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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!
Unknown Host hosts Parenting Shrink Wrapped, a kids show with 82 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail When did youth sports become so stressful? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Sam Straub welcome communication expert, former collegiate athlete, coach, and author Betsy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Sam Straub sit down with Lynn and Jon Greenberg, the mother-son team behind The Creative Cab Company and the award-winning books Robbi
Send us Fan Mail In this special Father's Day episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner welcome filmmaker, educator, podcast host, and father Dan Gvozden for a candid conversation about the
Send us Fan Mail Many parents find themselves repeating parenting patterns they never intended to carry into their own families. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner welcome par
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and Sam Straub are joined by child psychiatrist Dr. Chad Lennon to unpack the realities of ADHD beyond the stereotypes. Together, they dis
Send us Fan Mail What do teens really need from parents right now? In this powerful episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with 19-year-old TEDx speaker and Cloud9 founder Sonia Suthar for an eye-o
Send us Fan Mail What creates a truly healthy sleep environment for kids and teens? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Arin Schultz, Chief Growth Officer of Naturepedic, to talk ab
Send us Fan Mail What if math anxiety isn’t about intelligence at all? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, to e
Send us Fan Mail Motherhood is a mix of joy, pressure, connection, and–a whole lot of invisible work. In this Mother’s Day episode, Sam and Melissa hit record in the middle of a real conversation about what it actually f
Send us Fan Mail Bullying is one of the most challenging situations a parent can face–and knowing how to respond isn’t always clear. In this episode, Sam and Melissa break down what bullying actually is, how to recognize
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Kendall Concini, author of Cloudy Day Chronicles, to explore what it looks like to parent while navigating your own depression.
Send us Fan Mail When teens feel overwhelmed by big emotions, their behavior can become confusing—and sometimes frightening—for parents. In this episode, we’re joined by therapist Katie May to unpack what’s really happen
Send us Fan Mail Paying for college has become increasingly complex, and for many families, the financial decisions involved can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Sam and Melissa are joined by financial planner Kimberl
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with career coach, Jessica Roffe, to talk about what career readiness really looks like for teens and young adults today. With over a
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk with therapist Katharine Petzold about how a couple’s relationship shapes a child’s emotional wellbeing. Through relatable (and often fun
Send us Fan Mail Working parents face some of the highest rates of stress and burnout globally. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa talk with Dr. Rosina McAlpine about how workplaces can become t
Send us Fan Mail Spring break season is here…and with it comes family travel. In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa explore how to manage family vacation expectations so you don’t come home needing
Send us Fan Mail Money 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, founder of Fearl
Send us Fan Mail In 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, sleep, cognition
Send us Fan Mail What 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 temperament dif
Angie Weber
Divorce Support Collective
1 appearance on this show
Sonia Suthar
TEDx speaker and founder · Cloud9
1 appearance on this show
Aditya Nagrath
Founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy · Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy
1 appearance on this show
Sam
foot and ankle surgeon · Precisely
1 appearance on this show
Melissa
marketing consultant and coach · Dia'ani TV
1 appearance on this show
Katie May
therapist, author, and DBT clinician
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Rosina McAlpine
author, parenting expert, CEO · Win Win Parenting
1 appearance on this show
Lori Atwood
Certified Financial Planner® · Fearless Finances
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Susan Zink
board-certified psychiatrist · Elemental Integrative Psychiatry
1 appearance on this show
Richard Ramos
Parents on a Mission
1 appearance on this show
Sophia Vale Galano
licensed clinical social worker, therapist, author · LCSW
1 appearance on this show
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