jim, Author at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

Food + Drink

How to host a kid-friendly Kwanzaa celebration

jim - December 24, 2021 0

Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday held in the United States to celebrate unity and ancestry. It was founded in 1966 to help African-Americans reconnect...

Library

Libraries: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

jim - December 2, 2021 0

This year, foster your family’s holiday spirit with help from the public library. Because the public library is an inclusive space for all members...

Food + Drink

Holiday Hosting: Pro Tips from the Zakarian Family

jim - December 1, 2021 0

Hold on to your hats: The holidays are here! We are two busy working parents with three children, and these are a few of...

Food + Drink

Make it MERRY with holiday inspired lunches by @lunchboxmafia

jim - November 30, 2021 0

'Tis the season for warm lunches. I love to pack family classics and comfort foods like soups, rice and beans, pasta and chicken pot...

Health + Wellness + Safety

Undercover Underage: A Mom Goes Undercover to Nab Online Predators

jim - November 30, 2021 0

Fifteen-year-old Floribeth brushes her long hair, puts on a headband and checks her braces in the mirror. She’s about to connect with a man...

Library

Library Services for Busy Parents

jim - October 31, 2021 0

Fall is underway and winter will soon be here. As the kids take time to relax during school breaks, it is a perfect opportunity...

Disney + Central Florida Fun

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

jim - October 12, 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...

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...

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...

Education

School Interviews: Pro 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...