Melissa Mark
Melissa Mark and her husband Tyler are both Phoenix natives who moved to Flagstaff in 2008. With her Master's degree in Community Counseling, she worked as a therapist in Wickenburg, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff, mostly specializing in eating disorders. They have two boys, Nolan (8) and Landon (6), who keep them equally busy and entertained. Melissa is fascinated by people and loves to learn about different personalities, backgrounds and interests. This could explain her obsession with reality TV (mostly on Bravo), good novels, and talking with friends over a glass of wine. Melissa writes about juggling motherhood, family life, wellness, humor, pop culture, and more on her personal blog: http://ajourneytobalance.com/
I’m Changing My Brain in 2019
I'm approaching 2019 differently.
In the past, I've made resolutions of grandeur, like the time I ran a half marathon with my sister. While this is something I'm proud of (and will probably never EVER...
Do Your Kids Turn Into Monsters After School?
It was a beautiful day in our mountain town.
After days of gray clouds and rainy skies, the sun finally poked through and graced us with a lovely afternoon. Never ones to be cooped up...
Learning to Let Go: A Lesson in Motherhood
As ridiculous as it may sound, dropping my Kindergartener off instead of walking him inside has proved to be even more emotional for me than that dreaded first day was.
"Bye, Mom! Have a good...
FREE Things To Do in Downtown Flagstaff With Kids
There is a lot to appreciate about living in Flagstaff: the beautiful scenery, the abundance of outdoor activities, and my belief that it's a great place to raise a family, to name a few....
Summertime and the Dining is Divine at Grimaldi’s
This post was created in Partnership with Grimaldi's. All opinions are my own.
There's nothing that my two boys and husband love more than a good pizza. Additionally, there's nothing that I enjoy more than...
Why I Avoid Social Media On Mother’s Day
If you ask me about my mom, I'll tell you she died in 2012. If you are interested, I'll tell you she was diagnosed with a brain tumor out of the blue when she...
Meet the Contributor: Melissa Mark
- Family: My husband Tyler and I have two boys, Nolan and Landon, ages 7 and 4 1/2. Our first baby is actually our 11-year-old boxer Frank, whose hair turned gray as soon as...
Beyond the Time-Out: Calming and Coping Tools for Kids and Parents
Parenting is hard. Calming your erratic and emotionally explosive offspring without losing your own temper can be even harder. When a warning doesn't work, it can be very frustrating and perplexing to reason with...
The Voice is Yours
I heard the voice as soon as I looked in the mirror this morning.
It pointed out the bags under my eyes, critiqued my skin, and replayed the wrong thing I said in a conversation...
Disordered Perceptions: How an Eating Disorder Changed Me
We at FMB are not doctors, but we do encourage the discussion of topics relating to women's health. Please seek the advice of your medical provider if you find yourself struggling with an eating...
Sometimes I Don’t Want To Play
At four and six, my boys are at some pretty great ages. In fact, they are playing at the park while I write this, sitting by myself on a quiet, sun-drenched patch of grass....
The Mother of all Friendship
I lived in a new state of insanity as a new mom. I've felt crazy before, but this was on another level. Sleep deprivation combined with so much uncertainty, anxiety, and a responsibility to...