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.
Nov. 19, 2025
Smartphone or Smart Parent? How to Be Fully Present with Your Family (with guest Joey Odom)
Ever have that guilty feeling when you realize you were on your phone during a conversation with a loved one?
It's not just a harmless habit. It's a real danger to the mental health and vitality of your family - and it could harm the relationships that matter most to you.
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Nov. 5, 2025
How to Plan the BEST Holiday Season Ever (Even with a Complicated Family)
Ready or not - the holidays are here... ...and if you're already feeling the pressure, we're here to help! In this week's episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are getting into the holiday spirit early and sharing their best tips for navigating the most wonderful (and sometimes most stressful) time of the…
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Oct. 22, 2025
Pushed to the Limit? How to Handle More in Your Life Without Crashing Out
What do you do when big blessings come with big problems?
In this episode, Chris and Richelle Alessi share some very exciting news while also opening up about navigating one of their most exciting and challenging seasons yet.
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Oct. 8, 2025
A New Season! How to Let Go of Your Kids and Hold On to What Matters
In this heartfelt premiere of season 8, Steve and Mary open up about major life transitions and the powerful emotions that come with letting go of their youngest daughter as she steps into marriage.
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Sept. 24, 2025
5 Minutes of Family Business! Updates, Season Previews and Surprises
In this special five-minute update, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña give you a sneak peek into what’s coming up in season eight, launching this fall!
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Sept. 17, 2025
Iron Sharpens Iron: What Every Man Needs In Order to Level Up (with Aaron Walker)
Ever wondered what it really takes for men to finish well in life—at home and in business?
In this powerful throwback episode, Steve Alessi sits down with entrepreneur Aaron Walker to talk about the life-changing impact of brotherhood, the painful lessons from tragedy, and why being vulnerable …
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Sept. 10, 2025
How to Raise Confident Kids In Uncertain Times | Martha Munizzi & Mary Alessi (Top 10 Epsiode)
Worried about raising confident kids in a world that seems upside down? It might be time to rethink what it means to lead with conviction as a parent. In this classic episode from our archives, Mary Alessi teams up with her twin sister Martha Munizzi for a candid, relatable conversation that dives …
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Sept. 3, 2025
What We're Planning Next on the TFB (in under a minute)
Wondering what the Alessis are up to in this pre-season? Here's a quick update on what we're planning on our YouTube channel! Stay tuned for brand new episodes and a upgraded video experience coming soon! Make sure to stay connected to us via our newsletter (https://alessifamilybusiness.com/newslet…
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Aug. 27, 2025
How to Help Your Children Discover Their Unique Gifts (Even When They Can't See It)
In this flashback to Season 1, hear Lauren’s honest journey from struggling with shyness to confidently embracing her own gifts—and how her parents, Steve and Mary, leaned in to help her discover a calling in counseling!
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Aug. 20, 2025
Why Gentle Parenting Doesn't Help You Raise Disciplined Kids (Top 10 Episode)
Should you be your kids' best friend? Or the one that sets boundaries? The Alessis tackle the truth about raising confident, well-behaved kids in a gentle-parenting world.
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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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