Parenting

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U-Pick Farms in Tampa Bay: Where to pick citrus, strawberries, and veggies now!

We’re sharing all of the best farms where you can pick citrus, veggies, berries, and more!

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The Busch Gardens + Adventure Island FREE Preschool Card is Back in 2025!

The 2025 Preschool card allows for FREE unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island for children ages 5 and younger through December 31, 2025.

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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.

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Navigating Parents’ Digital Dilemma: Balancing Technology and Education

Tech isn’t all bad! We’re sharing expert tips for parents on how to balance technology and education to promote safe and effective digital use.

Little Hands, Big Hearts: Ways to Give Back with Toddlers
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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.

Halloween books for pre-teens
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“Not so Spooky” Spooky Reads for Pre-Teens

A couple of months ago, a 9-year boy and his mom came up to the information desk, and the boy asked for a scary book. His mom looked at me and, shaking her head, said, “But not too scary; he also gets nightmares.” “I got you!” I responded. I have curated a list of horror-ish…

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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…

Motherhood Vision Board with Yamel Belen
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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.

The Gift of Experience in Tampa Bay: A Holiday Gift List Must
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The Gift of Experience in Tampa Bay: A Holiday Gift List Must

Rather than overloading our kids with more toys and clutter, why not give the gift of experience in Tampa Bay? An annual pass or membership to a local attraction is not only cost effective, it’s a gift that keeps on giving year–round to the entire family.  Added bonus- many of the attractions that offer summer camps…

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Parenting Class
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CMA and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Team Up to Offer Free Parenting Classes

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is teaming up with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to offer free parenting classes at CMA with classes that focus on different developmental milestones including speech, feeding, and reading for children from birth to 5-years-old.

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.

Baby Registry Top Picks
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Baby Registry Top Picks: Strollers, Bottles and High Chairs, oh my! 

There are endless things to consider when you are expecting, and putting together a baby registry may take the cake as one of the most overwhelming. With all the products on the market, and new ones coming out every day, it is no wonder we look to experts and friends when trying to make the best decisions for our little one. Let us take off a little of the pressure and give some of our top picks to get you started!

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Friends and Feelings: Expert Tips to Help Your Children

Friendships come with feelings that children don’t always know how to handle. It’s tempting to lash out when we’re angry, but there’s zero possibility that someone will respond to nastiness by being nice.

Ten Ways Kids Can Help Save the Planet
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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!

How to help your child make friends
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Dr. Friendtastic: How to Help Your Kids Make Friends

Psychologist and parenting authority Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of “Kid Confidence,” offers advice on how to help your kids make friends in “Growing Friendships” and a new mini-podcast, “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic”.

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Why can’t they just behave? The truth behind your child’s unwanted behavior (and what to do about it!) 

When we have the right tools to address our child’s unwanted behaviors, difficult situations become easier to handle and our confidence as parents grows. Behave Your Best explores two common unwanted behaviors and what you can do to stop them.

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How to Handle the Pre-Teen Years: Tips from a Middle School Mama

I am a new middle school mom. Yes, I teared up as he got out of the car for his first day of this new adventure, but I did try to play it cool. I am still in shock that we arrived at this milestone so quickly, but here we are. Ready or not… middle…

Keel Farms kid friendly restaurants in tampa bay
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The BEST Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Tampa Bay!

Don’t be afraid to take the kids out to dinner! We get it and we’ve totally been there–some restaurants just aren’t the best place for restless kids and toddlers which is why we put together this list of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay. Related: Our 50+ Favorite Things to Do in Tampa Bay…