Author: Judy M. Miller

Choosing a Daycare that Works for Your Child and You

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Judy M. Miller
31 Aug, 2016

One of the toughest first decisions I had to make as a new parent-to-be was finding exceptional daycare for my newborn. I had to go back to work six weeks after giving birth so I began my daycare search long before my son was born. I was thankful I did. Many daycares were full and… Read More

Going Somewhere? Tips for Great Family Travel

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Judy M. Miller
30 Jun, 2016

Do you remember family vacations from when you were a child? Was packing done in a frenzy, and at the last minute? Or did you just calmly walk out the door with your family because your parents did all of the planning and packing? Growing up, my brothers and I did little to get… Read More

Ringing in a Family Friendly New Year

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Judy M. Miller
28 Dec, 2015

Celebrating the New Year was an adults-only evening, until I had kids. Upon becoming a parent, I had no desire to leave my kids at home with a babysitter—if I could get one—so I decided to make New Year’s Eve family friendly and still have a good time. Here are some ways in which we… Read More

Celebrating Special Connections: Grandparents

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Judy M. Miller
31 Aug, 2015

Grandparents are special. They offer sage advice, wisdom, and wonderful “listening ears.” Sometimes, especially when mom and dad aren’t around, they let their grandkids get away with things their parents won’t. President Jimmy Carter recognized the importance of grandparents when he made Grandparents Day a national holiday in 1978. The holiday falls on the first… Read More