Gentle Parenting Problems? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15

04/26/23 • 32 min

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Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent because you're not sure how strict you should be?

Have you been told to "be more gentle" and consider your children's feelings, yet they only get more demanding and disorderly?

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reveal the importance of discipline in your parenting and highlight the irony of gentle parenting, and explain why being strong and firm is not the same as shaming or damaging their developing personalities.
Parenting questions you'll get answers to include:

How to embrace the vital role discipline plays in successful parenting techniques.
How to introduce discipline early on in your child's life.
How to enforce rules and boundaries without feeling guilty.
How to find guidance and role models for improved parenting skills.
How the importance of long-term dedication in raising well-disciplined children.

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Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent because you're not sure how strict you should be?

Have you been told to "be more gentle" and consider your children's feelings, yet they only get more demanding and disorderly?

How to embrace the vital role discipline plays in successful parenting techniques.
How to introduce discipline early on in your child's life.
How to enforce rules and boundaries without feeling guilty.
How to find guidance and role models for improved parenting skills.
How the importance of long-term dedication in raising well-disciplined children.

If you like this episode, you'll love:
How Successful Parents Set the Right Family Priorities | S1 EP2

Support the show

Join our Podience Textline!

You can connect with us via text to ask questions and get updates!

Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800

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You'll walk away with practical strategies and insights to help you be there for your spouse in their time of need.
For more inspiration and encouragement for enduring difficult times, make sure to read Steve Alessi's debut book, "Forty Two: A Guide To Finishing Well When You Were Almost Finished"
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The Family Business with The Alessis - Gentle Parenting Problems? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15

Transcript

Mary Alessi: So welcome to another episode of the Family Business with the Alessis. I am Mary Alessi, and I'm here with my wonderful husband, Steve Alessi.

Steve Alessi: Hello.

Mary Alessi: And I love this topic today.

Steve Alessi: Yes.

Mary Alessi: Because we, uh, like to talk about family because it's everybody's business. We know family is everybody's business, but today we're going to get into your business about your family. Yes, we are.

Steve Alessi: It's g