EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 34 MIN
Pressure of Modern Parenting: Making Tough Decisions about Discipline and Your Children's Health
from The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast · host Steve and Mary Alessi, Pastors of Metro Life Church | Family Business Mentors
Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless decisions you have to make as a parent - not to mention the barrage of advice from experts with ever-changing opinions? In this episode, we get the treat of having two of the next generation Alessi couples in the podcast booth - Chris Muina and Stephanie Alessi Muina, and Richelle and Christopher Alessi. Together, they are jumping into the raw realities of raising young kids—sharing laughs, struggles, and honest takes on gentle parenting, immunization and trusting your doctors, discipline, and letting go of comparison. You'll discover how friendship, flexibility, and faith help keep balance when every family meal and doctor’s visit brings new choices and opinions.Hear how they navigate the pressure to do everything “right,” wrestle with modern parenting controversies, and find peace by trusting their instincts and holding on to their parental authority. You’ll walk away with fresh perspective on giving yourself grace, trusting your gut, and savoring the everyday chaos—plus get practical encouragement for loving your kids (and yourself) through both wins and mess-ups.Tap HERE to send us a text!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 newsletterCONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app
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Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless decisions you have to make as a parent - not to mention the barrage of advice from experts with ever-changing opinions? In this episode, we get the treat of having two of the next generation Alessi couples in the podcast booth - Chris Muina and Stephanie Alessi Muina, and Richelle and Christopher Alessi. Together, they are jumping into the raw realities of raising young kids—sharing laughs, struggles, and honest takes on gentle parenting,...
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