Dr. Mel discusses the reality of mom competition and how to seer clear of participating. To read full article in Essence magazine: http://www.essence.com/2016/03/15/mommy-wars-truth-about-battle-5-ways-break-chains-competition

Dr. Mel discusses the reasons why it’s not cool to drop your friends once you’ve found a new love interest.

To read full article on FOX News go to: http://www.foxnews.com/love/friendships-vs-relationship-new-boyfriend-girlfriend-balance-friends

Can being honest come across as complaining? Can complaining be justified as being honest? Join Dr. Mel as she discusses the fine line between being honest versus complaining.

Dr. Mel discusses reasons you might need to reevaluate and/or reassess as friendship.

Visit http://amyvanderoef.com to watch a video on Spring Cleaning Friendships.

Your "tweenager" is busier than you are these days. Between sports and academics, evenings can be stress induced and exhausting. Join Dr. Mel as she offers some tips on how to set your "tweenager" up for better sleep during the week.

Dr. Mel shares with us some steps we can take if we feel we are experiencing a toxic friendship.

Dr. Mel offers a quiz that helps you decide whether or not it’s time to let go of a toxic friendship.

Visit Dr. Melanie’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/melanierossmills/) for a printable copy of the Toxic Friendship Quiz.

Your heart is broken and the world is coming to an end. Dr. Mel offers some suggestions if you’re trying to recover from a recent break up.

Want people to like you? Dr. Mel suggests ways to become more likable. From becoming curious and engaging to contributing to your environment. From becoming less self-focused to identifying strengths in others.