Parenting Shrink Wrapped
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!
Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Latest Episodes
Analog Childhoods, AI Parents, and the Tech Middle Ground
Parents are being encouraged to give their kids an analog childhood while relying more and more on AI, smartphones, and technology in their own daily lives. Is that hypocrisy, or simply the reality of raising kids in the middle of a massive tec...
When Drinking Stops Feeling Like a Choice: Understanding Gray Area Drinking
Do you have to hit rock bottom before you're allowed to question your relationship with alcohol?Absolutely not.In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner sit down with gray area drinki...
How to Help Your Teen Build a Healthy Relationship With Food
Are the things we say about food unintentionally affecting how our kids feel about eating and their bodies?In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa are joined by Christiana Cortina, founder of
Are You Parenting on Autopilot? How to Become a More Intentional Parent
What if some of the skills that make you a better leader at work could also make you a better parent at home?And what if parenting could make you a better leader, too?In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa si...
Is Your Child Ready for the Latest Trend? Let's talk about Ebikes, technology and more.
In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner unpack one of the biggest parenting trends of the summer and explain why this conversation goes far beyond bikes.While e-bikes offer fun, freedom, a...
