Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program Returns Sept. 21-Oct. 4, 2025!
Target’s popular car seat trade-in program is returning September 21 through October 4, 2025.
Pregnancy to Preschool Years
The Play List: Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete
Check out why Great Explorations children’s museum in St. Petersburg is the perfect place to unleash your toddler’s imagination and creativity!
Take a SAFE Seat: Car Seat Safety Tips for our Tiniest Passengers
Among the bottle warmers, sleep technology and adorable crib bedding that you might be putting on your baby registry, there is one thing that is so important that you cannot go home from the hospital without it: your baby’s car seat. In terms of safety, comfort and peace of mind, it may be the most…
Back to School—For the Littlest Learners: Help Your Child Learn and Grow
The Juvenile Welfare Board is sharing science-based tips to help your baby learn and grow during its first transformative 1,000 days.
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.
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.
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EXTENDED AGAIN: 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.
Sensory Play at the Pool: 5 Easy Activities to Keep Little Ones Engaged
Looking for fun ways to keep little ones busy this summer? Try these easy ideas for sensory play at the pool that help them stay cool and build skills!
Summer Time Picture Books: Top Reads for Summer Fun
Looking for fresh summer time picture books? These picks from the library are full of beach days, fireworks, and sweet stories your kids will love!
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!
Baby Shark at SeaWorld Orlando: Character Meet-and-Greet and Mini Show
Families visiting SeaWorld Orlando this summer have a new reason to smile—Baby Shark is making special appearances at the park now through September 2, 2025. As part of the popular “Summer Spectacular” event, kids can meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong in person and enjoy a fun, interactive mini show. This limited-time experience celebrates the 10th…
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.
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.
Just Launched: Tampa Bay Diaper Bank
Discover how the newly launched Tampa Bay Diaper Bank is making a difference for families facing diaper need in Hillsborough County.
Tampa YMCA Launches Preschool Summer Enrichment Camp
Learn all about the brand new YMCA Preschool Summer Camp for 2-5 year olds, running from June 2 to August 8 at the Central City Family YMCA and Camp Sierra.
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.
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends Return to Busch Gardens
Come on out to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to celebrate the pirate-themed Kids Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from January 25 to February 9, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Weekly Classes and Open Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Tampa Bay
Tampa has changed and grown so much over the past few years of raising my daughters (ages 2 & 4). By now there are a TON of new options for toddlers since the end of the Covid/lockdown era and our littles are loving all the new playtime offerings. From long-time Tampa favorites like Carrollwood’s Little…
A+ for Mama and Baby at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Proves its Commitment to Top-Notch Care for Mothers-to-Be For the expert doctors, nurses, technicians and all the other unsung heroes who deliver babies at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, this news did not come as a surprise: The facility just attained the highest level of certification in Maternal Care by The Joint…
Supporting Pregnant and Postpartum Moms: Mental Health Matters
Navigating the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Understanding perinatal mental health is crucial for both moms and their families, offering a pathway to support, healing, and stronger connections with your little one.
Top Library Resources for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Looking for some fun free things to do with your little one? Look no further than your local library! Check out some of our favorite library resources for toddlers: Early Learning Hives Located at Riverview Public Library, New Tampa Regional Library and Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, our early learning hives are designated spaces for…
Awesome Things to Do at the Library with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Arrrgh you looking for a free adventure to enjoy with your bitty buccaneer this Gasparilla season? Aye know just the place. Point your sails in the direction of your local library and sally forth! With five types of early literacy programs being offered in-person, you’re sure to find a story time that fits your needs. We can’t…
What to Expect at The Mother of All Baby Showers in Tampa in 2023
Oh, baby! The Mother of All Baby Showers presented by AdventHealth returns to Tampa Bay on Friday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa.
The 411 on RSV | What you need to know about this common virus
We’re catching up again with Dr. John Prpich, BayCare Kids Pediatric Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Pediatric Respiratory Care at St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, to learn more about RSV and a groundbreaking new medicine just approved for use in all infants to prevent RSV infection.
Safety Awareness Tips for Parents with Kids of All Ages
As parents, we naturally worry about our children. Whether we’re trying to protect them from mishaps as toddlers or shelter them from high-risk behaviors as teens, safety is always at the top of our minds. So how do you keep up when potential risks and dangers look so very different at every age and stage?…
Pregnancy and Your Pelvic Floor: Why exercise and pelvic floor therapy matter
Your pelvic floor probably doesn’t come up in routine conversations with friends and family. However, if you’re pregnant or have had a baby, you’ve probably either thought about it or felt the impacts post-partum, even years after childbirth.
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!
The Benefits of Kangaroo Care with your Baby
Dr. Lilly Chang, with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute shares the many benefits of practicing kangaroo care with your baby.
The Best Things to Do with Toddlers and Preschoolers in Tampa Bay
With big kids going back to school, we’re showing you fun weekday activities to keep your preschooler busy in Tampa Bay.
Doctor Shares Own Experiences as a Mom to Help High-Risk Expectant Mothers
A high-risk pregnancy can be stressful, but Karen Raimer, M. D. , has helped calm nerves and provide answers for expectant mothers for more than 30 years.
The Best Summer Camps for Preschoolers and Little Kids
Even little kids deserve to have the best summer ever at camp! We’re sharing out favorite summer camps for preschoolers in Tampa Bay!
The Highest Level of Care: TGH’s Nationally Acclaimed Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
The Maternal Fetal Medicine program and Fetal Care Center at Tampa General earned a spot on Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 and was named highest ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth: What Parents of Young Children Should Know
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common virus in young children and, while it is usually not serious, it is very contagious.
The Amazing Benefits of Reading Out Loud to Children, Audiobooks Included!
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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Your Ultimate Guide to the WORLD’S FIRST Peppa Pig Theme Park
We’re sharing our favorite things about the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park to help you plan your best day ever!
A New Year Welcomes a New Journey: Preparing your Child for Kindergarten
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5? The Florida VPK Program can help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
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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…
The Best Spooky Books to Read this October for Preschoolers to Parents!
Spooky books help children face the monsters of everyday life, and children’s horror spans from cute, picture books to tales that have haunted for decades.
6 Ways to Prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome
October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness month, which takes the lives of thousands of babies each year.
Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: Why Oral-Care Probiotics Matter During Pregnancy
Did you know that taking oral-care probiotics while pregnant can reduce the cavity rate in your young child for at least five years?
Darkened Areolas Causes Explained by Dr. Jill
Darkened areolas & dark nipples during pregnancy? Dr Jill Hectman of Tampa Obstetrics, discusses darkening areolas during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Month: Benefits and Tips for Moms-to-Be
Dr. Lily Chang, explains why breastmilk is nature’s perfect baby food, offers helpful tips, and the many benefits of breastfeeding.
Award-Winning Care For Baby and Mom: Tampa General Hospital
For the second year in a row, Tampa General has made Newsweek’s prestigious list as a Best Maternity Hospital of 2022.
What Parents Need to Know About Sunscreen, Sun Safety, and their Kids
Summer is filled with outdoor adventures and trips to the beach and pool, but damage from sun exposure, like sunburn, collects over time.
Where to go for FREE breastfeeding consultations in Tampa
Champions for Children and BayCare Health have teamed up to open two new clinics to provide free breastfeeding consultations.
Let’s Fly To The Moon: Helping Your Toddler with Problem-Solving
Letting your child discover how to complete a task on his/her own is doing much more than you think and helps with social-emotional learning.
A look inside TGH Children’s Hospital and the care it provides for Tampa Bay families
TGH Children’s Hospital offers medical, surgical and rehabilitative services for infants, children and adolescents.
Preventing Birth Defects and Keeping Baby Healthy During Pregnancy
Oftentimes moms can’t prevent birth defects or other complications, but there are some things moms can do to prevent hospitalization at birth.
There are BIG benefits to playing with toy blocks and we’re telling you why
The next time toy blocks come out for play, remember that it’s more than just playtime, it’s a bonding and creative experience.
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Expert info on what you need to know
Dr. Rachel Dawkins, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital shares the need to knows about heavy metals in baby food.
Toddler Toe Walking: What’s Normal, What’s Not
Paul Benfanti, M.D., helps parents understand if and when they should be concerned about a child who might show signs of toe walking.
Visiting The Florida Aquarium With Your Toddler
We love the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL! Here are some tips for visiting the aquarium with your toddler or young child.
What to pack in your hospital bag: An OB/GYN shares tips!
Dr. Jill Hechtman is a mom and OB/GYN, so she knows a thing or two about what you really need to pack in your hospital bag for baby!
