💬 “I didn’t feel that instant I’m meant to be a mom moment… and no one told me that was okay.”

Melissa Shapiro’s postpartum story wasn’t all butterflies and bliss.

⚡ Postpartum preeclampsia days after delivery.

⚡ Crushing postpartum depression.

⚡ Six months before she felt a real connection with her daughter.

And yet — her honesty is exactly what more moms need to hear.

In this powerful episode of the Launch Family podcast, Melissa shares:

✨ The symptoms you should never ignore after birth (and why no one tells you)

✨ How to advocate for yourself when returning to work

✨ Why community — online or in person — can be a lifeline

✨ Permission to grow your ambition and your motherhood side by side

💡 “You don’t have to be obsessed with your baby from day one. And you’re not broken if you’re not.”

🎧 Listen now for a conversation that normalizes the messy, complicated, real side of postpartum — and gives you tools to navigate it.

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In this powerful episode of the Launch Family podcast, Michelle shares:
 ✅ Why 15 minutes a day can change your life
 ✅ What “personal development in mom-time” actually looks like
 ✅ How your self-work unlocks your child’s genius
 ✅ And why it’s never selfish to want more

This week on the Launch Family Podcast, we’re joined by Kristina Campos—educator, parenting coach, and founder of The Impactful Parent—for a raw, real conversation about rediscovering yourself while raising strong, resilient kids.

💬 In this episode:
 ✨ What it really means to lose yourself in parenting—and how to find your way back
 🎯 The shift from “parenting from fear” to “parenting from love”
 🧠 How to prepare kids for real-world challenges with role-play and trust
 🎮 Why showing up for your child’s interests (yes, even video games!) builds connection
 📱 Plus: Why Kristina created her app for the 2 a.m. moments parents need most

In this episode of the Launch Family Podcast, anxiety coach Cynthia Coufal joins host Jessica Shelley to unpack what teen anxiety really looks like—and how our own stress as parents can unintentionally fuel it.

💬 Learn:
 • What’s normal vs. what’s cause for concern
 • How to start conversations that actually connect
 • What to do before panic takes the wheel
 • Why “don’t worry” doesn’t work—and what does
 • How Cynthia’s own journey as a mom changed her entire approach

On our latest episode of the Launch Family Podcast, educator and coach Jennifer Greve joins host Jessica Shelley to decode the neuroscience, emotions, and beautiful chaos of the middle school years. 

Jennifer shares:
 ✅ Why tweens swing between deep insights and silly jokes
 ✅ The FIVE major developmental changes impacting your middle-schooler
 ✅ Practical tips for supporting independence, responsibility, and emotional growth

In this episode, pediatric PT and neurodevelopment expert Courtney Edman breaks down how behavior is the brain’s response to sensory input. Whether a behavior is helpful, destructive, or somewhere in between, it’s rooted in how the brain processes what it receives.

This week on the Launch Family Podcast, we sat down with twin sisters, certified mediators, and co-authors of Boundary Badass, Jan & Jillian Yuhas, to talk all things boundaries—with your kids, your partner, and even your ex.

What we cover:
 💬 Scripts to set boundaries without sounding harsh
 💡 Why some kids act out just to feel seen
 ⚖️ How to stop sibling favoritism from taking root
 🤝 The secret to successful co-parenting: Think like a business
 🧠 What real emotional intelligence looks like in families
 👨‍👩‍👧 How to turn “Do I HAVE to?!” into “I’m ready to help.”

🔁 “What did we like about our childhood? What didn’t we? And how can we shift the narrative for our own kids?”Parent and educator Kecia Nelson shares the ongoing, reflective work she and her partner are doing as they raise children in a blended family.With step-siblings, half-siblings, and different family systems in the mix, Kecia brings intention to the process—asking hard questions about the way they were raised and how to do things differently now.💡 She reminds us that parenting is not about perfection—it’s about self-awareness, conversation, and the willingness to try again when things don’t go well.👀 Listen if you: ✔ Are raising kids in a blended or complex family structure ✔ Want to break patterns you grew up with ✔ Believe reflection is a parenting superpower💬 “We built in this reflection period—‘Next time, let’s try it this way instead.’”#LaunchFamily #KeciaNelson #BlendedFamilyParenting #BreakingCycles #ParentingReflection #ModernParenting #IntentionalFamilies #RaisingHumans--🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://www.LaunchFamily.com📱 Follow Us on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchfamily/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@launchfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchfamily/🧠 Take Our Parenting Style QuizDiscover your unique approach to parenting: https://form.typeform.com/to/LKvaqLSV

🌎 “If you teach your kids cultural competency, you’re teaching them everything.”In this episode of the Launch Family Podcast, educator and global school leader Scott Martin shares the surprising, research-backed truth: 💡 Cultural competency is the skill that unlocks empathy, resilience, adaptability, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.From growing up in Kenya to raising his own son in the U.S., Scott’s message is clear—exposing kids to different ways of living, thinking, and connecting doesn’t just make them good global citizens. It makes them stronger humans.👀 Listen if you want to: ✔ Raise kids who can thrive anywhere ✔ Use everyday moments to build emotional and cultural awareness ✔ Future-proof your child through curiosity, not control💬 “The kids who flourish aren’t always the ones who get A’s. They’re the ones who can adapt, reflect, connect, and care.”🎧 Full episode available now. #LaunchFamily #FutureReadyKids #CulturalCompetency #ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumans #ModernParenting #ResilienceStartsAtHome--🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://www.LaunchFamily.com📱 Follow Us on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchfamily/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@launchfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchfamily/🧠 Take Our Parenting Style QuizDiscover your unique approach to parenting: https://form.typeform.com/to/LKvaqLSV

🧠 “Independence isn’t about letting go—it’s about preparing them to thrive.”In this Launch Family episode, academic coach Liz Schilling shares powerful, practical insights every parent needs to hear—especially if you're wondering how to raise kids who can speak up, self-manage, and take on life’s real-world challenges with confidence.

From forgotten cleats to missed emails to doing laundry the wrong way, Liz reminds us that these “failures” are actually life’s best teachers—and they’re how kids build executive function, resilience, and true independence.