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Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Parenting Shrink Wrapped
Samantha Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner

Parenting Shrink Wrapped is your all-access pass to the wild and wonderful journey of raising kids! Hosted by Dr. Melissa Wellner, a... more

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Episodes

#24: The Sandwich Generation: Parenting While Being Parented

Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and Sam explore what it means... more

12 May 2025 · 30 minutes
#23: More Than a Game: Building Life Skills Through Youth Sports with Courtney Parfitt

Send us a text What if sports weren’t just about winning—but about raising resilient, self-aware, and confident kids? In this... more

05 May 2025 · 35 minutes
#22: Busting Mental Health Myths: What Parents Really Need to Know

Send us a text In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Melissa Wellner and co-host Sam Straub tackle three... more

28 Apr 2025 · 28 minutes
#21: Horses, Parenting & Presence: Lessons from the Ring with Maria Alessandri

Send us a text In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and Sam are joined by Maria Alessandri—mom of... more

21 Apr 2025 · 35 minutes
#20: More Than Just Play: Unlocking the Power of Play Therapy with Vanessa Kellner

Send us a text In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and co-host Sam Straub sit down... more

14 Apr 2025 · 36 minutes
#19: Raising Kids on the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Taylor Day

Send us a text An autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming for families—but what if there was a better way to... more

07 Apr 2025 · 33 minutes
#18: Beyond Birth: Sleep, Support & the Power of Postpartum Care with Kimberly Marie-Ferrol

Send us a text Every new parent needs support—but what if we told you there's a whole profession dedicated to... more

31 Mar 2025 · 30 minutes
#17: Is My Kid a Jerk? Handling Middle School Behavior & Big Emotions

Send us a text Middle schoolers can test every parenting instinct, especially when their behavior at school doesn’t match the... more

24 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
#16: How to Divorce Well: Protecting Kids & Keeping It Civil with Val Anias

Send us a text Divorce is never easy, but does it have to be a battle? In this episode, Dr.... more

17 Mar 2025 · 49 minutes
#15: The Power of Play: Why Adults Need It Just as Much as Kids with TJ Matton

Send us a text When we think of play, we often think of children—but what if play is just as... more

10 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
Parenting Shrink Wrapped
#21: Horses, Parenting & Presence: Lessons from the Ring with Maria Alessandri
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Send us a text In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and Sam are joined by Maria Alessandri—mom of five, natural... more