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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 50 MIN

HELP, My Kid Won't Behave! How to Discipline Your Children With Less Stress

from The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast · host Mary Alessi, Christopher Muina and Stephanie Alessi Muiña

Are you at your wit's end with a child who just won't listen? Does it mean that you're a bad parent - or are disobedience and emotional meltdowns just a natural part of a child's development? In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muina and her husband Chris sit down with their mom, Mary Alessi,  to get some advice and help on the chaotic journey of raising young kids—giving you valuable strategies to use when when your child is pushing the limits and rejecting your authority.  We'll discuss why age-appropriate behavior isn’t the same as permissive parenting, and how proactive, loving discipline builds character (for both kids and parents).You’ll hear practical wisdom on balancing different parenting styles, avoiding the trap of passive parenting, and the importance of showing kids grace—while never shying away from holding the line. This episode will encourage you to stay committed to your family's values, and raise kids that will thank you for giving them healthy and strong boundaries! Send us a voicemail! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterTEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters' daily devotional podcast My Morning DevotionalFollow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha MunizziWatch The Mary and Martha Show

Are you at your wit's end with a child who just won't listen? Does it mean that you're a bad parent - or are disobedience and emotional meltdowns just a natural part of a child's development? In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muina and her husband Chris sit down with their mom, Mary Alessi, to get some advice and help on the chaotic journey of raising young kids—giving you valuable strategies to use when when your child is pushing the limits and rejecting your authority. We...

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Are you at your wit's end with a child who just won't listen? Does it mean that you're a bad parent - or are disobedience and emotional meltdowns just a natural part of a child's development? In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muina and her husband...

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