Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt is heading to Tampa Bay with many of her other Fox News Channel hosts for the inaguaral Patriot Awards. She’s sharing more about motherhood, faith and focus at work.
Sala Sims, Principal in Residence for IDEA Tampa Bay, believes that when you support children on their journey through college you are changing their lives.
From the beaches, to the rivers and treetops, travel blogger Lauren Gay of the OutdoorsyDiva.com is sharing her 8 picks to explore in Tampa Bay!
We have created a list of the Top 3 Party Planning Websites that will help you plan your next party, and add a little bit of creativity while doing it.
KNOW Tribe members and Jackson in Action 83 Foundation (JIA83), Jackson and Gorrell have worked together with military families since 2012.
You and the kids can get moving and get coloring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during your self-quarantine! Check out these FREE printables and videos!
We love the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL! Here are some tips for visiting the aquarium with your toddler or young child.
Van Gogh Alive at The Dali is an immersive, multi-sensory art exhibit like you’ve never experienced before! We’re sharing what to expect.
If you have a rising kindergartner, this is the time to register! Hillsborough County elementary schools are hosting Ready for Kindergarten events this month.
It’s a new season for Dan Girardi and his family. The former Tampa Bay Lightning player recently retired from the NHL and shares what life is like after pro hockey.
A real pirate ship is invading Downtown Tampa and it’s here to stay! Meet the Lost Pearl, the newest addition to the Pirate Water Taxi fleet.
In Tampa, Gasparilla is a way of life. Below deck, there’s more to Gasparilla than beads. Gasparilla is family. Gasparilla is friends. Gasparilla is a treasure chest of memories and treasure trove replete with tradition.
Dr. Jill Hechtman is a mom and OB/GYN, so she knows a thing or two about what you really need to pack in your hospital bag for baby!
We’re introducing you to local mom of two, Delilah Dawson, an acclaimed author who not only wrote a novel based on Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, but also created a character you can meet at the park!
Generalization is essential to effective learning for everyone, but it is especially important for children with autism. invotherapries.com
When it comes to car seat safety, 95% of parents think their child is properly restrained in the car. Fact: Less than 10% of those parents are correct.
Tampa Riverwalk – a great place to play, eat, drink and enjoy! Learn about Tampa’s Riverwalk activities, Riverwalk food & drink & fun!
We met with Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his gorgeous family to talk about football, fatherhood and philanthropy.
Puzzled over Magnet Schools and School Choice? Here’s how to unlock more than 50 school options, all with free tuition in Hillsborough County.
Grayson Kamm, a dad of two and former TV journalist who covered the space program, shares cool facts and FUN ways to teach your kids about outer space!
YMCA swim lessons and water safety courses are available all year! This is the time to take advantage of the courses, including FREE lessons this summer!
Why vacation when you can daycation? There are so many options for families in Tampa Bay, so we’re sharing four ideas we think you and the kids will love!
Former CBS network news anchor Maggie Rodriguez shares her journey of transitioning from a fast paced career in the newsroom to life at home with her kids in Tampa Bay.
Our Family Fun contributor Heather DeManche is sharing some her family’s favorite places to u-pick peaches in Tampa Bay! They are all just peachy perfect!
WTSP 10 News, the Tampa Bay area CBS affiliate recenlty experienced a BABY BOOM with several members of the team welcoming new bundles of joy at the same time!
Redshirting in preschool refers to the practice of delaying a child’s entry into kindergarten to allow the child more time to mature or develop. More parents are doing it, but is it right for your child?
MOSI’s newest exhibit is going prehistoric with the unveiling of the Dinovations Lab featuring a diplodocus dino skeleton, Paleo Lab, and more!
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Florida Sweeties, known for their peach orchards, is offering a u-pick of citrus fruit during what looks to be perfect picking weather this weekend.
Not sure how to navigate the friendly skies when it comes to flying with car seats? Michelle Pratt, owner of Safe in the Seat, shares expert advice.
The gift of experience is the only way to go and what better way to share a day with your child than cheering on the home team?
Armature Works kids cooking class offer an unforgettable experience for you and your little one to learn how to prepare a dish from start to finish.
Gerald McCoy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his wife Ebony share what life is like off the field as a family of seven in Tampa Bay!
Norovirus, like other viruses that cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, is very contagious to both children and adults. Know what to do in these situations.
If you had a feeling your child’s frequent ear infections, colds, runny noses, and other symptoms weren’t typical, who would you turn to? Hunter Syndrome
We went to several local attractions to check out some of animal encounters in Tampa Bay so we can share our favorites with you!
Have you thought about the big screen for your little one? A Tampa Bay family shares their journey in making it in the biz as a child actor.
Chris Farkas, Deputy Superintendent of Hillsborough County Schools explains why the school new year means a new bell schedule.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it’s bringing back FREE beer samples to the theme park May 1 through August 5! Guests who are 21 and older can head to the Garden Gate Cafe to sample two 7-ounce beers for FREE! Favorites will remain on tap for you to sample through the summer like Bud Light,…
Kate White of Glazer Children’s Musuem shares the benefit’s of your child’s time in the revamped Publix exhibit at the museum!
RumFish Grill® has made a big splash on St. Pete Beach with its one-of-a-kind restaurant, bar and shop! It’s a kid-friendly restaurant you must try!
Last year after stepping on Legos in virtually every room of my house, I decided it was time to get organized. As the mom of two Lego-breathing, Lego-loving boys who have spent hours putting together these popular little bricks, I was used to Legos covering every inch of our playroom. It was when they started spilling over into the kitchen and bathroom that I had to say…
Wowzers! Get ready to get your BRRRRR on this week as temperatures plunge way below normal! The park may be out of the question for many of you, so we’ve put together this list of fun things to do in Tampa Bay that are INDOORS! Explore a local museum. There are so many wonderful museums…
Pinellas County Schools offers a growing list of 70 Choice Programs focused on students’ interests, talents and abilities. Families can choose from a wide variety of magnet, fundamental and career programs. Some of our many options include gifted studies, the arts, journalism and international studies. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs are available at…
The Tampa family behind the travel blog, TheGreatEscapePlan.com recently explored Great Explorations Children’s Museum and Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg so they can share what to expect with you! The Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg is a place your child can truly enjoy being a kid, a place where you won’t find kids…
For years, educators, parents and academic research institutes have uncovered benefits for students at K-8 schools – schools that include elementary and middle school grades. At a school that starts with sixth grade, the middle school-aged students are at the bottom of the pecking order. Shifting from “top dog” status in fifth grade to “bottom…
Merris Pope of Hula-Frog South Tampa shares her favorite places in South Tampa hwere kids eat free!
This article is sponsored. It was originally published in the June 2017 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine. As a traveling mommy, I love exploring new places, but sometimes I also just want to relax. I don’t want to think about cooking, cleaning or really doing anything. I want to sit on a beautiful beach…
The Florida Aquarium re-opened its new and improved splash area in 2017 and it is hands down our favorite place in Tampa Bay to splash, learn and play! “The Splash Pad” features a giant lily pad climbing structure, along with multiple water features and even two covered bug-themed dry play areas. The sandbox is also returning,…
As my high school sweetheart and I prepare to celebrate 12 years of marriage just before Father’s Day, I am honored to shine a spotlight on my hard-working husband, Brooks Boyette, new business owner. For Brooks and me, home was always Tampa. This is where we met, where we grew up and where we…
Julianne Hendrickson, a mom of two, teacher and interior designer shares easy playroom ideas that are not only fun but functional!
When you think about your relationship with your mother, does it make you smile and feel good inside or do you get a knot in your stomach and start to clench your fists? Or Moms: When you think of your daughter, do you feel proud and grateful or do you get angry and think about…
LEGOLAND Florida is about to offer its biggest deal of the year during a flash sale which will allow you to buy the Awesome Annual Pass for $99!
Want the chance to meet the legendary Tampa Bay Lightning team? Mark your calendars for March 19th because you’ll get meet them and more!
Hillsborough Bayshore Christian School 3909 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 813-839-4297; www.bayshorechristianschool.org The school’s college preparatory program focuses on core academic subjects, with enrichment programs in performing arts, visual arts, foreign language, computer, media science and physical education. Students have athletic opportunities at the middle school, junior varsity and varsity level. Upper school students are prepared…
Tampa Bay Parenting Social Mom Mandi Mella was recently invited by Royal Caribbean to set sail on Harmony of the Seas. She has one word. WOW!
My heart was thumping in my chest. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply, the scent of oak and pine trees mingled in my nose. I could hear what sounded like a zipper as my sister whizzed past. This was the end of the course, and I had no way down but through the zipline….
Tampa became his home in 2015 when he moved here to become the Medical Director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. He and his wife Marina have three children, Astrid (26), Ingrid (23), and Christopher (18).
Dr. George Jallo is a renowned neurosurgeon for All Children’s Hospital John Hopkins Medicine in St Petersburg, but his success wasn’t preordained. “I was born in Bethlehem, and my family (parents and 2 brothers) immigrated to northern New Jersey when I was 5. Our family did not speak any English but we learned fast as young children watching TV and attending school. My grades in first 2-3 years were poor-fair, and teachers had reservations about my potential. There were discussions to hold me back a year, but fortunately I was allowed to stay with my peers.”
