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.

Five Common Causes of Binge Drinking

Jan 07, 2025

Knowing the common causes of binge drinking can help you tackle the issue with your teen.

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Use Exercise To Train Your Brain

Dec 20, 2024

When your teen uses regular exercise to manage stress, something interesting happens.

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Use Neutral Language in Conversations About Periods

Dec 09, 2024

Want to know how to talk about periods? Start with your child's feelings.

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Fixing a Digital Mistake

Dec 02, 2024

Your teen made a mistake online. Now what?

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Find the Best Time To Talk

Nov 26, 2024

Try not to start important conversations when your teen has a lot on their mind.

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Put Out the Fire

Nov 18, 2024

Your teen may sometimes lie, and you can either douse the flames with anger, or you can smother the fire with calm.

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