Tweens and Teens

Halloween for teens
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Halloween For Tweens and Teens: Teen-Approved Frights and Fun

Marisa Langford is sharing fun, safe and most importantly TEEN-APPROVED options for Halloween for teens and tweens in Tampa Bay.

Dr. Jane goodall
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Jane Goodall is Bringing her Roots & Shoots Program to Tampa Bay This Weekend

Join Dr. Jane Goodall for a weekend filled with environment awareness. Join fellow students to learn how to help our environment and make the world a better place!

fun things to do with teens in tampa at New World Brewery
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Make the Moments Count: 6 Ideas for One-On-One Time With Teens in Tampa

Our Teens Editor, Marisa Langford, is sharing her 6 Favorite Ideas for great things to do with teens in Tampa to really connect while having fun and exploring the city together.

Corbett Prep Middle School Years, Runyan family on the campus
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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.

advice for 6th graders from kids
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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.

the authors kids hold "UF" balloons in reference to the college application process
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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…

Steinbrenner High students and Humane Society of Tampa Bay
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Running for a Purpose! Steinbrenner High runners help adoptable dogs

Get to know the Steinbrenner High Boss Cross runners who take dogs from the Humane Society on runs in order to help them get adopted!

Top 5 Reasons Teens and Preteens Should Come to Camp cover
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Top 5 Reasons Teens and Preteens Should Come to Camp

From mastering new sports to unleashing creativity in arts or tech, camp is a treasure trove of opportunities that promises fun and growth for teens and preteens, all while allowing them to enjoy those precious sleep-in mornings.

Reengaging Teens with Reading
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Reengaging Teens with Reading

“I went through a phase in middle school where…I loathed [reading] because I was being forced to do it…I think that books are like amusement parks, and sometimes we have to let the kids choose the rides. And I wasn’t being given that opportunity to ride, to find my groove.” Kwame Alexander, author of The Crossover….

Uber for Teens Comes to Tampa Bay
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Uber for Teens Comes to Tampa Bay

Uber for Teens has officially launched in Tampa Bay. Read on for all the info on what it is, how it works, and what safety measures are in place.

kids and social media addiction
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Is your child addicted to social media? Here’s what you need to know.

Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D, talks about how to teach kids smart social media behavior and how to find a healthy balance.

summer camp for teens
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Summer Camp Keeps Tweens and Teens Active and Engaged

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.

National Bullying Prevention Month
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Bullying Facts and How to Report a Bully in Tampa Bay

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about bullying and what we can do as a community to prevent it.