Lynne Spears is a ‘Great Mother,’ says Dr Phil

Lynne Spears has been blamed for her 16-year-old daughter Jamie Lynn's pregnancy by her eldest daughter Britney Spears - but TV's Dr. Phil McGraw has commended mother Spears despite the recent controversy surrounding the 'Zoey 101 star's pregnancy.

"We know the Spears family, particularly the parents," McGraw, 57, told America's People magazine. "An asset that Britney and Jamie Lynn both have is a great and dedicated mother."

McGraw admits that his friend is "troubled right now" but is "really looking for the positives in this." As her daughters live under the glare of public scrutiny and criticism, Lynne has "her feet squarely and solidly on the ground," he insist.

"They're a very strong, close-knit family," says Dr. Phil's wife Robin, "They're relying on each other." And with the release of her new parenting book recently being postponed, Lynne is also drawing strength from her faith. "I talked to Lynne yesterday and she said they're turning to prayer, asked that I pray for them. That's how they're going to get through it."