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!
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.
Where to Meet Mickey and His Friends at Walt Disney World
We did the work for you, breaking down where you can meet Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World and other popular characters.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 2022 by Dr. Beach! We’re helping you plan your visit.
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.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Character Dining at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is the stuff of childhood fantasy. Where else can you meet Mickey, sing along with Elsa, and hurtle through a galaxy far, far away, all in one day? For the ultimate Disney vacation experience, we highly recommend adding at least one Disney character dining meal to your itinerary. After all, for many…
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
On the first one-year anniversary of the passing of our June ‘Kids to Know’ feature, Taylor Koulouris, it only seemed fitting to request a nomination from her family of another stand-out child that is doing extraordinary things in Tampa just as she did. With these things considered, and because of the friendship he shared with…
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.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Other Minions Fun at Universal Orlando
With Minions: The Rise of Gru already 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…
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….
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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…
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.
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…
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
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.
Moms to Know: Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue
Chief Barbara Tripp made history in Tampa when she was sworn in as the first-ever female fire chief for Tampa Fire Rescue.
Library Resources for Academic Success
Get homework help with these resources from the library including live interactive tutoring, virtual science experiments, and more.
Kids to Know: Elaine Feaster, ScoutingForBooks.com
Elaine Feaster completed the Girl Scouts Gold Award to land amongst other role-models who are making the world a better place.
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.
“Young Children are Capable of so much More” – The Montessori Academy at Essrig Elementary
The Montessori Academy at Essrig is a new magnet program for Hillsborough County Public Schools that seeks to develop natural interests.
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.
Reasons to Choose an IB School for the Youngest Learners
Children who experience International Baccalaureate in their early years of schooling develop learning skills at higher rates than others.
Growing a Garden of Impact with Former Bucs Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson
Dexter Jackson’s passion for plants and people collide to help make a positive and healthy impact on children’s lives in Tampa Bay.
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Meet Lizette Rivera with Roasted Whisk
Lizette Rivera, founder of Roasted Whisk, shares her personal journey of caring for a loved one with Dementia to raise awareness.
Ask the Doctor: Raising awareness about alopecia
Many women struggle with alopecia, but don’t often talk about it, since many don’t know much about alopecia.
Social Emotional Development with Early Learners: A librarian’s favorite SEL books for kids
Librarian shares her favorite social emotional learning books for kids to address 5 areas of SEL available from your local public library.
Kids to Know: Kennedy McCormick
Riverview resident Kennedy McCormick, 16, has fed thousands of meals to people across the Bay area that struggle with food insecurity.
Moms to Know: Marium Shariq
Marium Shariq of The Chilli Apron, is sharing her passion for cooking while making family meal prep easier for busy moms (and dads).
Caring for Children: The Best of the Best at Tampa General Hospital
TGH Children’s Hospital pediatric trauma doctors and nurses recognize that each child requires unique care for a successful recovery.
Corbett Prep: Setting the Stage for Lifelong Success
For the Butts Family, Corbett Prep is more than just a school. It helped set their children on a path of success they may have never realized.
Easy At Home Chest and Back Exercises for Busy Moms
These chest and back exercises are perfect for busy moms. Get the list of exercises and tips on how to make them work in your busy schedule.
Ask the Doctor: Understanding Hunger and Fullness Cues to Achieve a Healthy Weight
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Understanding hunger and fullness cues is essential to achieving a healthy weight.
Ask the Doctor: How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Children
However hard on parents, separation anxiety is a very normal part of development in many children. Normalizing it can help YOU navigate it.
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?
Staying Home Alone Safely: Tips from BayCare’s Wellness and Safety Specialists
Many parents will have children staying home alone this fall. Here are our tips to ensure that you’ve set them up safely for success.
How Your Family Can Join the YMCA’s Homeschool Programs
If your children are learning from home this school year, we hope your family will join the YMCA Homeschool Program for extra enrichment!
15 Things Kids and Adults Will Love About the NEW Disney Wish Cruise
The Disney Wish cruise is an incredible vessel full of Disney magic around every turn. Here are 15 things kids and adults will love.
Scooping Up Knowledge with the YMCA’s Little Learners Program
The YMCA’s Little Learners program provides children aged 2-5 with activities to enhance emotional, social and motor skills.
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!
Fall Festivals | Halloween | Tampa | Things to Do | Travel
Experience Tampa’s Haunted History And Have Some Scary Fun on These Spooky Ghost Tours
Ybor’s Haunting History and How You Can Experience one of The Most Haunted Cities in America Right Here in Tampa Bay
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!
“Moms Don’t Have Time To Have Kids” by Zibby Owens
Zibby Owens has compiled an anthology of short essays written by notable authors who share their parenting experiences, insights and advice.
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!
Learning for the Mind and the Heart
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) involves the development of self-control and people skills vital for success in school, work and life.
Moms to Know: Jaime Brown, Tampa Homestyles
Amidst the chaotic Tampa Bay real estate market, Jaime Brown is serving her customers, the community and her two sons most of all.
Kids to Know: Shloke Patel
Hillsborough High School student Shloke Patel’s work with sustainable agriculture could impact hunger on a global scale.
Do You See What I See? A Vision for Eye-Quality
The Glazer Vision Foundation is helping adults and children understand eye health as families gear up to send kids back to school.
The Best Laundry Tips to Keep School Clothes Looking New
From markers, dirt and grass to raspberry applesauce, we’ve rounded up some helpful hints to keep those back to school clothes looking new.
What to know about starting youth sports with the YMCA in Tampa Bay
Learning to play within the boundaries of a game teaches invaluable life lessons that can be applied on and off the court. YMCA.
Lifelong Learning Begins With Teachers
Teachers help cultivate curiosity inside and outside of the classroom, fostering a culture of education that extends long after graduation.
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.
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!
Ask the Doctor: Your Kids and Sleep. What Every Parent Needs to Know
How much sleep do your kids actually need? Sleep expert and medical director of the Sleep Center at All Children’s Hospital answers.
VPK: The Next Best Thing to A Magical Parenting Handbook
Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten to all families whose child is four years old by September 1st!
A Tampa Mom’s Meditation Focused Podcast Downloaded Millions of Times
Katie Krimitsos knows what moms need to hear to relax. Her podcasts (recorded in her closet) have been downloaded more than 44 million times.
A YES DAY with the Kids at Universal Orlando Resort
Natajassa Prose of @proseandcompany is sharing how she planned a YES DAY at Universal Studios for her kids.
How the YMCA is Developing Leaders of Tomorrow
The YMCA’s Teen Leaders Club helps kids to get involved, develop a positive sense of self, and learn what it truly means to be a leader.
#GetLive with Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ #45: Devin White
Devin White talks sharing the #GetLive mindset with his son, his teammates and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ community.
Moms to Know: Courtney Vermette, Butter Bug Boutique
Courtney Vermette’s Butter Bug Boutique helps parents discover solutions for kids while supporting purpose-driven mom-owned brands.
Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids with Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia
It’s summer break and you’re constantly hearing “Mom, can I have a snack?” Jenny P. from @lunchboxmafia helps us maximize snack time.
A Parent’s Review of Worlds of Marvel Restaurant with Photos
The Worlds of Marvel restaurant is unlike any dining experience by Disney, especially for Marvel fans. Here’s what parents need to know.
5 Things We LOVE about Disney Wish Kids Clubs
The Oceaneer Club on Disney Wish, the newest Disney Cruise ship, is amazing. Here’s how it is different from other Disney kids clubs.
Sharing Our History and Culture with Our Children with the Local Library
Share and discover more about our community’s diversity, history and culture with your local Library’s Discovery Pass program!
Kids to Know: Maisy Kiefer
Along with Maisy’s “magical” personality, her involvement with Gigi’s Playhouse helps make a difference to people with Down Syndrome.
When To Be Concerned If Your Child Is “Always” Sick?
Feeling like your child is constantly sick can feel like a never-ending cycle. Here’s when to get concerned with repetitive illnesses.
Inside Arendelle: Frozen Dining Adventure on the Disney Wish
Here’s what parents need to know about the new Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure aboard the new Disney Wish cruise ship.
Esports CAN be a career and Esports Players Club in Tampa is here for it
There’s a lot more to esports than just gaming: it’s a growing industry with lucrative career and scholarship opportunities for kids!
What’s so Different About the Pools on the Disney Wish
What’s a Disney Cruise Line vacation without waterslides and pools? Our guide explains what’s different about the Disney Wish pools.
8 Best Places to Fly Nonstop from Tampa with the Kids
Flying nonstop is the preferred way to go when you’re traveling with kids and thankfully, Tampa Airport makes it easy.
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.
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