Helicopter parents: they are all over the nation. Tracking their child’s every move, pattern, behavior, and, very often, failure. As some of the beneficiaries of this parenting phenomenon are turning…...

All I ever wanted was my family – that cellular group that defined my role in life. I wanted the husband, the children and the ridiculous English Springer Spaniel that…...

Monkey see monkey do. Modeling behavior may be more impactful than correcting it. Although teaching a child to be accountable is important, modeling accountability may be more effective. Selfish moments…...

A Letter From a Reader Dear Mel, About six months ago, I got married again to a lovely man. He’s very good to me and is keen to know everything…...

Samantha is a new client whose ex is ruining her life. She bravely shared with me the story of her life with her ex-husband of more than seven years. It…...

Can you think of anything more important to your children than you being a happy and fulfilled parent? Think back to your own childhood. Were your parents happy, peaceful and fulfilled?…...

All human beings are emotional creatures. We react to external stimuli. Some emotions like love, romance, and hope are edifying. Some like fear and suspicion are incapacitating. Still others like…...

Divorce is tough, especially when you’re a mom. You already have a million things to worry about—taking care of the kids, professional obligations, making sure the house doesn’t look like…...

Making Friends Why is it so important to make friends? Friendship is a really crucial topic because with all of the connection tools that we have available to us on…...

Continuing the series of excerpts from Mel’s book on Successful Step Parenting, we come now to the sensitive issue of wedding plans and what to call the new person in…...