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Grayson Shuff is All Heart – You Would Never Know He Has a Congenital Heart Defect
Unless he takes his shirt off to reveal his scars, you’d never know that he was born with the congenital heart defect tetralogy of Fallot.
Understanding Heart Murmurs: What Are They and Are They Dangerous?
The Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital shares important information about heart murmurs and what parents should know.
Sweeten Up the Season with Florida Strawberries
Strawberry season is here! We’re in the peak of the season, when strawberries are bountiful and usually on sale and priced just right!
Sulphur Springs Based Community Partnership School Supports the Whole Student
Sulphur Springs K-8 Community School recently received recognition for the UCF-Certified Community Partnership School designation.
On Exhibit: “Picasso and the Allure of the South” at The Dali in St. Pete
“Picasso and the Allure of the South” features 79 pieces of art by Pablo Picasso, half of which have never been on display in the United States.
Summer Camp Already!? Let Imagine Camp Organization do the work for you!
Imagine Camp Organization is the stress-relief service you didn’t know existed! Created by a busy mom FOR other busy families.
Monster Jam Returns to Tampa and Celebrates Grave Digger’s BIG 4-0!
Monster Jam returns to Raymond James Stadium February 5-6, 2022! Celebrate Grave Digger’s 40th anniversary and the debut of a new truck!
Tampa Fresh Foods: A Deliciously Immersive Art Experience Arrives in Tampa!
Tampa Fresh Foods, a unique new immersive art exhibit by artist Lucy Sparrow, debuts in downtown Tampa on Water Street.
Inspirational Playroom Makeover Ideas You Can Do at Home with Your Kids!
A Tampa Bay interior designer is making local children’s playroom dreams come true with a room makeover. She’s showing you how you can put together a great space for your kids too!
Fresh Start: Tips for cleaning up—and jazzing up—your kids’ home spaces
Tips on cleaning up, sorting, donating and refreshing rooms from Kylie Ponton of Ponton Interiors and Laura Frasor of NEAT Method Tampa.
Instead of a Sleepover, Try a Sleepunder
Maggie & the Moms panelist Natassja Prose piqued our interest with a suggestion none of us had heard before: What about a sleepunder?
Gasparilla DIY ideas for your pint-sized pirates
Looking for easy projects to celebrate Gasparilla? I have a fun craft and DIY costumes that are perfect for your little buccaneer.
Preparing for Your Child’s Surgery: Top 5 Questions Answered
Raquel Gonzalez, MD, MHCM, provides several pointers that can make your child’s surgery experience a little bit easier.
Gasparilla: It’s a Family Affair for Maiken Stefany of EventFest
The Gasparilla parades are deeply engrained traditions for many local families dating back generations. We recently spoke with Maiken Stefany of EventFest whose family has helped put on the parades each year since 1985.
Westchase Group is Giving Women the Chance to Grow, Achieve, Learn, and Succeed.
One local group gives women the chance to check things off their buckets lists while giving back to others and forming friendships.
Krewe Life: Meet Bryce Alley of KQAR and L.B. Sierra of YMKG
Gasparilla’s roots run deep in Tampa dating back generations to 1904 when the very first ‘invasion’ was concocted as a way to promote the city
Unique Ways to Practice Self-Care an Pamper Yourself In Tampa Bay In The New Year!
As we begin 2022, here are a few self-care tips to help get your new year started off by focusing on you and your wellbeing.
Moms to Know: Julie Tingley, founder of Wee Macree
Julie Tingley’s latest venture, Wee Macree, continues uplifting others by donating 40% of the sales of each child’s shirt to a nonprofit
Yes, you can get COVID twice + more Omicron questions answered
*Story UPDATED on January 4, 2022 to include and append additional interview with Dr. Christina Canody, BayCare Pediatric Service Line Medical Director. The highly contagious Omicron variant is spreading in ways doctors tell us they never expected, fueled by holiday gatherings and travel…and then there’s back-to-school. Doctors are urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccine…
Preventing Birth Defects and Keeping Baby Healthy During Pregnancy
Oftentimes moms can’t prevent birth defects or other complications, but there are some things moms can do to prevent hospitalization at birth.
First Tee Introduces Golf and Key Values to Bay Area Kids
First Tee has nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
There are BIG benefits to playing with toy blocks and we’re telling you why
The next time toy blocks come out for play, remember that it’s more than just playtime, it’s a bonding and creative experience.
Dry January: Put down the wine and drink in joy instead
In time for Dry January, Janie Porter provides perspective on nurturing a fulfilling life without filling the tumbler.
Inspire a Love for Learning this Year
Here are some practices you can implement at home to ensure this year is filled with laughter, new experiences and a love for reading.
Red Light Therapy? It’s trending in Tampa Bay!
You may have been offered red light therapy as an option during a facial treatment, but how about red light therapy for your whole body? It’s a thing!
How to host a kid-friendly Kwanzaa celebration
Kwanzaa is a holiday founded in 1966 to help African-Americans reconnect with their culture. Here are 5 ways to have a kid-friendly Kwanzaa.
The Best Day Trips in Tampa Bay for Families
We’re sharing our favorite family-friendly day trips in Tampa Bay! From Weeki Wachee Springs to Bok Tower Gardens, we’ve got a day’s worth of FUN for every family on our list!
New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families and Couples! Where to Ring in 2022.
Our list of NYE Hotspots for your and your significant other is updated almost daily through the end of the year – so keep checking back to see what’s new!
Endless Kid-Friendly Fun at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
There is so much to do this holiday season, both in Tampa Bay and in Orlando. It can be hard to decide what to do. If you have younger kids, especially preschool age, SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration is a must-do. I’ve visited every single Orlando theme park this holiday season, as I tend to do…
3 New Traditions You Can Start This Holiday Season
Here are three easy ways you can stand with your community, all while introducing new, rewarding holiday traditions!
Cool Places to Play in The Snow and Ice Without Leaving Tampa Bay
We’re sharing a few places around town to check out if you want to play in the snow or take a whirl around an ice-skating rink.
Saylor Celebrates First Birthday Thanks to Her Medical Team
“Her outlook for a healthy life is a good one, thanks to the team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s,” her mother says.
New School on the Block: Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School opens its doors on the Dr. Kiran C. Patel Campus for Innovative Learning in August 2022.
Easy and festive holiday cocktails with Ginain Grayes of @cookprayslay
Blogger Ginain Grayes is dishing on her favorite festive holiday cocktail recipes which can also be transformed into mocktails.
Moms to Know: Carolynn Smith-Jones, Seven Marketing + PR
Carolynn Smith-Jones, owner of 7 Marketing + PR, has rebuilt her life from the ground up. Follow her journey, struggles, and faith!
Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman Awarded State “Teacher’s Teacher” Recognition
The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) honored Dr. Swarzman this month with the 2021 Edgar McCleary Service Award.
Find a sense of CALM: How to teach social-emotional intelligence in the home
CALM is part of the Quality Early Education System-QEES that takes a holistic approach to early childhood education.
Curtain Time: A dialogue with the Patel Conservatory
Tara Payor talks one on one with Matthew Belopavlovich, artistic director for the Patel Conservatory about why theater is good for kids and families.
Libraries: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Foster your family’s holiday spirit with help from the public library. Learn about different holidays to teach children about diversity.
Class Act: BayCare welcomes its first batch of pediatric residents
Starting July 2022, BayCare will begin training the next generation of pediatricians when it launches the 3-year BayCare Pediatrics Residency
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Events in Orlando, Florida
Yes- jingle bells WILL be ringing, even in the pool, while eating a candy cane in the 80-degree beautiful weather that is the norm for Orlando in December!
Holiday Hosting: Pro Tips from the Zakarian Family
The Holidays are Here! Margaret Zakarian gives her favorite tips to keep the holidays easy and stress free.
The Hidden Holiday Danger: Button Batteries
There has been an average of 3,500 button battery ingestions per year and the incidence has increased in the last decade.
Babysitters with BIG hearts hosting toy drive for foster kids
The powerhouse team behind the babysitting service Doublemint Sitting are growing their annual toy drive for foster kids and they need your help.
Christmas | Food + Drink | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Recipes
Make it MERRY with holiday inspired lunches by @lunchboxmafia
Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia is dishing on her favorite holiday inspired lunchbox ideas for the tastiest and most festive lunch ever!
Undercover Underage: A Mom Goes Undercover to Nab Online Predators
Maggie Rodriguez interviews Roo Powell, a child advocate who disguises herself as a teenager to nab online predators
Christmas | Food + Drink | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Recipes
Make it Merry: Holiday Lunches
Til the Season for warm lunches! Jenny from @lunchboxmafia teaches you how to make warm lunches for your kids, and tips to keep them warm!
A Challenge for a Champion Community: 3 ways to stake a stand for Feeding Tampa Bay
Hunger impacts more than those who are in need; it’s an “everyone problem.” Lack of consistent access to food has a long-term impact on our community’s future. Ending hunger is a vested interest for us all.
Winter Beach debuts at The St. Pete Pier!
Ice skating on the beach? Although that sounds like a crazy concept, you can do just that at Winter Beach in St. Pete! Located at the St. Pete Pier, the new attraction boasts a skating rink with a 360-degree water view. Whether you’ve been skating for years or are just learning how, the Winter Beach…
Let’s Bake, Baby! Making Social and Emotional Learning Fun
Make learning fun! Baking Christmas Cookies with your child can become a form of social and emotional learning.
Perseverance, Character and Teamwork: Life Lessons with Shaquil Barrett
Shaq Barrett Tampa Bay Bucs’ linebacker and his wife Jordanna Barrett – share life lessons on perseverance, character, family & teamwork.
Festive Table: Make your kids table pop this Thanksgiving
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, Kid Collective Party Rentals offers tips on decorating your kid’s table with a festive twist!
Remembering the Inspiring Life of Winter the Dolphin
Winter the dolphin passes away at Clearwater Marine Aquarium at 16 years old after fighting an intestinal infection.
INSIDE LOOK: LEGOLAND Florida Beach Retreat
Experience a family-friendly vacation at LEGOLAND Florida Beach Retreat with LEGO-themed bungalows and park excitement.
Where Mindsets Matter
Students at Heritage Elementary School paint a mural based on the 7 mindsets, promoting relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Moms to Know: Kristen Brown, TRIBE Seminole Heights
Social Entrepreneur Kristen Brown talks about TRIBE Seminole Heights, an after school program which serves 1,800 families and 2,500 students
NEW at ZooTampa! Wildlife Explorer Quest
ZooTampa Wildlife Explorer Quest is an exciting new way to interact with the Zoo! Kids go on a quest to find and learn about animals!
Ways To Give Back at Any Age This Holiday Season
It’s never too early to teach children the importance of giving back to others. Many organizations and charities need help year-round, but during the holiday season, the need is even greater. The impact of Covid-19 took a hit on charities worldwide last year. Food banks, homeless shelters, and donation sites are in dire need of…
Halloween inspired lunch box ideas with @lunchboxmafia
Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia is dishing on some spooktacular lunch box ideas for the kids and even adults!