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.

Create a Judgment-Free Zone

Dec 07, 2022

The best way to ensure your teen will come to you with their sex-related questions is to create a judgment-free zone.

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Be Vulnerable With Your Teen

Nov 30, 2022

Think through what you’re sharing before you share it, and choose a safe vulnerable moment.

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Parents Play a Role in School, Too

Nov 23, 2022

Parents play a major role in school success.

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Preventing Arguments

Nov 10, 2022

Tips for keeping arguments to a minimum when having difficult conversations with teens.

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Be a Safe Space for Your Teen

Nov 10, 2022

Be a safe space for talks with your teen about sexuality.

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Modeling Boundaries for Teens

Nov 03, 2022

Be a role model by showing your teen how you say "no" to others.

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