Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Samantha Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner
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Parenting Shrink Wrapped is your all-access pass to the wild and wonderful journey of raising kids! Hosted by Dr. Melissa Wellner, a double board-certified psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Samantha Straub, a licensed therapist, educator, and parenting coach, this dynamic duo brings a perfect mix of professional expertise and mom humor. With five kids between them—and thousands more they’ve supported in their professional roles—they’re here to share practical strategies and real-life stories that will help you navigate everything from tantrums to teen drama. Whether you're handling sleepless nights or the chaos of carpool, you'll find relatable advice and a good laugh along the way. Strap in, because parenting is a ride, and we're here to make it a little smoother!
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How to Teach Kids Healthy Financial Habits with Lori Atwood
Send a textMoney is one of the biggest sources of stress in families — and one of the least discussed topics.In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Lori Atwood,…
#65 Perimenopause and Parenting Teens: Why Your Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Sleep Changes Aren’t “All in Your Head”
Send a textIn this episode, Sam and Melissa welcome Dr. Susan Zink, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Elemental Integrative Psychiatry, to explore how perimenopause impacts mood, anxiety,…
#64 How to Parent a Child with a Completely Different Personality Than Yours
Send a textWhat happens when your child’s personality is nothing like yours?In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Brian J. Dixon to explore how…
#63 Teen Mood Swings or Depression with Dr. Afshan Sultana
Send a textIn this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Afshan Sultana to talk about teen depression–how it shows up, how it’s…
#62 The Art of Step-Parenting with Richard Ramos
Send a textStep-parenting and blended families come with unique emotional challenges for both adults and kids.In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk with Richard Ramos,…
How to Help an Anxious Teen: When Worry Is Normal—and When It’s Not
Send a textIn this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa are joined by therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano for a practical, compassionate conversation about supporting teens with…
#60 How Parents Can Talk About Bodies, Boundaries, and Relationships Without Shame
Send a textTalking about bodies, boundaries, and relationships can feel uncomfortable for many parents — but silence often does more harm than good.In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam…
#59 Kids These Days, Addressing Youth Mental Health with Dr. Will Dobud
Send a textAre teens being over-diagnosed? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk with researcher and educator Dr. Will Dobud about teen mental health beyond labels. They…
#58 - Mindful Parenting with Kristin Whiting-Davis
Send a textParenting comes with an invisible mental load that many caregivers carry without even realizing it. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa are joined by therapist and…
#57 Navigating Teen Parties: A Parent's Perspective
Send a textTeen parties can bring up a lot of anxiety for parents—especially around safety, substances, and peer pressure. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk about how…
The “Good Enough” Holiday: Letting Go of Perfection
Send a textThe holidays come with a lot of pressure…especially when you’re parenting teens. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk about the idea of the “good enough”…
#55 Thanks, But No: Holding Boundaries With Other Parents Without Burning Bridges
Send a textIn this episode, Sam and Melissa unpack one of the most common parenting challenges: setting boundaries with other parents. From playdates and birthday parties to sleepovers, tech rules,…
#54 What Parent Coaching Really Is — And How It Transforms Your Relationship With Your Teen
Send a textIn this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa flips the script and interviews Sam about what parent coaching actually is, how it differs from therapy, and why it can be such a…
#53 Parenting Shrink Wrapped Turns One: Lessons, Laughs, and What We’ve Learned Helping Parents This Year
Send a textIn this one-year anniversary episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and Sam look back on the wild, wonderful journey of launching a parenting podcast with zero experience and a whole…
#52 Psychoeducational Testing Explained: How to Understand Your Child's Behavior, Learning, and Mental Health with Dr. Eryn Kruger
Send a text In this episode, Sam and Melissa sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Eryn Kruger to demystify psychoeducational testing—what it is, why it matters, and how it can reveal the real…
Parenting Teens Through Substance Curiosity: How to Stay Their Safe Person
Send a textTeen substance use looks very different today. Sam and Dr. Melissa talk with clinician Allison Scarinzi about vaping, cannabis, synthetics, early conversations, red flags, and how to stay…
How Oral Habits Shape Speech, Breathing & Development with Ana Curtin, SLP
Send a text Speech pathologist Ana Curtin joins Sam and Dr. Melissa to uncover how early oral habits—like thumb-sucking, pacifiers, and tongue ties—can impact airway development, sleep, focus, and…
#49 Functional Medicine for Kids: A Pediatrician’s Holistic Approach to Root Causes with Dr. Rebecca Vickers
Send a text Pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Vickers joins Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner to discuss how functional medicine is transforming pediatric care. From gut health and food sensitivities to…
When Traditional School Doesn’t Fit: How Fusion Academy Helps Teens Thrive
Send a textIf your teen dreads school, struggles to keep up, or feels unseen in a traditional classroom, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible. Sam and Melissa sit down with Rebecca…
#47 Halloween with Kids: How the Holiday Changes from Toddlers to Teens
Send a textFrom pumpkin costumes and family trick-or-treating to teen parties and candy negotiations, Halloween looks different at every stage of parenting. In this episode of Parenting Shrink…
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Parenting Shrink Wrapped has published 66 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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