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.

Radical Calmness

Nov 11, 2021

Your teen needs you to stay calm.

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Help Your Teen Find Their Strengths

Oct 28, 2021

Helping your child figure out the things they enjoy and the areas where they excel is the key to parenting a teen.

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Teach Teens the Power of an Apology

Oct 26, 2021

Apologizing is a big signal that your teen is maturing.

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How to Get Teens to Tell the Truth

Oct 13, 2021

Make sure your teen feels safe sharing without hesitation.

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Teen Milestone: Setting Life Goals

Oct 08, 2021

Setting life goals is important because it sets teens up for adulthood success — they learn that going for a goal means you can achieve it.

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Category: Milestones

Teen Milestone: Seeking Role Models

Oct 08, 2021

Encourage your teen to connect with trusted adults in the community.

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Category: Milestones

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