Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

What Is Consent?

Nov 11, 2026

Learn how to teach teens about consent.

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Use the Five Rs

Oct 27, 2026

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Act Like a Coach

Oct 20, 2026

See your teen’s struggles as an opportunity to teach self-regulation and establish a closer bond.

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Secure Your Home

Oct 08, 2026

Make sure your home is healthy so your teen can learn to self-regulate their emotions.

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