Finding an activity that your little one enjoys and that also gives grownups a chance to connect can sometimes feel like a win-win that’s hard to find. That’s exactly the idea behind The Bunny Hive, a social club designed for little ones and the grownups who love them.
Halloween is a great holiday for kids to dress up, get LOADS of candy, visit a pumpkin patch, and carve it! For families with neurodivergent or sensory needs, many traditional Halloween celebrations and experiences can be intense and overwhelming. No one wants their child to miss out on a great holiday, so we’re lending a…
A few days before the start of the new school year, Hillsborough County Superintendent Van Ayres was filming a back-to-school video with a group of kindergarten and first-grade students. As the cameras were being set up, he made a little small talk with the children and asked what excited them most about going back to…
We’re learning more about the family’s decision to send their two sons to Corbett Prep and how it has changed the trajectory of their boys’ lives.
This summer, Hillsborough County Public Schools celebrated a milestone more than a decade in the making: earning its first “A” district grade from the Florida Department of Education in more than 10 years. That’s certainly exciting news for the district, but if you’re a parent, you might be wondering: What does that actually mean for…
Why More Families Are Choosing One School for the Journey Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. While traditional middle schools continue to serve many students well, a growing number of families are exploring the benefits of a K–8 education. Research suggests that continuity, strong relationships and…
Picture this: a student proudly slinging a brand-new backpack over their shoulders, a favorite sports mascot posing for photos nearby, performers taking the stage to showcase their talents, and parents crossing items off their back-to-school shopping lists … all while enjoying a break from the Florida heat. That’s the scene families can expect at the…
We’ve put together a list of some of our team’s favorite things to do at Busch Gardens with our kiddos at all ages and stages.
Check out these colorful summer-themed picture books to get your child to their 24-hour reading goal.
Summer can be a chance to grow confidence — not just catch up. We’re sharing practical, realistic ways to support children with dyslexia over the break, with ideas that strengthen literacy while keeping stress low for the whole family. Summer is finally here, bringing a much-needed break from the rigors of the school year. However,…
Children are naturally curious about what lies beyond our planet. Here are some books the Tampa-Hillsborough County Library has about astronomy: the science that studies everything beyond earth’s atmosphere. For younger children/ preschool and lower elementary school. “Space: Let’s Zoom up to the Stars!” by DK Publishing introduces young children to vocabulary about the…
Corbett Prep is sharing simple tips on starting a family book club that everyone will look forward to and enjoy together.
If you pack a school lunch every day like me, you may be ready for a break, but I wouldn’t put away those lunchboxes just yet. Whether your kids are attending summer camp part-time, all day or not at all, they still need to eat. And to help you keep your sanity, keep your budget…
There’s always a lot of excitement when a new school opens. However, the hype surrounding the new Kenneth E. Adum K-8 surpasses all expectations!
Learn how the peer mentoring program at Seminole Heights Elementary is building communication, empathy, and kindness between groups of students.
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.
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