Parenting Shrink Wrapped

When Traditional School Doesn’t Fit: How Fusion Academy Helps Teens Thrive


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If 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 Luhm and Tonya Gardner from Fusion Academy in Columbia, Maryland—a one-to-one learning environment that helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They discuss how Fusion supports neurodiverse learners, students managing anxiety or chronic illness, and high-achievers who need flexibility to pursue their passions. You’ll hear inspiring stories of transformation and learn how personalized education can restore your teen’s confidence and love of learning. 

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Get expert support, fresh strategies, and a judgment-free parent community—so you can stop feeling stuck and start parenting your teen with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

You know when your kid screws up in some way, and you're sure of the lesson you want them to learn from it....but you’re not sure how to say it in a way they’ll actually hear?  

Download Sam's free video guide that walks you through a simple, step-by-step process for handling these tough conversations called the L.O.V.E.D. framework.  

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Parenting Shrink WrappedBy Samantha Straub and Dr. Melissa Wellner

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