jim, Author at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

Life + Home

BOGO is BACK! A conversation with Zach Bogosian of the Tampa Bay Lightning

jim - October 11, 2021 0

Zach Bogosian of the Tampa Bay Lighting talks fatherhood, resiliency and life lessons from rink to home Tampa Bay Lighting defenseman Zach Bogosian is back...

Ask the Doc

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder that screening saves lives

jim - October 11, 2021 0

Cast your mind over some of the beloved females in your life: your mom, sisters, female cousins, aunts, best friends, bridesmaids and roommates. Now...

Food + Drink

Hauntingly Healthy Treats the Family Will Love for Halloween

jim - October 8, 2021 0

We are heading into the holiday season, that time of year when most of us succumb to the fact that we will probably be...

Moms to KNOW

Moms to Know: Sarah Faulkner, Milk Velvet Pearls

jim - October 8, 2021 0

Natural pearls are some of the world’s most unique gemstones. When an irritant makes its way inside a mollusk, the oyster or mussel secrete...

Library

Celebrate Family History Month

jim - October 5, 2021 0

In 2001, Congress declared October as Family History Month. This annual observance is a time for us to explore our past and preserve our...

Parenting

Scouting Lasting Influence: The Importance of Nonparental Adults

jim - October 4, 2021 0

I started dancing before composing sentences. In high school, my team was top ten in the nation. In college, I danced alongside Sting at...

Food + Drink

Halloween inspired lunch box ideas with @lunchboxmafia

jim - October 4, 2021 0

Welcome to October, my favorite month of the year. Not only is it my birthday month, it’s Halloween and fall is in full swing....

Fall Family Fun

The Disney connection to Tampa Bay is more magical than you think!

jim - October 1, 2021 0

It’s almost impossible to picture Central Florida without thinking of my former boss, Mickey Mouse. I’ve been a cast member—Disney lingo for “employee”—at two...

Fall Family Fun

Halloween Craft Ideas with Karimah of @CraftingaFunLife

jim - October 1, 2021 0

Sure, kids love Halloween, but there’s another group of people for whom this holiday spells endless potential—crafters! If you love DIY projects, these Halloween decorations...

Education

School Interviews: Prop tips on what you should ask an independent school

jim - September 29, 2021 0

The typical independent school guide prepares families to tour campuses to gauge school identity and learn about curriculum and academic rigor, school accreditations and...

Education

Magnet and Choice: Find Your Child’s Dream School!

jim - September 28, 2021 0

Mark your calendars! The first magnet and choice window for the 2022-2023 school year is nearly upon us! The window opens Oct. 29 at 5...

Ask the Doc

Ask the Doctor: What to do about objects in your child’s nose, mouth or ears

jim - September 27, 2021 0

Kids love putting objects in places they do not belong, such as their nose, mouth and ears. What should a parent do if this...