Celebrating National Walk To School Day
National Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 8th, and this year will mark Tampa Bay’s biggest and best celebration in history!
Health + Wellness + Safety
A Hub of Wellness and Growth: An Inside Look at Hillsborough County Children’s Board Family Resource Centers
An Inside Look at Hillsborough County Children’s Board Family Resource Center and how they promote healthy child development.
Discover the Life Lessons Through Fall Sports at the Y
Fall is the perfect time to get your kids moving, learning and having fun through YMCA fall sports.
Carson’s Journey: Positivity, Purpose, and the Power of Giving
Sixteen-year-old Carson Scoville is strong. Despite two cancer diagnoses, countless treatments and a recent genetic finding that increases his risk for developing cancer, he stays positive. This summer, Carson learned he has Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare inherited condition caused by mutations in the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital pediatric hematologist-oncologist…
Ask the Doctor: Back-to-School Sleep Routines to Help Kids Focus and Thrive
If your kids are still on summer sleep schedules, this guide to back-to-school sleep routines will help you reset things before the first day.
Ask the Doctor: How to Help Your Child Mentally Prepare for Hurricane Season
The experts at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital are sharing tips to help families and help kids mentally prepare for hurricane season.
From Preschool to After School: The YMCA Has You Covered This School Year
As we head into the school year, securing reliable, enriching care for your child is key: YMCA Before and After School Programs has you covered.
Preventing Tragedy: The Ongoing Crisis of Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Cars
Learn why child heatstroke deaths in hot cars continue to happen and the simple steps that can help prevent them.
Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH is Changing the Game with State-of-the-Art Technology
Discover how Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH is helping kids feel calm and supported during medical procedures with VR and child life experts.
Bye-Bye Back-to-School Bugs: 7 Fun & Simple Tips for Parents of Little Ones
The experts at After Hours Pediatrics are sharing easy steps parents can take to keep kids healthy as we get ready to dive back into school season.
Sassy and Spunky Sapphira: Cleft Lip and Craniofacial Awareness
Discover spunky Sapphira’s story as a patient at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in honor of Cleft Lip and Craniofacial Awareness Month
Trafficking Isn’t What You Think: Myths, Missing Youth and the Power of Paying Attention
Learn the truth behind 3 major human trafficking myths and find out how to make a real difference in your community.
The Importance of Starting Early, Consistent, and Long-Term Swim Lessons
Wondering if it’s worth it to keep up swim lessons? Learn how long-term swim lessons lead to real progress and lasting confidence!
Nurture Your Child’s Caregiving Instincts
A nurse from AdventHealth University Tampa is sharing expert tips on how to recognize and nurture the caregiving instincts in kids!
Quest Finds Relief in Rare Gastrointestinal Diagnosis and Treatment
Discover how doctors at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital helped Pediatric Gastroenterology patient, Quest, find much needed relief.
STAYcation at the Tampa YMCA!
Discover why you should spend your summer at the Y: your community hub, wellness center and summer playground all in one!
The ABCs of Drowning Prevention
Learn how a few simple drowning prevention tips can help keep your kids safe and give you peace of mind around the water.
Straight Talk with Dr. Alissa Morris of Imagine Orthodontic Studio
Dr. Morris from Imagine Orthodontic Studio is sharing everything you need to know about braces – and why they’re not just for kids!
Hurricane Season 2025: What to Know About Storm Flooding with ABC Action News’ Denis Phillips
Hurricane season is upon us again, and we’re catching up with ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist, Denis Phillips, to help us understand what to be prepared for and how he turned his famous “Rule #7” catchphrase into a way to help others in need.
EWG’s 2025 Guide to Sunscreens and Best Sunscreens for Kids
The Environmental Working Group has released its 2025 Guide to the best sunscreens. See if yours made the list!
Ronald McDonald House Charities debuts 5th house in Tampa Bay at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has partnered with St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital to open a new house in the hospital, expanding its ability to serve even more families in the Tampa Bay area.
A Village of Support: How parenting workshops provide support, education and confidence
Read about a local event that put maternal health in the spotlight with expert talks, workshops, and family support.
Your Path to Wellness in Tampa Embracing Life Wellness Center: Empowering Minds, Restoring Balance, Transforming Lives
Explore how Embracing Life Wellness Center supports mental wellness through compassionate care and advanced treatments like NeuroStar TMS.
Caring for Teens: Meet Dr. Charisse Graham, Pediatrician and TFHC’s Adolescent Physician
Read about Dr. Charisse Graham and how she supports teens with compassionate, expert care at Tampa Family Health Centers.
Full Circle at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Read about a former patient-turned-nurse at Johns Hopkins who now cares for kids on the same floor where she once battled leukemia herself.
An Allergy We Can’t See: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)
Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis and how Tampa General Hospital is treating it with a safe, sedation-free procedure for kids.
When Accidents Happen, Preparedness is Key: A Tampa family learns about the importance of water safety
Learn about the importance of water safety through one family’s story and why being prepared makes all the difference around water.
Urgent Care vs. ER vs. Primary Care – Know Where to Go for Your Child
Knowing where to turn when your child needs urgent care, a trip to the ER or primary care is one of the most important decisions you will make.
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program Returns April 27-May 10, 2025!
Target’s Car Seat Trade-In program returns September 15-28, 2024. You can trade in your old car seats in exchange for a Target Circle Bonus.
One and Done: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Pioneers a New Infant Cardiac Stent that is a Pediatric Game Changer
Read about the St. Joseph’s Children’s Infant Cardiac Stent and its impact on treating newborns with heart conditions.
Julian’s Journey with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Read Julian’s incredible journey with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and the life-changing care that saved him.
Giant Steps for Landon
Read about Landon’s inspiring story as he overcomes the challenges of cerebral palsy, taking life-changing steps with expert treatment and therapy.
Spring Into Water Safety with Watermelon Swim!
Discover why swim lessons during spring break are the perfect way to help kids gain water safety skills and confidence for the summer.
New at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit
Discover how BayCare Kids partners with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to teach kids about wellness, with Dr. Christina Canody sharing health tips.
A Healthy Heart in Children Starts with Preventing and Treating Obesity
Did you know that excess weight in children can significantly impact their heart health and increase their risk of developing cardiovascular issues later in life? While many assume that high blood pressure, high cholesterol and abnormal heart muscle structure are only associated with adults, children with obesity can also suffer from these medical issues. The…
Infant Receives Life-saving Heart Care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Read about a family’s journey through pediatric heart surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where expert care gave baby David a second chance.
Heartfelt Gratitude: How BayCare Physicians Perform Daily Miracles for their Tiniest Patients
Learn how pediatric cardiologists at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital deliver support and offer lifelong congenital heart care to their tiniest patients.
Growing For All Children at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital – NEW Wesley Chapel Hospital Coming Soon!
Learn about how the #1 children’s hospital in Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children’s, is expanding to Wesley Chapel with a new 56-bed hospital coming soon!
Find Your Spark at the YMCA this New Year
Discover the benefits of joining the Y this year, from childcare to group exercise classes, to personal training to swimming, youth sports and so much more!
BRAIN ROT Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, you can do something about it.
Dr. Jennifer Katzensein shares what brain rot is and how it impacts kids today. Learn her tips to help prevent it and encourage healthier habits.
Holiday Toy Safety Guide: Top 10 Dangerous Toys
Discover holiday toy safety tips and avoid dangerous toys that could harm your children by learning how to spot hidden hazards this holiday season.
10 Tips to Achieving Family Goals in 2025
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is sharing 10 expert tips for setting family goals for the new year and how goal setting helps build lifelong skills and to strengthen family bonds.
The Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH’s Top-Tier Pediatric Trauma Care Exemplifies National Injury Prevention Day
Learn what sets Tampa General’s pediatric trauma care at Muma Children’s Hospital apart, earning ‘Level 1’ service as one of only three in the state.
Tampa Family Health Centers: At the Heart of Nurturing Young Minds Through Behavioral Health Services in Tampa Bay
Learn how Tampa Family Health Centers is here to support parents and their children, offering behavioral health services in a safe space.
How Hurricanes Affect Mental Health and 10 Ways to Help Your Kids
The Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is sharing their top 10 tips to help your child cope following the stress of hurricanes.
A Truly Golden Celebration
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital is turning 50! Take a look back through time celebrating 50 years of the Hospital’s care and impact on the Tampa Bay community.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Brings After-Hours Pediatric Urgent Care to Tampa
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will soon offer a new service — an after-hours pediatric urgent care at the hospital’s outpatient care location in Tampa. The service is expected to open in early 2025, on weekday evenings, weekends and holidays. Sickness or injury can happen at any time and sometimes kids need care outside of…
Standing Up Against Bullying
When Nick DeCastro, a 2024 graduate of Steinbrenner High School, organized a peer-led intervention with the students he observed bullying others, he earned recognition from the school’s resource officer, Deputy Anthony Bennett. He also received Hillsborough County’s Anti-Bullying Advisory Committee’s annual Anti-Bullying Award for his courageous stand against bullying. Recognizing and Preventing Bullying The Situation…
The Ooey Gooey Truth About Cavities!
It’s the season of candy, candy, and MORE candy, making it the perfect time to ask … what exactly is the science behind cavities? We’re turning to McIlwain Dental Specialists to learn more.
How to Keep Bedtime Safe for Babies
In Hillsborough County and around the country, babies continue to die in unsafe sleeping environments. These tragedies are preventable, and Rebecca Bacon, executive director of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, wants parents and caregivers to know the rights and wrongs of safe sleep.
Rules of the Sidewalk: How to ensure that your little ones walk and bike safely
Anyone whose community participates in National/International Walk to School Day knows what a wholesome sight that morning presents, with little and big kids, parents and entire families strolling down neighborhood sidewalks like a scene from an old-fashioned movie. And it is a wonderful thing, until someone stops paying attention, and something bad happens. BayCare Kids…
12 Halloween Safety Tips from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Don’t be ghoulish and practice these Halloween safety tips from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and how to prevent common injuries.
Safety First: For Baby Safety Month, Check Out These Tips From a BayCare Kids Expert
The experts from BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety are sharing the best ways to keep your baby safe: while sleeping, on the road and at home.
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.
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.
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.
Women’s Institute at Tampa General Hospital: The Gold Standard of Care
A wave of impressive honors underscores why the Women’s Institute at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) provides the gold standard of care for a full range of women’s health services. Consider that the institute recently received the highest honor from a national accrediting body, earning Level IV maternal care designation from The Joint Commission—literally the gold…
Preparing to Pump? Here are 5 Common Breastfeeding Questions Answered by a Pro
Breastfeeding provides many bonding and health benefits for both mom and baby, and many moms may choose to pump, whether it be exclusively or times when they are away from the baby. August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month which aims at educating and celebrating breastfeeding moms. Lactation consultants are a great resource and can help…
A Bus with a Purpose: BayCare’s Mobile Medical Clinic celebrates 20 years of serving area children and families
In the early 2000s, there was a national push to increase immunization rates for children. In 2004 in Tampa, Florida, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital responded to the call by putting together the Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC)—a bus with a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner and a program coordinator that drove around to underserved areas. That…
Backpack Safety Tips: How to Choose, Load and Wear a Backpack
Carrying too much weight in a backpack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to unnecessary pain and strain for your child. When shopping for your child’s school backpack this month and helping them load it for school, take these steps to avoid potential health problems. Choosing a Backpack Choose a backpack with…