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Safe IN School

Sarah Stoulil - January 3, 2021 0

This year has been especially difficult for parents. We have all had to make tough decisions concerning our child’s health and safety, and ultimately...

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Has your child had a Developmental Screening?

Sarah Stoulil - October 2, 2020 0

For many parents of children birth to age five, it can be overwhelming ensuring they are developmentally on track. You may feel your child...

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Keeping kids safe, healthy and engaged at the JCC

Sarah Stoulil - September 11, 2020 0

At the Tampa JCCs and Federation, they understand the importance of community for all ages—especially now. They seek to meet the needs of families...

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Strong School Communities Support Students Academically and Socially

Emily Banaitis - September 5, 2020 0

Older students play alongside younger ones on Field Day, shouting encouragement and helping their younger buddies navigate the relays, ball tosses and sack races. Third...

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Face Mask 101: A New Way of Life in These Uncertain Times

Emily Banaitis - August 28, 2020 0

With students returning to campus amidst of the COVID-19 crisis, a new item has been added to most school supply lists: face coverings. To...

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Safety, Assurance & Enrichment Found in YMCA Before & After School Enrichment Program

Sarah Stoulil - August 20, 2020 0

With all of the uncertainty surrounding school, two things are for sure — kids need to learn and parents need to work. As an...

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E-Learning on the agenda? How to protect your child’s eyes

Emily Banaitis - August 20, 2020 0

During any normal year, parents’ schedules fill with appointments to the healthcare professionals who take care of our children: dentists, pediatricians and orthodontists. Those...

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Heading Back to School: How to Prepare and Keep Your Family Safe

Sarah Stoulil - August 10, 2020 0

As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the Tampa Bay region, a new school year is already upon us. It can be tough for parents...

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Students’ Wellbeing Depends on a Strong School Community

Emily Banaitis - July 31, 2020 0

Long before social-emotional learning became a buzzword in schools, two forward-thinking educators pledged their commitment to students’ well-being by establishing a school that put...

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The Bedtime Routine: Expert tips to get ready for back to school

tampabayparent - July 27, 2020 0

Check out our expert’s tips on getting back into a bedtime routine. Putting a kid to bed on a regular school night is hard enough....

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Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday: Know Before You Go!

Laura Byrne - July 27, 2020 0

Get ready to save this weekend during Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday this Friday through Sunday! Some exclusions apply, so make sure...

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Prevent Another Pandemic: Don’t Fall Behind on Your Child’s Vaccines

Emily Banaitis - July 24, 2020 0

Many parents may be concerned about bringing their child into the pediatrician office for annual visits or vaccines, but it’s important to know providers...