New Year, New You: Why it’s Never too late to Reinvent Yourself
We’re chatting with Amy Schmidt, author of Cannonball!, on inspiring women to embrace change and start fresh at any stage of life.
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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.
Give the Gift of Swimming this Holiday Season at Watermelon Swim
Learn why Watermelon Swim makes the perfect holiday gift. Give your child confidence and water safety skills that will last a lifetime.
Yes, you CAN cut down your own Florida Christmas Tree at Ergle Tree Farm!
Discover this adorable tree farm in Dade City where you can cut down your own Florida Christmas tree this holiday season, or shop for a pre-cut tree from North Carolina!
Scary Good: Our Team Shares Their Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes
Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!
Little Hands, Big Hearts: Ways to Give Back with Toddlers
We’re sharing fun and creative ways to give back with toddlers and how small acts of kindness have a big impact on your child and your community.
From Shared Values to Lasting Impact: A Journey of Excellence and Leadership at Tarpon Springs High School
It began as a chance meeting nearly thirty years ago at a Drum Corps International championship, which set the stage for an enduring partnership. He was there composing music; she was competing with a color guard group. A year later, Kevin and Jeannine Ford were married, beginning a lifelong journey of purpose together. Tarpon Springs…
Moms to Know: Jenna Cibran
In the five years that we have featured mothers in this special space, I have yet to focus on a part of motherhood that is just as important as all of the others that have been highlighted before. The role of the woman in the home to be there for every member of the family,…
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Florida’s Sales Tax Holidays: Freedom Month, Back-to-School + MORE
There are several sales tax holidays on schedule in 2024 including the popular Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and Freedom Month!
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!
Dakayla Wilson: Letting Kids Pave their Own Paths
Parenting is challenging, embodied work. Amidst society’s current culture of achievement, parenting’s challenges expand. Concurrently, kids’ autonomy and free time contract (to almost negligible levels). Of course parents want children to succeed. Within achievement culture, however, efforts are misguided and counterproductive. The mother of a competitive dancer and soccer player, I also am in achievement…
Kids to Know: St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School Grades 3 & 4
In collaboration with Rise Against Hunger and St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School, the Taylor Koulouris Foundation made it possible for students to pack 12,500 meals that will feed 347 children in Haiti each for an entire school year. As third and fourth graders at the school, our Kids to Know share their experience. …
Our Favorite Things: Summer Edition
Having kids requires an obscene amount of stuff and parenting is hard. We’ve rounded up our favorite things that help make the going easier – or at least more FUN – to help you get through the doldrums of summer. Our Favorite: Timeless Gift Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just want to make the…
Local Bricks 4 Kidz owner launches new non-profit, Kids Love Bricks
Learn all about Bricks 4 Kidz owner and local dad, John Fontana’s new charity Kids Love Bricks, and how you can give back with LEGO!
Growing Sweet Potatoes in Florida: A Summer Delight for Families
Florida’s warm, sunny climate offers the perfect conditions for growing sweet potatoes, a versatile and nutritious vegetable that thrives during the summer months. Gardening can be a wonderful family activity, and growing sweet potatoes in Florida is a simple and rewarding project that even young children can participate in. I’m so excited to share a…
Fill Your CUP: The mission behind Tampa’s inclusive coffee shop
The barista at CUP on S. Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa hands me my drink and strikes up a conversation. Chatting with Stephen, I quickly realize what makes him and this coffee shop so special. “Would you mind telling me the month, day and year you were born?,” he asks politely. He thinks about…
Adorable Mother’s Day Craft Ideas with @craftingafunlife
Here are 5 fun Mother’s Day crafts ideas that children can make for their mom, grandmother, or caregiver this Mother’s Day.
Behind Every Great Cookie is a Resilient Girl Scout
Discover how the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida are shaping the leaders of tomorrow. From fostering resilience and entrepreneurship to nurturing valuable life skills, this program is more than just cookies and badges—it’s about empowering girls to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
Family-Friendly Earth Day Events in Tampa Bay
Celebrate Earth Day with your family by exploring several fun events in Tampa Bay! Join the community in making a difference while creating lasting memories.
Eco-Friendly Places to Shop in Tampa Bay
Discover Tampa Bay’s best eco-friendly shopping spots! From zero-waste stores to local farms, find places where shopping sustainably is not only easy but also supports the planet and teaches valuable lessons to our kids.
Moms to Know: Meet Tori Penso, FIFA Women’s World Cup referee
Tori Penso, the first American to referee a FIFA Women’s World Cup final, has much to celebrate. The St. Petersburg-based mom of three, believes soccer has been a unifying gift for her family.
Tampa Bay’s Dream Couple: Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt of HGTV’s “100 Day Dream Home”
Long before Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt were hosts of the popular HGTV series “100 Day Dream Home,” they were classmates at Riverview High School. Now married for eight years, living in their own dream home in Ruskin, and raising Mika’s 14-year-old daughter, Jade, together, they’re reflecting on their journey and looking ahead to an exciting new year.
How to Craft Your Motherhood Vision Board for a Purposeful New Year
Yamel Belen shows us how to create a vision board as a tangible representation of our dreams and aspirations.
Q&A with Kendra Scott: Style Trends, Advice for Moms, and Her Passion for Giving Back
Jewelry icon, Kendra Scott, shares her new collection along with fall trends, style advice for moms, and discusses her passion for giving back to others.
Halloween Craft Ideas with Karimah of @CraftingaFunLife
Local mama and blogger Karimah Henry shares adorably spooktacular Halloween craft ideas for kids and even a magical DIY costume.
90s Con Recap: Catching Up with Some of Our Favorite Celebs About the Event!
90s Con is a wrap! We caught up with some of the event’s celebrity guests to see how they felt going back in time with old and new fans.
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.
You can get a $15 credit from Spectrum due to Disney dispute, but you have to call first
If you’re one of the many Spectrum customers no longer receiving Disney-owned channels, here’s how you can get a monthly credit on your bill.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Two local moms share their deep roots in Tampa Bay
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Tampa is rich with Hispanic Heritage. Two Tampa moms, originally from Puerto Rico, share details about their roots and raising their own children with Hispanic heritage in Tampa Bay.
5 Storage Solutions for Adorable Artwork
Whether it’s adorable art projects from school or crafts you make together at home, Karimah Henry of @craftingafunlife is sharing five ways to organize or display your child’s artwork.
Clothes to Kids Helps School-Age Children Build Confidence and Gain Self-Esteem
Learn more about the non-profit Clothes to Kids that helps provide clothing for children in the Tampa Bay area and find out how you can help.
Simple ways to organize your house now for stress-free mornings with the kids
We’re turning to local home organization expert Anyely Difato of The Neat Technique for her top tips to get organized for back-to-school.
Worldschooling: A Family Summer Sabbatical Abroad
Tampa mom Michelle Schomp is sharing her family’s journey with worldschooling and is showing you how you can do it too!
Blink: A new, locally produced film puts the spotlight on gun violence in Tampa Bay
Gun violence is a problem among youth in America—and this is not an opinion. Centers for Disease Control data shows gun-related deaths surpassed car accidents as the number one killer of children in our country in 2020, and that data hasn’t changed today, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This is where a new locally…
A Tampa Mom’s Meditation Focused Podcast Downloaded 100 Million Times
Katie Krimitsos knows what moms need to hear to relax. Her podcasts (recorded in her closet) have been downloaded more than 100 million times.
Ten Million Reasons to Love Kat Stickler
We’re getting to know Kat Stickler, a Tampa mom and one of TikTok’s most popular influencers.
Children’s Network of Hillsborough County: Celebrating a New Facility and Major Milestones as They Serve the Tampa Bay Area
Since 2022, Children’s Network of Hillsborough County, LLC (CNHC) has served as the lead agency for administering the child welfare system in Hillsborough County. Though only a year old, their team of professionals has decades of combined experience in all aspects of the Florida child welfare system centered on preventing abuse and neglect, achieving permanency…
Preparing Your Home and Family for a New Pet
Bringing a pet into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Before you bring your new pet home, there are some critical steps to ensure that you and your furry friend will be safe and comfortable. Ensure that all family members understand how to…
Ten Ways Kids Can Help Save the Planet
Today, it’s more important than ever to start teaching kids about helping the environment. Here are 10 ways kids can help save the planet!
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day
Earth Day is April 22. Check out this list of ten actions that we’re considering taking that can help make our world a better place.
Easiest Home Garden Ever: A native plant garden is the way to go!
Learn how to plant your own native plant garden with the help of Anita Comacho of Tampa’s Little Red Wagon Native Plant Nursery.
How You Can Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently put the migrating monarch butterfly on its Red List for Endangered Species.
Local Artist, Bianca Burrows, shares her heart on blank canvases
Bianca Burrows, @itsbbart Did you know that local students get less than one hour of art instruction in school each week? For children that express themselves through a more creative approach or kids that struggle in school because they do not meet traditional academic standards, that’s not enough time in the school year for them to…
Comedy Monster Jim Gaffigan Heads to Tampa
America’s funniest dad, Jim Gaffigan, heads to Tampa. We got the chance to chat with him about his show, his family, and his ties to Tampa.
Feeding Tampa Bay is Building a Future Without Hunger: Can you imagine that?
Of all the powerful things in this world, few move me more than a child’s imagination. From play-fighting dragons in the backyard to building a Lego empire, kids have a way of seeing life with wonder. They can be anything they want to be, building a whole world within their imagination. Every child should have…
Give the Gift of Home this Holiday Season by Becoming a Foster Parent
Like gifts, gatherings, and good tidings, family is central to the holiday season. Many of us have treasured holiday family memories from childhood, or from watching the faces of our own children light up with holiday joy. But for hundreds of children in our community, the holidays can serve as a painful reminder of the…
Family Crafting Ideas to Express Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Try out one -or all- of these Thanksgiving craft ideas that focus on gratitude to start a discussion on thankfulness and gratitude this holiday season.
The Toy Insider Reveals the Hottest Toys For 2022!
The Toy Insider Reveals The Hottest Toys for 2022 Holiday Shopping Season!
The Best Laundry Tips to Keep School Clothes Looking New
From markers, dirt and grass to raspberry applesauce, we’ve rounded up some helpful hints to keep those back to school clothes looking new.
A Balanced Day: Easy Tips to Teach Kids Successful Time Management
Like the start of the new calendar year, the start of a new academic year is an opportunity to set goals and revise habits. That means, time management.
Kids can read to puppies at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Paw for Literacy program!
There are some amazing ways kids can help the animals at the Humane Society, including reading to puppies with the Paws for Literacy program.
10 Fun Crafts to Make from Recycled Materials in Honor of Earth Day!
Earth Day is April 22nd and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite crafts to make using recycled materials!
Easy Steps to Starting an Herb Garden
There are so many great reasons to start an herb garden. For me, it’s having fresh herbs on hand for everything from meals to medicinal.
7 easy ways to refresh your kitchen and pantry
Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or simply trying to refresh your pantry for spring, check out our top seven kitchen tips.
Inspirational Playroom Makeover Ideas You Can Do at Home with Your Kids!
A Tampa Bay interior designer is making local children’s playroom dreams come true with a room makeover. She’s showing you how you can put together a great space for your kids too!
Fresh Start: Tips for cleaning up—and jazzing up—your kids’ home spaces
Tips on cleaning up, sorting, donating and refreshing rooms from Kylie Ponton of Ponton Interiors and Laura Frasor of NEAT Method Tampa.
Instead of a Sleepover, Try a Sleepunder
Maggie & the Moms panelist Natassja Prose piqued our interest with a suggestion none of us had heard before: What about a sleepunder?
Find a sense of CALM: How to teach social-emotional intelligence in the home
CALM is part of the Quality Early Education System-QEES that takes a holistic approach to early childhood education.
Festive Table: Make your kids table pop this Thanksgiving
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, Kid Collective Party Rentals offers tips on decorating your kid’s table with a festive twist!
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay: Healthier Homes, Happier Families
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay’s goal is to make homes safer/healthier through residential repairs/rehab services to low-income homeowners.