Understanding and Managing Pink Eye in Your Child
As we head back to school, the experts at After Hours Pediatrics are helping us get familiar with the causes, symptoms, and treatments for pink eye.
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Bead-azzled During Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
Read about Tayler Ellison’s touching journey with pediatric cancer and The Beads of Courage program which includes reminders of each treatment.
Score Big This Fall at the YMCA
Did you know that the YMCA invented basketball?? The YMCA is sharing the importance of youth sports and all the great options available to you at your local YMCA.
Tampa YMCA Launches Thriver’s Club – Cancer Survivor Program for Kids
The Tampa Y is sharing everything you need to know about their all-new Thriver’s Club, a FREE cancer survivor program for kids ages 6-12 and 13-17 launching this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
A Beacon of Hope: Tampa General’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program
Get to know The Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program which provides top-notch care and cutting-edge treatments for its patients.
Middle School at Corbett Prep: Building Strong Foundations for Emotional and Academic Success
The middle school years can be…awkward. But, as the Runyan family of Tampa discovered, it’s actually quite the oppositive after sending their kids to middle school at Corbett Prep.
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Exciting Details for its Newest Ship, the Disney Adventure
Disney Cruise Line reveals all new details for Disney Imagination Garden on its latest ship, the Disney Adventure, scheduled to set sail from Singapore in 2025.
Let’s Play Ball: September Game Day Fun with the Kids in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s pro teams are back at it and we’re showing you how to experience all the game day fun with kids!
Local Students Learn the Science of Monster Trucks During a STEM Field Trip to Monster Jam in Tampa
Imagine Monster Jam colliding with the first week of school and your classroom for the day becomes Amelia Arena. TGIF had a whole new meaning for these junior high school students!
Tampa Bay Sun FC: Ready to Kick Off a History-Making Season
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is kicking off its inaugural season this Sunday, August 18, bringing the highest level of professional women’s sports ever to the Tampa Bay Area. We’re getting to know head coach Denise Schilte-Brown as we talk women’s sports, motherhood, and her love of Tampa Bay.
The Best Weekly Classes and Open Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Tampa Bay
Tampa has changed and grown so much over the past few years of raising my daughters (ages 2 & 4). By now there are a TON of new options for toddlers since the end of the Covid/lockdown era and our littles are loving all the new playtime offerings. From long-time Tampa favorites like Carrollwood’s Little…
BACK TO SCHOOL Lunchbox Meal Ideas!
As we head back to school, Jenny P. of @LunchBoxMafia is sharing some super easy lunchbox meal ideas, delicious recipes and packing tips.
A Healthy & Seasonal Sensation: Grilled Chicken Panzanella Salad
Bread, salad, and grilled chicken—does it get any better? This salad is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It’s an ideal option for a late-summer healthy seasonal meal, especially during August when the Tampa Bay area is still sizzling hot! Using my indoor electric grill for this recipe has been a game-changer, but you can…
Discover the Magic of Eric Carle at the Glazer Children’s Museum
This summer, the Glazer Children’s Museum invites Tampa families to dive into the whimsical world of Eric Carle with the “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit.” On display through Sept. 8, this enchanting exhibit brings the beloved author and illustrator’s vibrant stories to life, promising an unforgettable adventure for visitors…
Back to school tips from Maggie and the Moms’ experts
It’s hard to believe, but our kids will be going back to school this month. Summer always goes by too quickly (if you ask them), and adjusting to the new schedule takes time. To help you and your children navigate the transition as smoothly as possible, some Maggie and the Moms’ panelists use their areas…
Study Smarter with Help Now and World Book Online
As students return to school, parents aim to provide the best educational resources to support their children’s learning and development. In today’s digital age, the Hillsborough County Public Library offers two outstanding tools that can significantly enhance your child’s academic journey: Brainfuse-Help Now and the World Book Online. Both databases and others are free of…
Kids to Know: Sailor Garfield, Anderson O’Kelley, Reagan Leung, Ruby Nolan, Haydon Swanson
In preparation for summer break, most students across Tampa Bay anticipate what the season means for them: vacation travel, athletic camps, beach days, pool time, late nights and no homework. But for five rising sixth and seventh grade girls, this was the time to host their fourth annual lemonade stand to raise money for local…
Advice for Incoming 6th Graders – From Those Who Have Been There!
Hillsborough Co. Public Schools rising seventh and eighth graders are sharing practical (and adorable!) advice they have for incoming sixth graders.
Moms to Know: Ambika Agrawal, Ambika Photography
In the wizarding world of Harry Potter, a wand is a conduit that brings out the energy of a magical person and manifests it in the physical world in the shape of what they may be casting or creating. This is also true for Ambika Agrawal and her camera, a tool that blends the creative…
The Clock Starts Yesterday: 8 tips to kick off the college application process for high schoolers (or middle schoolers)
I remember being at Gymboree with my oldest (many moons ago) when a mom asked me, “Where do you think your son will go to high school?” In the sleep-deprived era of toddlerhood, I wanted to say, “Lady, I am so tired and I don’t even know what we are having for dinner, much less…
