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.
Apr 02, 2026
Everyone recalls how awful it felt to be caught doing the wrong thing. But remember what a wonderful feeling it was to be caught doing something right.
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Apr 02, 2026
Even if you don’t literally shine a flashlight in your teen's face, it’s how your teen feels when you question them directly. You may find out more if you ask subtle questions so your teen doesn’t feel judged.
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Mar 26, 2026
If your teen is having trouble focusing, three words can get them back on track because food fuels their brain.
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Mar 26, 2026
Many teens say that it’s easier to speak to one parent at a time.
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Mar 23, 2026
To react or not to react when catching your teen in a lie—that is the question.
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Mar 13, 2026
Resilient people use less energy because they control how stress affects them.
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