Dr. Quinn has a habit of bringing up sensitive issues with her children during meals. Each time she does this, at least one of her adopted children stops eating. As a doctor and a mother, this seems to be a poor practice.
Dr. Quinn has a habit of discussing her adopted children's personal issues and frustrations with the town folk and in public locations. She does not respect her children's privacy.
Dr. Quinn is more worried about a 16 year old than an 8 year old.
Ingrid was going to be an au pair.
This episode is the first of three that spotlights the adopted children. This one focuses on Matthew. The next one focuses on Colleen. The third one focuses on Brian.