Melissa Mills

Melissa Mills
Title: Writer
Education: New York University
Location: New York, New York
Expertise: Journalism, Parenting, Digital Media

Melissa Mills is the former Associate Editorial Director of Parents. She first joined the team in January 2020, previously acting as a writer and copy/research editor.

Experience

Melissa has over a decade of experience in digital media and publishing. Before Parents, she was the senior manager of editorial operations at Bustle Digital Group where she helped launch the Bustle app and worked with teams across editorial, social media, video, and branded. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Romper, Glamour, and Reader's Digest. 

Education

Melissa graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in media, culture, and communication.

About Parents

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Latest from Melissa Mills
Daycare Teacher Gifts
The Best Gifts for the Daycare Teachers Who Make So Much Possible
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Yes, Phantom Baby Kicks Are Real—Here's Why They Happen
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6 Can't-Miss Spring Break Camps for Kids in 2023
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Ms. Rachel Will Not Be Canceled for Celebrating Inclusion
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Can Your Boss Make You Pay for Child Care When You're Working From Home?
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Your Kid Needs to Watch YouTube Sensation Ms. Rachel—Stat
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One Mom Shows the Absurdity of Calling the Basic Needs 'Self-Care'
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Teacher Told She Was 'Tattling' for Complaining When a Student Walked in on Her Pumping
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The 60 Best Elf on the Shelf Names
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Parents: You Have Permission to Ditch the Resolutions in 2023
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These Disney Movies From Your Childhood Now Come With Content Warnings
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Parents Nail the ‘Tell Me You Have Kids Without Telling Me’ Trend
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Here Are the Rules for Flying When You're Pregnant
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Redditor Asks If He's the A-Hole for Asking Neighbors to Keep 'Too Loud' Baby Inside
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This Mom Found Her Missing Toddler With a Genius TikTok Tip for Wandering Kiddos
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Cousin Demands New Mom Pay Her Back for $2K Shirt After Newborn Throws Up
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Pro Tip: Have Your Kid's Elf on the Shelf Report Good Behavior Instead of Bad
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7 Easy Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas
Courtesy of Melissa Mills
40 Fall Instagram Captions for Your Festive Family Photos
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This Bridesmaid Pumping Like a Boss in a Wedding Photo Is a Gorgeous Tribute to Normalizing Breastfeeding
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5 Things Parents Brag About That Actually Have Nothing to Do With Parenting
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Is Your Big Kid 'Too Cool' for a Car Seat? Tough: This 7-Year-Old's Viral Photo Proves Safety Comes First
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Reddit Mom Details Relatable Daily Schedule Asking How Parents Can Possibly "Do It All"
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Redditors Share the Moment Parenting Became 'Worth It' to Them