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Our 10+ Favorite Things to Do in Tampa Bay this Weekend

Laura Byrne - September 24, 2021

Family Fun

The Toy Insider Reveals The Hottest Toys For 2021!

Brie Gorecki - September 24, 2021

Day Trips

LEGOLAND Florida is Celebrating its 10th Birthday This October!

Brie Gorecki - September 24, 2021

Fall Family Fun

Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, Fall Festivals and MORE!

tampabayparent - September 24, 2021

Elementary School Years

Free and low cost car seat inspections available through Safe Kids in Tampa Bay

Laura Byrne - September 23, 2021

Things to Do

Fall Family Fun

ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night is returning with new thrills and treats!

Sarah Stoulil - September 8, 2021 0

Join ZooTampa for Tampa Bay’s #1 Halloween family event, Creatures of the Night, for safe family frights. Is it a nightmare or just a creepy...

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A Whimsical Wonderland: Fairgrounds St. Pete is a MUST-SEE for Families

Day Trips Laura Byrne - September 6, 2021 0

Labor Day Fun in Tampa Bay

Things to Do tampabayparent - September 4, 2021 0

We Live Where They Vacation: A Staycation Guide to Clearwater Beach

Beaches + Water Parks + Splash Pads Sarah Stoulil - September 4, 2021 0

A Florida Scalloping Adventure: Dive in with us to see what it’s like!

Beaches + Water Parks + Splash Pads Laura Byrne - September 2, 2021 0

Parenting

Parenting

LET GO AND LET GROW: The case for raising “free-range kids”

Sarah Stoulil - September 10, 2021 0

Author Lenore Skenazy was dubbed “the world’s worst mom” when her book, “Free-Range Kids,” made the case for raising independent children who are given...

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Coronavirus

When COVID and Flu Season Collide: How you can protect your family

Emily Banaitis - September 1, 2021 0

Just like clockwork, flu season is expected to arrive right on time and it's on another collision course with COVID-19 and the latest wave...

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Parenting

Why Surrogacy is Something You Should Consider

Sarah Stoulil - August 31, 2021 0

You Love Being a Mom Living in Tampa Bay, you’re close to the beach, you enjoy holidays with friends, shopping and you most certainly know...

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Education

Education

Hillsborough Public Libraries Offer Homework Help

Sarah Stoulil - September 11, 2021 0

The pandemic that has consumed daily life for the past year and a half has been deeply challenging to all, and especially for students....

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Medical advice for School in the Time of Covid-19

Coronavirus Sarah Stoulil - September 7, 2021 0

When school opened last month, many of us sent our kids back in with mixed feelings, ranging from nervousness to optimism. Regardless of where...

Why Choose an Independent School

Education Sarah Stoulil - September 5, 2021 0

When parents arrive for tours at Corbett Prep, the beautiful grounds make a stunning first impression – peacocks strutting on the fields, a boardwalk...

Health + Wellness + Safety

Coronavirus

Ask the Doctor: Respiratory illnesses other than COVID on the rise in infants

Laura Byrne - September 21, 2021 0

COVID-19 and RSV have captured the attention of new parents as cases for both were on the rise over the summer, but there are...

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Fever Fear and Facts

Health + Wellness + Safety Sarah Stoulil - September 21, 2021 0

Fever is one of the most common reasons why families bring their children for urgent medical evaluation. It is important to remember that fever...

Protect Your Family and Fight the Flu!

Health + Wellness + Safety Sarah Stoulil - September 3, 2021 0

The terms “social distancing”, “virtual schooling” and “masking” have quickly become a part of our everyday vocabulary as a result of COVID-19. We know...

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INSIDE LOOK | Howl-O-Scream 2021 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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INSIDE LOOK: Fairgrounds St. Pete

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INSIDE LOOK | Scalloping Season with Plantation on Crystal River

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IRON GWAZI to open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in March 2022

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INSIDE LOOK | 14th Annual Back-to-School Fair presented by Hillsborough County Public Schools

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Back-to-School with Hillsborough County Public Schools: A Look at School Choice & Magnet Programs

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Paddle Pals with Get Up and Go Kayaking at Shell Key Preserve

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INSIDE LOOK | Daniel Tiger exhibit at Glazer Children's Museum

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LET'S PLAY! Kennedy Space Center with Kids

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South Tampa Mamas | ButterBug Boutique in Hyde Park

Life + Home

Elementary School Years

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day | 19+ local museums participating!

Laura Byrne - September 14, 2021

Family Fun

Enchant Christmas: ‘World’s Most Magical Christmas Experience’ Returning to Tropicana Field

Laura Byrne - August 3, 2021

Back to School

Back-to-School Shopping: Ways to Save and Where to Splurge

tampabayparent - July 30, 2021

Back to School

Let’s Get Organized for Back-to-School: Easy Steps You Can Take Now

Laura Byrne - July 27, 2021

Food + Drink

Breakfast on the go!

Back to School Sarah Stoulil - September 5, 2021 0

During the lazy days of summer, we often skipped breakfast or ate it much later in the day. Now that school is back in session, I'm...

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Make it a Souper September

Food + Drink Sarah Stoulil - September 3, 2021 0

It happens every September: Our thoughts turn to all things fall—cozy, comforting foods and a chill in the air (well, Floridians can dream, right?). I'm...

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From Farm to School: The YMCA’s Food, Fit & Fun Program

Education Sarah Stoulil - September 2, 2021 0

Many of us grew up being told to “Eat your vegetables!” Unfortunately, in some underserved communities, it can be difficult to follow this advice. September...

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Busch Gardens’ Bier Fest is BACK with NEW Brews and Bites

Family Fun Sarah Stoulil - August 6, 2021 0

During the fourth year of Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, guests can sip seasonal beverage offerings and savor new recipes featuring fan-favorite...

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Moms to KNOW

Moms to KNOW

Moms to Know: Jamie Brown, Soshal Events and Rose Blazers

Sarah Stoulil - September 15, 2021 0

When she abandoned the security of a Fortune 500 corporate role to pursue life as a business owner, she persisted. When she executed large...

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Vote Today: Several of our contributors are up for Best of the Bay!

Moms to KNOW Laura Byrne - August 27, 2021 0

Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay is back for another year--giving readers like YOU a chance to vote for your favorite people, places, and...

Moms to KNOW: Lizette Rivera of Roasted Whisk

Moms to KNOW Sarah Stoulil - July 9, 2021 0

With more energy in one finger than the rest of us have after two cups of Roasted Whisk’s Cafe Cubano, Lizette Rivera is not...

Maggie and the Moms

Maggie and the Moms

SUMMER FUN! Local moms team up to share family fun ideas

Sarah Stoulil - July 3, 2021 0

Ahhh, summer break— a chance for kids to sleep in, relax and enjoy life without the daily pressures of school. Until they get bored, which...

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Maggie and the Moms: Watch the Full Episodes

Maggie and the Moms Laura Byrne - June 27, 2021 0

Maggie and the Moms: June 7, 2021: Maggie and the Moms debate a Manhattan private school’s decision to show a controvesial sex-ed video to first...

Maggie and the Moms: Tampa Bay moms talk “all things parenting” on TV

Maggie and the Moms allison reynolds - May 2, 2021 0

“It’s time for Maggie and the Moms, where we celebrate, but never sugarcoat parenting.” The ten minutes that follow those words every Monday on “Daytime”...

Beauty + Style

BIZ BUZZ: Local women take on the fashion world with their brand DELYX, LTD

Beauty & Style Laura Byrne - September 2, 2021 0

Tampa Bay, home of the champions: the Bucs, the Bolts, and the small business owner. Each player very unique from one another, but so...

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The Gift of Experience: Drop Hints this Mother’s Day!

Beauty & Style allison reynolds - April 27, 2021 0

Moms are usually the ones meticulously planning amazing gifts and experiences for their families, but this time we want to share some ideas for...

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Holidays

Coronavirus

Busch Gardens releases details about this year’s Howl-O-Scream with NEW Haunted Houses

Laura Byrne - June 2, 2021 0

Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns earlier than ever for 28 killer nights with scare zones and haunted houses, including two ALL-NEW houses. Fear returns to...

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10 Things We LOVE About Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa

Day Trips Laura Byrne - May 9, 2021 0

EWG’s 2021 Guide to Sunscreens and Best Sunscreens for Kids

Elementary School Years tampabayparent - May 5, 2021 0

Where to Take Pictures with the Easter Bunny + MORE Events to Celebrate

Elementary School Years tampabayparent - March 31, 2021 0

Mermaids in Tampa Bay. Yes, it’s TRUE! They Live in Weeki Wachee Springs

Beaches + Water Parks + Splash Pads Laura Byrne - March 18, 2021 0

Day Trips

Day Trips

Top Three Winning LEGO MASTERS Models are Coming to LEGOLAND Florida Resort!

tampabayparent - September 16, 2021 0

LEGOLAND Florida has something brick-tastic arriving in celebration of the resort's 10th birthday! The top three winning builds from season two of FOX's hit...

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Beaches + Water Parks + Splash Pads

A Cool Day at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Laura Byrne - July 17, 2021 0

About an hour north of Tampa, you’ll find a little nostalgic Florida gem, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay. As Florida’s one...

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Day Trips

A Family Foodie Adventure at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

Laura Byrne - July 17, 2021 0

International getaways are probably not happening for many of us this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on an epic culinary adventure...

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Beaches + Water Parks + Splash Pads

Get Up and Go Kayaking at Shell Key Preserve #1 for a Reason

Laura Byrne - July 9, 2021 0

Get Up and Go Kayaking at Shell Key Preserve was recently named as the #1 Overall Experience in the USA (#4 in the world)...

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