Dr. Mel Tavares
Calling All 'Mean Moms'
Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 I had a mean mom. Years later, I became a mean mom. My sister became a mean mom, too. My mom was so mean she...
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Dr. Mel Tavares
May 32 min read
Families are Thriving in the Slow Lane
Note: First published in January of 2021, nearly a year into the pandemic. Because there is continued evidence showing the positive...
Dr. Mel Tavares
May 32 min read
Boredom Buster Day Trips for Kids
(C) 2024 Mel Tavares Summer is almost here and that only means one thing. Moms will be hearing the phrase "I'm bored!" I remember hearing...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Apr 32 min read
15 Minute Prep for Day-Tripping with the Fam
Ever feel like it takes longer to get out the door than it is worth?
Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 235 min read
Financial Stress and Mental Health
Financial Stress and Mental Health-Dr. Mel Tavares There’s a distinct link between financial stress and mental health and well-being. ...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 153 min read
Lord, I Need Some Rest
By Dr. Mel Tavares Too often, I find myself breathing a quick prayer heavenward that sounds something like, "Lord, I need some rest. I'm...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 183 min read
Bullies, Bullies Everywhere
Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 Note: Stats are based on Doctorate work completed in 2019, pre-pandemic. Since the original publication,...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Feb 73 min read
Diligent Parents Needed
Parents who endeavor to raise kids with 'good morals' often teach the cause and effect principle without realizing that the principle is...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Jan 23 min read
5 Protective Steps To Ward Off Viruses
It happens every year. Thankfully not every year is a pandemic, but colds and flu and other viruses float around every year. Families...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Dec 7, 20236 min read
Five Keys to Surviving Family Holidays
First published Dec. 5, 2022 at susanuneal.com (https://bit.ly/3UFyC9K) If you are one of the millions who have lost a loved one over the...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Aug 4, 20234 min read
Three Ways for Parents to Get Involved
Original post released on August 4, 2021 at https://www1.cbn.com/family/three-simple-ways-transform-your-childs-public-school Being a...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Mar 4, 20234 min read
March Forth and Do Something
March Forth and Do Something Dr. Mel Tavares Although March Fourth is the official day to finally march ‘forth’ and take action on a home...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Why Do Christians Read the Bible All the Time?
A question I am asked frequently is one of inquiring as to why Christians read the Bible all of the time. While I understand the word...
Dr. Mel Tavares
Jun 1, 20212 min read
Develop Deep Roots Like the Mighty Oak Tree
by Dr. Mel Tavares @drmeltavares Have you ever sat in the summer shade of the mighty oaks lining the riverbank? I once sat sipping my...
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