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.

Is Your Teen Wise or Smart?

Jun 24, 2021

Recognize your teen's wisdom.

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Encourage Teens to Tell Stories

Jun 22, 2021

Help your teen better understand who they are through storytelling.

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Social Media Regrets

Jun 15, 2021

Use your own experiences to help your teen avoid online mistakes.

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Three Ways Teens Benefit From Role Models

Jun 08, 2021

Be a character role model for your teen.

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Parenting Teens is Different

Apr 30, 2021

Show some flexibility with rules.

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Create a Responsibility Contract

Apr 30, 2021

How to draft a teen behavior contract.

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