The BEST Hidden Things to Do at Disney Springs with Kids
There are plenty of things to do at Disney Springs with kids. We take a look at the best things to do with a family here.
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Where to Meet Mickey, Disney Princesses, and MORE at Walt Disney World
It doesn’t matter how old you are. Whenever you see Mickey Mouse, you can’t help but smile. Interacting with and meeting Disney characters is a must when visiting Walt Disney World. However, finding them can sometimes be challenging. Get your camera and autograph book ready because we did the work for you, breaking down where…
How to Volunteer with the Kids in Tampa Bay: 10+ ways to give back
We’re sharing ways you can volunteer with the kids in Tampa Bay to turn quality family time into give back time!
The BEST Ice-Cream Shops in Tampa Bay!
There’s no better way to cool off than a big scoop of ice-cream! We’re sharing some of the best ice-cream shops in Tampa Bay.
A Parent’s Guide to the BEST Rides at SeaWorld Orlando
Our ultimate parent’s guide to the best rides at SeaWorld Orlando includes height requirements and ways to skip long lines.
The Best Family-Friendly Tampa Bay Waterfront Restaurants to Enjoy Around Tampa Bay
Looking for yummy food and good views? Then check out our list of the best family-friendly waterfront restaurants around Tampa Bay!
10+ Restaurants Where Kids Eat for Free in Tampa Bay
Dining out is fun but it can also add up! Check out our list of restaurants where kids eat free in Tampa Bay!
Halloween | Fall Family Fun | Tampa | Things to Do | Travel
Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Spooky Ghost Tours
Experience Tampa Theatre’s haunting history and other chilling ghost stories of some of Tampa Bay’s spookiest spots.
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.
Ask the Doctor: How much sleep does your child need, is melatonin safe, and more common questions
How much sleep do your kids actually need? Bobbi Hopkins, MD, a sleep expert and medical director of the Sleep Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital answers.
Is your child addicted to social media? Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D, talks about how to teach kids smart social media behavior and how to find a healthy balance.
What You Need to Know Before Getting on a Disney Cruise
The best way to enjoy a Disney cruise is to be prepared. Here’s what you need to know before you and your family get on a Disney cruise.
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.
The Best Beaches in Tampa Bay for Kids and Families
As Tampa Bay locals, we’ve spent a lot of time at the beach and we want to share some of our favorite beaches in Tampa Bay to help you map out your best day ever!
Tips and Tricks for the Best Character Dining at Walt Disney World
Discover essential tips for booking the perfect character meal at Walt Disney World. We’re sharing locations inside the parks as well as ones that do not require any park admission!
How to plan your visit to Caladesi Island, one of America’s Top 10 Beaches
Caladesi Island has been named as one of the Top 10 Beaches in America in 2023 by Dr. Beach! We’re helping you plan your visit.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Other Minions Fun at Universal Orlando
With Minions: The Rise of Gru on your kids’ list of favorite movies since its release in 2022, there are more opportunities than ever to get in on a little minion fun at Universal Orlando. Here’s everything you need to know about the main attraction, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and more minion fun at Universal Orlando…
10 Things We Love About Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland
When we say you have to see it to believe how incredible it really is, we mean it when it comes to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. This brand-new privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a new place to play in Tampa Bay and we have a feeling it will quickly…
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.
Our Favorite Things to do With Kids During a Sanibel and Captiva Getaway
Heading to Sanibel and Captiva is an easy getaway from Tampa Bay. We’ve rounded up our favorite things to do there with kids!
Family Fun Day Trip to ICON Park Orlando
Pack the kids in the car and head on I-4 for a family fun day at ICON Park Orlando. Our picks include the best things to do with kids.
9 Ways to Upgrade Your Day with Unforgettable Animal Encounters at ZooTampa
Give your next visit to ZooTampa a VIP twist by upgrading your day with an up-close animal encounter or backstage tour!
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.
A Parent’s Review of Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando World Center Marriott has no shortage of fun for the whole family. We’ve got the scoop on what to do and what to know before you go!
Beaches + Waterparks + Splashpads | Beach | Hotels | Outdoors | Spring Break | St. Pete | Summer Break Fun | Travel
The Ultimate Beachfront Staycation: TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach
There’s no shortage of things to do at Tradewinds Island Resorts from floating cabanas and water park and so much more!
Dude Ranch Glamping in Florida at Westgate River Ranch & Rodeo
We’re dishing on all of the details to help you plan your glamping getaway at Westgate River Ranch in Florida!
7+ Tampa Bay Museums Your Kids Will Love
We’re sharing our favorite museums for kids in Tampa Bay that your kiddos are sure to love! From children’s musuems to history museums, there’s something for every family on our list.
Things to Do | Family Fun | Parks + Attractions | Pregnancy to Preschool Years | Spring Break | Spring Family Fun | Travel | Videos
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!
5 Reasons We LOVE Tusker House Restaurant for Disney Character Dining
When it comes to Walt Disney World Character Dining you have lots of choices. Here are five reasons we LOVE Tusker House Restaurant
1,000 Books to a Love of Reading
The Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program proves that creating a lifelong love of reading can be as easy as 4 books per week.
Kids to Know: Lexline Johnson
Winner of Apple’s prestigious Swift Student Challenge, Lexline taught herself coding, and then created her own app on quantum physics.
Moms to Know: Dr. Amy Patenaude, ED.D., NCSP, A Child’s Path
What if we approached the “tough” seasons of parenting differently? Dr. Amy Patenaude is helping families make lasting positive changes.
How to Achieve Whole Family Health with the YMCA
For many, the Y represents positive childhood memories. For the Tichenor family, it represents generational support and holistic wellness.
Expert tips on how to get your kids to communicate in 2023
Hillsborough Co. Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists offer questions for parents to ask their kids to encourage opening up.
AWESOME Kid-Friendly Hotels: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s Hotels
When it comes to theming and things to do, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s hotels are easily a top pick for family travel.
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…
Moms to Know: Karrie Mueller, Webhead Interactive, Parties With Character, Cheap Cookie Cutters, Dairy Joy
Karrie Mueller has successful businesses, three happy children and a soulmate husband. Beyond Super Mom, she’s a Mom to KNOW!
Great Books to Gift
When it comes to gift-buying, think of books! They can be read again and again and offer plenty of opportunities for family time. Here are suggestions for great books to gift to the young readers in your life: Birth – Preschool “Luli and the Language of Tea” by Andrea Wang – Five-Year-Old Chinese immigrant Luli…
Kids to Know: Noah Cheong
At a time of year when so much is celebrated with the holidays, it’s important to remember that so much can change in a short time…and honoring and cherishing the people- every person- around us is what makes December truly special. This is precisely why we get to know Noah Cheong, someone who has always put others first.
Q&A with Alice Santana, Straz Center for the Performing Arts Vice President of Education and Community Engagement
Alice Santana talks about the transformational power of the performing arts and how she balances parenting with her rewarding career.
The Best Life for Logan: Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
With a bilateral cleft lip and palate diagnoses at birth, Logan’s parents knew they needed the best team of doctors in their corner.
Logan’s Life Changing Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to Repair a Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
When Logan was born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate, they sought help from Alex Rottgers, MD, a highly skilled pediatric plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
We’re Building a Future Without Hunger: Can you imagine that?
Hunger is a solvable problem – Feeding Tampa Bay has the solutions to provide greater access to food and eliminate this need.
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…
A Parent’s Review of Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
What do you think is the best part of living in Central Florida? If your family is like mine, we cherish the fact that we can get away to so many spectacular destinations all around Florida. Tucked almost halfway between Tampa and Orlando is Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, formerly named Cabana Club RV Resort and Cottages….
Elementary School Years | Family Fun | Featured | Food + Drink | High School Years & Beyond | Middle School Years | Parenting | Pregnancy to Preschool Years | Spring Break
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…
Tips for Using an Express Pass at Universal Orlando
Love theme parks but hate the lines? We used the Universal Express Pass at Universal Orlando Resort and here’s what you need to know.
Moms to Know: A nonprofit leader’s mission inspires meaningful holiday family traditions
Mother of three boys, Tampa Bay realtor, and founder of the Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation (CMHF), Lindsay Hernandez lives by the mission of her nonprofit in every way possible: to be a light in this world through the provision of unconditional kindness. In a month that focuses on giving and gratitude, we are thankful for…
The Positive Power of Youth Sports
Mental health took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, quarantines and distancing meant that outside activities like youth sports were put on hold. For some kids, sports were their outlet, their stress release and their social circle. Taking all of that away at once can certainly have a huge impact—especially at such a young…
Great Places to Experience Art with Kids: St. Pete Edition
With its beautiful art district and tons of artist spaces, St. Pete is the perfect place to explore Fine Arts with your kids.
Kids to Know: Victoria Reyes
A gifted creator at 13 years old, Victoria Reyes has already shown her work at an art show and started her own clothing and accessories line.
Moms to Know: Amy Dascola
A psychic medium since she was six years old, Amy Dascola experiences life, people and energy on a different level than you and I.
The Ultimate Soccer Mom: Soccer veteran Kiley Williams is grateful for a second chance after motherhood
As the oldest on her team, Kiley Williams is grateful for the second chance to pursue the passion she put on hold while having children.
Logan Ryan: Gratitude for Family & Football
Logan Ryan, two-time Super Bowl champ and safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is grounded in gratitude, firm in family, and focused on football.
Sneaky Sugars: What is Diabetes and Are My Kids at Risk?
November is American Diabetes Month, a time for families to learn about childhood diabetes and ways to prevent it.
The Elixir of Life: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital administers miracle drug that saves babies from progressive neuromuscular degeneration
Thanks to a recently approved gene therapy named Zolgensma, the outlook for babies born with SMA has suddenly brightened.
Teachers Work on the “Hope” Team Every Day
When educators focus on Kindness, Information Literacy, Problem-Solving Mind-Sets and Optimism we are answering the needs of society.
New Technology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Helping Kids Battle Epilepsy
As a 15-year epilepsy patient, Ethan’s family recently elected a new, less-invasive surgery which has lessened the frequency of his seizures.
Fantasmic is BACK – Here’s What Parents Need to Know About This Nighttime Show
Fantasmic is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here is everything parents need to know include showtimes, packages, and more.
Should Your Child Miss School for a Mental Health Day?
Making the case for school-aged mental health days: 50 percent of all lifetime mental health illnesses start by the adolescent years.