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.

How to Know When a Grieving Teen Needs Help

Jun 27, 2026

How do you know when your teen needs more support than you’re currently providing?

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Am I Normal?

Jun 27, 2026

Every body is different, but we sometimes act as if all bodies should be the same and there is an "ideal" we should aim for.

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Save the Lecture (Say This Instead)

May 15, 2026

If you’ve ever seen your teen’s eyes glaze over while you’re saying something super important, take a step back and ask yourself: Is this a conversation or a lecture?

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Teens Learn Your Sleep Habits

May 15, 2026

Sleep affects your mood, health, and ability to manage stress. And guess what? Teens learn the value of sleep from YOU.

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Understand How Your Teen Experiences Peer Pressure

May 15, 2026

Are you trying to understand why your teenager has a hard time saying an emphatic no.

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Where to Find Other Parents To Be Friends

May 15, 2026

You can’t always choose your actual neighbors, but you can choose the people you let into your village of choice, who share your values and where you help each other raise your teens.

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