When we say you have to see it to believe how incredible it really is, we mean it when it comes to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. This brand-new privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a new place to play in Tampa Bay and we have a feeling it will quickly…
With big kids going back to school, we’re showing you fun weekday activities to keep your preschooler busy in Tampa Bay.
From outdoor adventures to pickleball games to escape rooms to playwriting, preteens and teens can fill their summer days with camps that reflect their interests.
A high-risk pregnancy can be stressful, but Karen Raimer, M. D. , has helped calm nerves and provide answers for expectant mothers for more than 30 years.
Heading to Sanibel and Captiva is an easy getaway from Tampa Bay. We’ve rounded up our favorite things to do there with kids!
Samantha Barlow’s mother, Julie, was the first to see that something was clouding her newborn baby’s beautiful deep blue eyes. When Julie held her daughter for the first time, Barlow looked up at her mother but seemed unable to really meet her adoring gaze. Julie wouldn’t let it go. A flurry of doctors and specialists…
Pack the kids in the car and head on I-4 for a family fun day at ICON Park Orlando. Our picks include the best things to do with kids.
Gasparilla Music Festival is a harmonious fusion of music, sustainability, and giving back that supports non-profit Recycled Tunes by donating musical instruments.
Today, it’s more important than ever to start teaching kids about helping the environment. Here are 10 ways kids can help save the planet!
Get to know Melanie Humenansky, head of school at Bayshore Christian School in South Tampa.
Earth Day is April 22. Check out this list of ten actions that we’re considering taking that can help make our world a better place.
Learn how to plant your own native plant garden with the help of Anita Comacho of Tampa’s Little Red Wagon Native Plant Nursery.
We’re sharing everything you need to know before you book your Timberline Tampa glamping adventure and how to experience the must-do activities in Hillsborough River State Park.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently put the migrating monarch butterfly on its Red List for Endangered Species.
The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, led by David Kays, M.D., was founded as the country’s first inpatient CDH unit with surgeons, nurses and other team members solely focused on CDH care.
The wait is over for Disney’s newly anticipated TRON Lightcylcle/Run! Disney’s latest thrill ride is now officially open to the public. We were able to get a first look before the ride opened and are sharing all the details on what to know before you go!
The world is 71% water; your child is 100% curious. Swim Instructor, Ulivia Cruz, shares that knowing how to swim is a life-saving skill for every individual, especially in Tampa Bay. There are in-home pools, lakes, rivers, streams and oceans and it’s crucial for your family to be water smart from the start. The Tampa…
Married, mother of two, Dr. Clark untangles why raising humans with strong senses of self is underpinned by parents’ self-care.
Psychologist and parenting authority Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of “Kid Confidence,” offers advice on how to help your kids make friends in “Growing Friendships” and a new mini-podcast, “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic”.
Meet the 5th grade recipient of Hillsborough County’s 2022 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award and find out how you can nominate a child or teen who has gone above and beyond to battle bullying.
Experts with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library are sharing some ways to make navigating the sea of books a little smoother to find books your kid will love.
“We are basically the biggest restaurant chain in town!” Meet Arianne Corbett. If your child eats breakfast or lunch at a Hillsborough County Public School, she’s the one planning their menu. She’s a school nutritionist in a post-pandemic world. “The pandemic shifted the whole model of school feeding,” she said. “When the world shut down,…
We asked local parents to share their favorite Easter hacks to help inspire some new ideas for you! We are loving all of the responses and we think you will, too! Check them out: Related: Our favorite Easter Egg Hunts and more this week in Tampa Bay! What to put inside plastic Easter eggs and…
Bluey is heading to Tampa for her first-ever stage show – Bluey’s Big Play! Head to The Straz Center on April 29 & 30 to see Bluey, Bingo, and all your favorite characters come to life!
April is Occupational Therapy Month. It’s a time to recognize the achievements of patients like 13-year-old Jaden who recovered from a serious accident, thanks, in part, to the efforts of occupational therapist Rachael Thibeau and other experts at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Jaden had gone for a ride on his friend’s pontoon boat on…
Learn more about the many VPK options for your child through the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties.
Kids chopping with actual knives? Stirring pots on hot burners? Responsible for a meal? You’d be surprised how successful kids of all ages can be in the kitchen.
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge for all ages from June 1 – July 31, 2023!
Orlando World Center Marriott has no shortage of fun for the whole family. We’ve got the scoop on what to do and what to know before you go!
There’s no shortage of things to do at Tradewinds Island Resorts from floating cabanas and water park and so much more!
Bianca Burrows, @itsbbart Did you know that local students get less than one hour of art instruction in school each week? For children that express themselves through a more creative approach or kids that struggle in school because they do not meet traditional academic standards, that’s not enough time in the school year for them to…
When it comes to Walt Disney World restaurants you have lots of choices. The challenge is that many of the popular Disney restaurants book up. And some restaurants are more kid-friendly than others. That’s where Round Rodeo BBQ Restaurant comes in. New to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this Toy Story restaurant is a welcome addition. Let’s…
Playing with your child supports early brain development. Learn how to make playtime meaningful with just five minutes each day.
Experience the buzz of BUGTOPIA at ZooTampa as you get up-close to 13 larger-than-life animatronic bugs that will educate and amaze!
See what it’s like to play in the Measurement Rules traveling exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa!
With so many water access points across the Tampa area, there are tons of places to go kayaking near you, whether you choose to book a guided tour or rent from a local kayak rental company.
Enjoying traditional summer fun has been challenging this year, with limited access to our favorite activities but check out these Florida Springs!
Shellebrate spring and check out Dino Rescue at Clearwater Marine Aquarium before the exhibit goes extinct on April 15!
Lowry Park Zoo’s old Fairyland figurine restoration is underway, thanks to Richard Gonzmart of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants. See them at Ulele.
Bring on the road trips! And don’t forget the snacks! Jenny P. from @LunchBoxMafia shares tips for satisfying road trip and theme park snacks!
Meet Alyssa Rhoads, producer of show-stopping events and creator of joy, wonder and enchantment in everything she creates.
Meet Rylee Miller: Academy of the Holy Names fifth-grader, twin sister and a professional kid-DJ who’s spun for the Tampa Bay Lightning and more!
Learn how the peer mentoring program at Seminole Heights Elementary is building communication, empathy, and kindness between groups of students.
Tampa native and celebrity chef Richard Hales invites us into his home with his flagship restaurant, Black Brick, and talks family life in his hometown.
Need a hotel near Universal or Disney? These are the best hotels for families near Orlando’s theme parks for all budget levels.
If your child loves art or wants to try something new, check out one of the best art summer camp programs in Tampa Bay!
We’re sharing the best summer programs offering outdoor and sports camps in Tampa Bay for kids of all ages.
We’re sharing the best STEM summer camps and science summer camps in Tampa Bay.
We’re sharing our favorite performing arts summer camps in Tampa Bay for your child’s best summer ever!
Tall Ships St. Pete is a chance to immerse yourself in our nation’s maritime history whether you watch in awe from land or step on board one of the seven iconic ships, some dating as far back as the 1800s.
The 2023 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival features culinary flavors from around the world and not-to-miss concerts!
We’re sharing all you need to know to plan your day at Southshore Bay Lagoon, a 5-acre man-made lagoon where you can swim and enjoy fun water activities.
Even little kids deserve to have the best summer ever at camp! We’re sharing out favorite summer camps for preschoolers in Tampa Bay!
Get to know Chris and Ryan Zubrick as the illusionists share their journey in magic, a passion that began in childhood.
Let’s face it, traveling with kids can be stressful. Here are 5 of our favorite things that help ease transitions and keep things moving smoothly on the road.
Like all Y camps, the Campo Family YMCA Summer Camp provides a safe and supportive space for your child to learn, grow and thrive. We go behind the scenes to learn more about this popular camp.
Tampa Pickleball Crew founders dish about the easy-to-learn sport with a newly minted Major League that’s taking over Tampa Bay!
Brea (Bray-UH), the first-ever facility dog at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, brings smiles and a friendly distraction for hospitalized kids.
The Maternal Fetal Medicine program and Fetal Care Center at Tampa General earned a spot on Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 and was named highest ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023.
Besides the practical reasons for attending summer camp, Corbett Prep shares 5 more less-obvious reasons to fit camp into your summer schedule.
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