ML gets an inside perspective on the new TLC docu-series from one of the moms on the show.

The new TLC docu-series Must Love Kids, about mothers who are looking for love, premieres tonight. We talked to Tracy--who admittedly struggles with her Tasmanian Devil-like daughter, Paris.

Momlogic: Have you seen the show?

Tracy: Only previews. I like I what I've seen so far, so I'm really excited.

ML: Is there anything you are nervous to see?

Tracy: It's nerve-wracking to watch yourself on television. Paris had a big meltdown and I'm nervous to see how I handled it.

ML: Did you feel bad that the incident was being taped for TV?

Tracy: I felt like I was in a fishbowl. At least 100 people formed a circle around us. They were curious because they saw the cameras following us.

ML: Did you ever question putting your child on TV?

Tracy: As a mom, I want to protect my kid and make sure she's taken care of. But the production crew made me feel so comfortable right away. Any fears I may have had were calmed right away.

ML: Are you nervous that you might feel differently after it airs?

Tracy: I worked all of that out before the taping began. I am worried she may be recognized in public. Her dad and I have talked about that and how we should handle it. I already told her that if people come up to her in public, she doesn't have to say anything at all.

ML: Are you worried about how kids may act toward her in school?

Tracy: It's something to be taken into consideration. The way I approach life in general is that people are going to talk about you and say things about you no matter what you do. I don't let that stop me. The way I'm approaching this with Paris is that she had an opportunity to (experience) something that other kids don't have. It may lead to opportunities for her. I don't want to stop her...She's like Punky Brewster meets Pippy Longstocking. I'm just going to take it as comes and figure it out at the time.

ML: Is there a single-moms-who-date stigma?

Tracy: Yes. From a guy's perspective, it makes it a lot tougher. You can't just go out there and date someone because you like him. You have to think, "Will your kids like him?" And the same goes in reverse. He has to like your kid.

ML: How about how other women see it?

Tracy: I think there is this whole debate back and forth with when you should introduce a man into a child's life. That can turn into a pretty heated discussion. I actually had a woman tell me I shouldn't date until she's 16 years old.

ML: Were you nervous that the men were in it for the TV show and not for you?

Tracy: Yes. I don't know if that's what happened. There was no blatant evidence. It was really fun. I went into this whole thing for the fun of it. The idea of actually meeting the love of my life on a reality show...my expectations were low. There was one guy that MAYBE he was doing it for the cameras.

ML: Any advice for other moms who date?

Tracy: A lot of single moms kind of look at their status like their life is over. As a single mom, you really have an opportunity to teach your children. It's a chance to operate from a place that's not a white a picket fence. Your kids are not going to be screwed up if you date. If you go into this bashing their dad and always making the situation seem like it's the worst thing in the world, (it will not work). My ex and I are very proud of ourselves. We work together to provide a happy life for our daughter. We were never married. We just didn't work. We didn't want her to see that this is what a relationship should be like. We want her to see an example of a loving relationship. A lot of parents who stick around for the child - you have to wonder if it really helps them or hurts them.

ML: Did you find love on the show?

Tracy: I cannot tell you that.

Must Love Kids premieres July 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.