Melissa Rudy runs a freelance writing business, Words by Melissa, from her home office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although her specialty is web content and blog posts, she’s also comfortable tackling press releases, emails, social media posts, and other marketing text. Before starting her freelance business in '07, Melissa worked in e-commerce and technical writing for several years. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s in English Literature & Journalism.

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Parenting Lessons From Moms Of Big Families

By Melissa Rudy | May 13, 2014 | Add a Comment

The more can mean the merrier.   read on >

Everybody’s Doing It: Dangerous Teen Fads

By Melissa Rudy | May 6, 2014 | Add a Comment

Talk to your teen today.   read on >

10 Smartest Investments For A New Mom

By Melissa Rudy | April 25, 2014 | Add a Comment

What you’ll really need.   read on >

Risky Diets To Avoid At All Costs

By Melissa Rudy | April 16, 2014 | 1 Reply

Dinner is served.  read on >

Top 10 Things To Never Say To A New Mom

By Melissa Rudy | April 14, 2014 | 1 Reply

When in doubt, just smile and say, “Congratulations!”  read on >

Mastering the Bedtime Debacle

By Melissa Rudy | April 11, 2014 | 1 Reply

Resist that angelic face and her pleas for “fifteen more minutes.” RESIST!   read on >

“Wining” Down……Is it Okay to Drink While on Mommy Duty?

By Melissa Rudy | April 10, 2014 | Add a Comment

The kids go to bed exactly at wine o’clock every night.   read on >

The Vaccination/Autism Link Debate

By Melissa Rudy | April 3, 2014 | Add a Comment

On the rise, should you worry?  read on >

I’m Not the Nanny!

By Melissa Rudy | March 25, 2014 | 29 Replies

Tips for adoptive parents of multi-cultural kids.  read on >

Why Don’t I Enjoy Playtime? Tips for Non-Playful Moms

By Melissa Rudy | March 20, 2014 | 1 Reply

You’re still a great mom!  read on >