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.
April 26, 2023
Gentle Parenting or Tough Love? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15
Have you tried "gentle parenting" but got nothing but disrespect from your kids?
The Alessis unpack the secret ingredient to raising confident, respectful children - strong discipline.
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March 22, 2023
How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10
When a parent faces a challenge, so do the children. Chris Alessi and Stephanie Muiña interview their dad, Steve Alessi, and reveal the powerful lessons they learned during his comeback from a devastating heart attack.
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Feb. 22, 2023
New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6
Should new parents adopt new parenting styles - or is old school the best? Stephanie Muiña sits down with her mom Mary Alessi to talk about how parenthood has changed, and what hasn't changed at all!
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Feb. 15, 2023
Parent = Friend? Emotions, Identity and What Your Kids Actually Deal With at School | S5 E5
What's the proper response when your kids are overwhelmed by emotions? Be a friend - or something else? Mary Alessi sits down with her daughter Lauren to help you guide your kids at school and at home.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Parents, Are You 'In The Way'? How to Remain Confident in Your Role | S5 E4
Feeling out of place in your child's life? The Alessis show you how to fight feelings of insecurity as a parent and confidently lead and guide your kids.
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Jan. 25, 2023
Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2
Are the difficult people in your life truly toxic, or are they just taxing? The Alessis are here to help you figure out when to tolerate difficult people and when to cut ties.
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Jan. 18, 2023
5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1
We're kicking off Season 5 by sharing five New Year's Resolutions that will inspire and motivate every member of your family!
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Jan. 4, 2023
BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]
Take a look into Sundays in the family business, as 3 dedicated dads discuss their biggest fatherhood challenges with Steve Alessi to help fathers lead their families with love, strength and confidence!
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Dec. 21, 2022
LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday "Ask The Alessis" Q&A Session | S4 E15
The Family Business steps out of the podcast booth and into the community with a live taping at our Christmas Lightfest event! The Alessis answer your family questions and share the lessons they've learned over the years!
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Dec. 7, 2022
Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13
Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting! Hear the Muiñas share the honest, tough and often hilarious highs and lows of parenting as a first-year couple!
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Nov. 30, 2022
Fun, Family and Feasts: Sharing Our Favorite Traditions During Thanksgiving and The Holidays | S4 E12
There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt Thanksgiving moments in this special episode!
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Nov. 23, 2022
Baby Business! Introducing The Newest (and Cutest) Member of The Family Business | S4 E11
The Family Business is growing in more ways than one, and this special episode tells the story of how we welcomed our newest family member into the world - Gianna Muñia!
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Nov. 2, 2022
The Miracle of "Christmas at Church": How to Dream Big and Create Something Special with Your Family
Your family can make something special together - even if it seems impossible. The making of Metro Life Worship's new project “Christmas at Church” proves miracles happen when you dream big as a family!
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Oct. 26, 2022
Parents, Don't Stall Out! How to Readjust and Relate to Your Kids Better As They Grow | S4 E7
Stalling out as a parent? The Alessis show you how to readjust and rethink your parenting decisions, so you can enjoy a better relationship with your children and raise them to be strong, confident adults.
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Oct. 19, 2022
Social Media Madness: How to Keep Technology from Undermining Your Family | S4 E6
It's clear - social media is here to stay. So how should our families use it? We discuss how your family can find the right balance, avoid negative influences and adopt healthy habits when using social media!
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Oct. 5, 2022
Money Matters! How to Make Your Family (and Wallet) Happier with Smart Financial Habits | S4 E4
Money! We all need it...but how do we make more of it, and manage it better as a family? Steve and Chris Alessi sit down at the Family Business table to share their money management strategies, including how to build a side hustle, managing your monthly budget, and more!
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Sept. 28, 2022
The Truth about Gender: How to Cut Off Confusion and Affirm Your Child's God-Given Identity | S4 E3
Is gender a constant, or a choice? The Alessis discuss how to help your children find security in their God-given identity and silence the voices that want to confuse the next generation.
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Sept. 14, 2022
TFB 25th Anniversary! What We've Learned After 25 Years of Family Business | S4 E1
Season 4 of our podcast begins with a tremendous celebration... as the Alessis celebrate their 25th year of building the family business at Metro Life Church!
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![Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/AEOcekLg7B8/maxresdefault.jpg "Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]")
July 13, 2022
Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]
Here's a funny mid-season moment from Sundays in the Family business that will help you keep you going when life boxes you in.
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June 22, 2022
Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24
When a child gets a scary diagnosis from a doctor, parents can quickly feel overwhelmed. We're sharing here how we handled the issue of medication and other options, so that our kids could have healthy and worry-free lives.
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June 15, 2022
A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23
Fatherhood isn't easy, but it is worth it - even when things go wrong. Our guest Jonathan Pitts joins the Family Business to share his journey through love, loss and renewal by leading his family and keeping their faith intact.
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June 8, 2022
Fathers Know Best! How to Make Your Dad Happy (For Real) on Father's Day
The dads of The Family Business get real and explain exactly what they really want on Father's Day - so that you and your family can make Dad's special day truly special.
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June 1, 2022
Don't Touch the G's! 3 Danger Zones You Must Avoid to Protect Your Family and Legacy
In this episode, Steve Alessi and Armando Gomez check in from the Alessi farmhouse to share tips on how to avoid 3 danger zones, so you can give your family your best self and avoid some serious troubles and temptations.
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May 25, 2022
The Perfect Family Meeting: How to Create a Memorable Mission with Your Loved Ones with Lee Domingue
The Family Business welcomes our friend and legacy expert, Lee Domingue, to teach us how to plan great family meetings that will inspire, motivate and build legacy!
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