Parenting And Family Episodes
Here you'll find tips, strategies and key insights we've learned as we've successfully prepared our 4 children for adulthood.
June 4, 2025
Mean Words! How To Help Kids Handle Humiliation and Get Mentally Stronger | S7 E38
Is it actually good for kids to be made fun of? Steve Alessi and his daughter Lauren dig into the reality of public humiliation and why facing mean words, awkward moments, and even a little embarrassment can actually build resilience in our children.
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May 14, 2025
Get Dirty! Why Your Kids Need Outdoor Activities in an Inside World | S7 E35
Wishing that your kids spent less time glued to screens? There's an easy antidote - and it's as close as your backyard.
Step into a lively, all-guys conversation with Steve Alessi, his son Chris Alessi, and son-in-law Christopher Muiña as they swap stories about fatherhood, raising sons, and the…
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April 16, 2025
Cell Phone Kids: How to Steer Your Child Toward Healthy Phone Habits | S7 E32
Tired of trying to get your kids off their phones and back into reality?
Maybe the answer isn't just taking away our children's devices.
Are our children's obsessions with their devices actually a sign of dysfunction or lackluster engagement at home?
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March 26, 2025
The Family Peacekeeper: Are You Solving or Enabling Family Conflicts? | S7 E29
Do you always find yourself in the middle of family conflicts, trying to keep the peace?
If so, you might be filling a role that no one asked you to fill - and it might be causing more harm than good.
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March 19, 2025
Ideal Kids or Idol Kids? How To Keep the Right Priorities in Your Parenting | S7 E28
Is it possible to be TOO focused on your kids?
Navigating the journey of parenthood can be challenging, especially when your instinct is to make your children the center of your universe.
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Jan. 22, 2025
Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids
Being a grandparent can be joyous and fulfilling - but it's not always simple. Especially when grandkids are being, well, kids. How do well-meaning grandparents maintain the right posture when it comes to setting standards, w...
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Jan. 15, 2025
When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20
Does facing the truth in your home feel like lighting a fuse?
When your family has to face the inevitable disagreements that happen in every home, you have two choices - you can embrace uncomfortable but healthy conversations, or you can allow unhealthy responses that lead to more pain later on.
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Jan. 8, 2025
"Did They Really Say That?" More Favorite Family Business Moments (2024 Rewind)
We're looking back at a fantastic year of podcasts by sharing more memorable moments from 2024 in today's episode.
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Dec. 11, 2024
Tension at the Table? How to Steer Clear of Politics at Family Christmas Celebrations | S7 E15
Afraid that your holiday family gatherings will turn into political battles instead of a joyful reunions?
In our latest episode, we dive into preserving family unity during the holidays when political tensions run high.
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Nov. 27, 2024
Holiday Getaway! Why Family Vacations Are Even More Important Than You Think | S7 E13
Are your family vacations are more stressful than restful? Do you cringe at the thought of the time and expense of taking your family out-of-town?
Maybe it's time to re-prioritize your holiday getaways.
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Oct. 30, 2024
Your King Era: Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families
Just how important is a man's role in the family? In this episode we uncover the peace and stability families can enjoy when husbands and fathers lead their families with courage and confidence.
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Oct. 16, 2024
Allowance or No Allowance? How to Confidently Raise Cash Smart Kids | S7 E7
How do you teach your children the RIGHT way to handle cash? Steve Alessi sits down with his son Chris Alessi to answer the eternal question all parents face - do we give kids allowance or make them do chores to earn money?
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Oct. 9, 2024
Diet Beware: The Hidden Risks of Eating Disorders and Body Image Obsession | S7 E6
Lauren Alessi joins her friend and mentor Angie Gonzalez to give families vital info on body image, weight loss fads and the dangerous cultural trends that lead to unhealthy coping patterns with food.
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Sept. 25, 2024
Say Goodbye to Mom Guilt! How To Break Free of the Mother Comparison Trap | S7 E4
In this honest and practical episode, Stephanie Muiña and her sister-in-law Richelle Alessi share their experiences as young moms and describe how they are overcoming mom guilt.
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Sept. 11, 2024
Honest Responses to Your Toughest Family Questions | Ask The Alessis Q&A S7 E2
What family issues are keeping you up at night? In this episode we shared our best answers to some tough audience questions about family relationships, parenting and marriage.
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Sept. 4, 2024
Perils of Permissive Parenting: How to Raise Your Kids on a Solid Foundation | S7 E1
Are permissive parenting techniques creating a generation of insecure, entitled children? In this powerful opening episode of season 7, Steve and Mary Alessi discuss why a permissive mindset is so damaging to your child's future development.
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July 10, 2024
More TFB Shorts! Mothers and Sons, Modesty and Other Family Matters
Enjoy another sampler of wise words and funny moments from our Family Business vault, on topics ranging from mother / son relationships to modesty and family fights!
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June 12, 2024
First Time Dad: Why It's Worth It To Be a Hands-On Devoted Father | S6 E37
What a difference a year makes! In this touching and honest episode, Chris Alessi sits down with his father Steve Alessi to share the lessons he’s learned during his first year of being a father.
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June 5, 2024
Summer Shorts! The Podience's Favorite Stories from the Family Business | S6 E36
While we love making new memories with our families throughout the summer, we also love retelling the classic stories that are truly unforgettable. You've shared some of your favorites, so we're telling them in our TFB Summer Shorts!
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May 8, 2024
Mom to Mom: Timeless Wisdom from Two Generations of Mothers | TFB Flashback
In this flashback episode from Season 5, Mary Alessi's mother Dr. Faith Fredrick joins the podcast to explore the ‘then and now’ of motherhood.
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March 27, 2024
Blinded By Love? How to Combat the Influence of Modern Dating on Teens | S6 E26
Swipe, date, DM, deceive – are today's teens blinded by reality TV? The Alessis get real on modern pitfalls and prepare parents for the dating world.
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March 20, 2024
Family Case Study: How We Use Biblical Principles to Build a Strong Family | S6 E25
Feeling pressured by modern culture? The Alessis share how biblical values helped them become successful parents, and why they're crucial for today's families.
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March 13, 2024
Family Feuds: How to Get Along with Your Family Even When You're Frustrated | S6 E24
Can't we all just get along? Come explore the messy, yet beautiful, dynamics of family relationships with our mom, Dr. Faith Fredrick, as we learn approach family with a heart of gold and a willingness to resolve conflicts.
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Feb. 7, 2024
House Rules: How to Set a Family Culture that Empowers and Protects Your Kids | S6 E19
Noticing a culture clash in your home? The Alessis share their insights on setting a positive family culture to help you build lasting relationships, disciplined children, and strong marriages.
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