Melissa Stoller is a freelance writer focusing on family-related topics. Before beginning her writing career, Melissa taught early childhood education as well as law school legal writing. She also served as a law school career counselor and practiced law for several years. Melissa is an Advisory Board Member of the Children s Aid Society, Rhinelander Children s Center. She earned a B.A. from Wells College and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. Melissa lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters, ages 16, 12, and 6.