My daughter’s love language is quality time. Mine is acts of service. These days, I love hanging out in her room listening to her tell stories about school and how her day went. She LOVES when I tell stories about when I was her age and what I went through in middle school. Times have…
One year ago, flamenco dancer Irene Rodriguez took the biggest leap of her life, not on the dance floor—in real life. She left her home country of Cuba, where she was the principal dancer and director of the country’s most recognized flamenco company, and moved to Tampa with nothing more than the desire and drive…
America’s funniest dad, Jim Gaffigan, heads to Tampa. We got the chance to chat with him about his show, his family, and his ties to Tampa.
Learn how a cardiologist at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital helped a local teen avoid another open-heart surgery using brand new technology!
Reading aloud anything—a picture book, a comic book, a fairy tale, books about insects, anything your child is interested in—will yield benefits, including for our neurodiverse and non-English speaking listeners.
Teams from each Hillsborough Co. public school are buffing up on their trivia to compete in the Black History Brain Bowl on Feb. 11th.
Meet Jordan Parramore, kid on a mission: gamer, foodie, autism advocate, and founder of Jordan’s Juice Bar when he was only 8 years old.
Learn how an education from Shorecrest Prep can ensure your child is ready to thrive in university life and beyond as a self-directed learner.
After two heart transplants by the age of 7, Maya is like Night and Day, thanks to her doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
We’re sharing our favorite things about the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park to help you plan your best day ever!
Meet Kiva Williams, the @thefunfoodiemama and founder of Mahogany Kids Fine Arts Foundation benefitting children in Tampa Bay.
Before Monster Jam heads to Raymond James Stadium February 4-5, we got the chance to talk to father and son drivers, Matt and Nick Pagliarulo
The Museum of Science and Industry, MOSI, is offering even MORE fun things to do with the family and more is on the horizon.
When it comes to Walt Disney World Character Dining you have lots of choices. Here are five reasons we LOVE Tusker House Restaurant
Pirates are heading to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven! Pirate River Quest is now open and we’re sharing all the details.
Here’s the hard truth: human trafficking is happening in our community. Redefining Refuge is working to change that and you can help.
The Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program proves that creating a lifelong love of reading can be as easy as 4 books per week.
Keith and Jill Sedita, of Florish Pizza in South Tampa, set out to recreate the pizza they grew up eating—with one distinction—it’s vegan.
Winner of Apple’s prestigious Swift Student Challenge, Lexline taught herself coding, and then created her own app on quantum physics.
What if we approached the “tough” seasons of parenting differently? Dr. Amy Patenaude is helping families make lasting positive changes.
From your Gasparilla galley straight to your little pirate’s lunch box, here are some fun ways to “piratize” lunches and party snacks.
For Trey Korhn, Gasparilla is a way of life. Here he shares some treasured memories he’s made as a member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
For many, the Y represents positive childhood memories. For the Tichenor family, it represents generational support and holistic wellness.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital helps an adorable local toddler with a rare condition, CHAREGE Syndrome. Her Mother shares their story.
If you resolved to do more for your community in 2023, here’s how including the kids in your commitment benefits the whole family.
STEAMfest returns this January to Shorecrest Prep, where families can enjoy a variety of fun activities centered on STEAM subjects.
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5? The Florida VPK Program can help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Hillsborough Co. Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists offer questions for parents to ask their kids to encourage opening up.
Kiva Williams and Karimah Henry, creators of the Tampa Bay Black Excellence Challenge and regular Tampa Bay Parenting contributors, invite you to join in on their weeklong Kwanzaa celebration this year with a game of community Bingo. “I wanted to find a creative way to get people to support local small businesses,” Henry says. “Sharing this…
It might not snow in Tampa, but local weatherman Denis Phillips certainly knows how to create a whimsical winter wonderland. The local ABC Action News meteorologist is known for his cheery persona, signature suspenders, and love of Diet Dr. Pepper. During hurricane season, his famous slogan “Rule #7” can be heard on repeat from residents…
I am a new middle school mom. Yes, I teared up as he got out of the car for his first day of this new adventure, but I did try to play it cool. I am still in shock that we arrived at this milestone so quickly, but here we are. Ready or not… middle…
Karrie Mueller has successful businesses, three happy children and a soulmate husband. Beyond Super Mom, she’s a Mom to KNOW!
Metropolitan Ministries offers year-round opportunities for kids to grow in gratefulness and giving, and especially this holiday season.
The holiday season isn’t always merry for kids so we’re turning to a local expert for advice and top tips.
When it comes to gift-buying, think of books! They can be read again and again and offer plenty of opportunities for family time. Here are suggestions for great books to gift to the young readers in your life: Birth – Preschool “Luli and the Language of Tea” by Andrea Wang – Five-Year-Old Chinese immigrant Luli…
The holidays spark a desire to give back — and teach our children the importance of serving others. Here’s how you can help NOW.
At a time of year when so much is celebrated with the holidays, it’s important to remember that so much can change in a short time…and honoring and cherishing the people- every person- around us is what makes December truly special. This is precisely why we get to know Noah Cheong, someone who has always put others first.
Alice Santana talks about the transformational power of the performing arts and how she balances parenting with her rewarding career.
The annual Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza and Gasparilla Pirate Fest are spectacular events that leave you with buckets full BEADS if you are a lucky!!! We scoured Pinterest to find some amazing DIY craft projects to finally put all of those Gasparilla beads to use! All you need is a glue gun or glue, an imagination…
Giving Back and Spreading cheer while supporting patients and families with hospitalization at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
The holidays can be chaotic. Check out these tips to stay safe and healthy this season, when ordinary rules can fall through the cracks.
With a bilateral cleft lip and palate diagnoses at birth, Logan’s parents knew they needed the best team of doctors in their corner.
When Logan was born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate, they sought help from Alex Rottgers, MD, a highly skilled pediatric plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Hunger is a solvable problem – Feeding Tampa Bay has the solutions to provide greater access to food and eliminate this need.
Of all the powerful things in this world, few move me more than a child’s imagination. From play-fighting dragons in the backyard to building a Lego empire, kids have a way of seeing life with wonder. They can be anything they want to be, building a whole world within their imagination. Every child should have…
What do you think is the best part of living in Central Florida? If your family is like mine, we cherish the fact that we can get away to so many spectacular destinations all around Florida. Tucked almost halfway between Tampa and Orlando is Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, formerly named Cabana Club RV Resort and Cottages….
From the picture-perfect pumpkins and Christmas trees to magical moments with Santa, Gallagher’s is more than a pumpkin patch or tree lot.
Like gifts, gatherings, and good tidings, family is central to the holiday season. Many of us have treasured holiday family memories from childhood, or from watching the faces of our own children light up with holiday joy. But for hundreds of children in our community, the holidays can serve as a painful reminder of the…
Love theme parks but hate the lines? We used the Universal Express Pass at Universal Orlando Resort and here’s what you need to know.
Mother of three boys, Tampa Bay realtor, and founder of the Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation (CMHF), Lindsay Hernandez lives by the mission of her nonprofit in every way possible: to be a light in this world through the provision of unconditional kindness. In a month that focuses on giving and gratitude, we are thankful for…
Mental health took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, quarantines and distancing meant that outside activities like youth sports were put on hold. For some kids, sports were their outlet, their stress release and their social circle. Taking all of that away at once can certainly have a huge impact—especially at such a young…
With its beautiful art district and tons of artist spaces, St. Pete is the perfect place to explore Fine Arts with your kids.
Transforming schools into Hurricane Ian evacuation shelters is no easy task, but one that staff and community partners took in stride.
The newest, fully bilingual exhibit at Glazer Children’s Museum, AlegreMENTE | Happy Brain, teaches brain development through play.
A gifted creator at 13 years old, Victoria Reyes has already shown her work at an art show and started her own clothing and accessories line.
A psychic medium since she was six years old, Amy Dascola experiences life, people and energy on a different level than you and I.
As the oldest on her team, Kiley Williams is grateful for the second chance to pursue the passion she put on hold while having children.
Logan Ryan, two-time Super Bowl champ and safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is grounded in gratitude, firm in family, and focused on football.
November is American Diabetes Month, a time for families to learn about childhood diabetes and ways to prevent it.
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