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.
Parenting
“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…
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…
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.
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
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: Strollers, Bottles and Feeders, 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!
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
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!
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”.
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.
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…
