot more in his life. Per IMDb, he has worked as an executive producer on a handful of his dad’s primetime specials, and he also has producing credits for Decision House, Face The Truth and Bull. His work on The Doctors earned him an Emmy Award.

According to Jay’s bio on Dr. Phil’s website, he’s also the president and CEO of the L.A.-based video production company Stage 29 Productions, as well as Bird Street Books, Inc. and Ghost Mountain Books, Inc. So far, he’s authored six books, including Life Strategies for Teens and Closing the Gap. Additionally, Jay is the cofounder of Doctor on Demand, an app that “allows fast, easy and cost-effective video visit access to some of the best certified doctors, psychologists and other healthcare providers in the country.”

As far as his personal life goes, Jay has been married to his wife, Erica Dahm, since 2006. The duo are the parents of their two kids, Avery Elizabeth McGraw and London Philip McGraw.

Looking back on everything he has achieved, Jay said he knows “for a fact” he “wouldn’t be” where he is today “if it weren’t for” Dr. Phil. “He sets the bar very high,” Jay exclusively told Closer in 2018. “People say he’s very tough, but if you really pay attention, he’s equally as supportive, and he’s always got a good answer that makes sense.”

Jordan McGraw

The pair’s second son was born on October 21, 1986. Like his older brother, Jordan is also extremely successful. Rather than getting into the TV business, however, he pursued a music career. In 2019, he released his first tune, “Flexible,” followed by a three-song self-titled EP later that year. More recently, he debuted a single titled “Her” in April 2021, followed by his latest release, “She,” in July. So far, he’s already toured with bands as popular as the Jonas Brothers.

In between focusing on his music, Jordan is a dedicated husband to his wife, Morgan Stewart. The musician and the E! News star wed in December 2020. The handsome hubby shared a pic of the couple on their wedding day via Instagram, simply writing, “12-9-20.” Three months later, the couple revealed they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Row, in February 2021. “Row Renggli McGraw 2/16/21,” Jordan penned.

Dr. Phil also marveled over the baby girl’s arrival, sharing a pic of his dog posing in front of pink balloons that spelled out her name. “Row’s welcoming committee/personal security! By the way … I am, OF COURSE, her favorite,” the doting grandpa gushed.

Baby Row won’t be an only child for long, though, as Jordan and his spouse announced they are expecting their second child. Alongside a photo holding Morgan’s baby bump via Instagram in September 2021, the musician wrote, “Round 2.” Robin celebrated the exciting news and left a sweet message on behalf of her and Dr. Phil. “Yay!!! You and Morgan and Row are adorable! We can’t wait to meet baby No. 2! We love you,” the happy grandma penned.