Christmas>NYE | Holiday Family Fun | New Years Eve

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay: Parade, Fireworks and More!

By Brie Gorecki December 29, 2024March 4, 2025

Get ready to ring in 2024 with these awesome family-friendly and adults-only New Year’s Eve events around Tampa Bay!

Jarod Curley with the American Ballet Theatre returns to The Straz for the Next Generation Ballet's Nutcracker in December.

Christmas | Christmas>Events and Things to Do | Holiday Family Fun | Straz Center for the Performing Arts and Patel Conservatory

Next Generation Ballet alumnus Jarod Curley returns for Nutcracker at The Straz

By Laura Byrne December 16, 2024March 4, 2025

We’re catching up with Jarod Curley, an alumnus of Next Generation Ballet who now dances with the American Ballet Theatre. He is returning to The Straz as a guest star dancer in the 2024 production of Nutcracker.

Family Life>Food | In Print | Recipes

8 Tips for Creating a Family Cookbook

By Dalia Colón December 1, 2024March 4, 2025

This holiday season, the most cherished gift is one that can’t be bought in any store: a family cookbook. “It’s a super-special thing to have,” says Janet Keeler, Eckerd College food journalism instructor and author of “Cookielicious: 150 Fabulous Recipes to Bake & Share.” How to Make a Family Cookbook: Tips for Putting Together Your…

In Print | Christmas>Health and Safety | Life + Home

Give the Gift of Swimming this Holiday Season at Watermelon Swim

By Julia Stewart December 1, 2024March 4, 2025

Learn why Watermelon Swim makes the perfect holiday gift. Give your child confidence and water safety skills that will last a lifetime.

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Christmas | Health + Wellness + Safety | Parenting

Holiday Toy Safety Guide: Top 10 Dangerous Toys

By Joseph Perno, M.D., vice president of medical affairs and emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital December 1, 2024March 4, 2025

Discover holiday toy safety tips and avoid dangerous toys that could harm your children by learning how to spot hidden hazards this holiday season.

Moms to KNOW>Kids to KNOW

Kids to Know: Nola Schoos

By Julie Tingley December 1, 2024March 4, 2025

Learn about Nola Schoos, a 7-year-old who loves the beach, helps protect marine wildlife, and inspires others after Hurricane Helene.

Moms to KNOW

Moms to Know: Souad Dreyfus

By Julie Tingley December 1, 2024March 4, 2025

Read about Souad Dreyfus, founder of Open Arms Surrogacy, and how she helps families navigate their journey to parenthood.

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New Years | Health + Wellness + Safety

10 Tips to Achieving Family Goals in 2025

By Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D., ABPP-CN December 1, 2024March 4, 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.