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Elementary School Years

Tampa Bay Area Schools STORM UPDATES: What parents need to know

Laura Byrne - September 26, 2022 0

As we all set our eyes on Hurricane Ian, some Tampa Bay Area school districts are announcing school closures in preparation of some schools...

Elementary School Years

Calling all pint-sized Bucs Fans: You can join the Jr Bucs Fan Club today!

Laura Byrne - September 20, 2022 0

Tampa Bay's pro sports teams gave us the glimmer of hope we needed in 2020 and 2021 and they're back at it again this...

Elementary School Years

Target’s Car Seat Trade-In Program Returns this Month!

Laura Byrne - September 8, 2022 0

Target’s popular car seat trade-in program is returning September 11-24, 2022! For this limited time, you will be able to turn in an unused or...

Elementary School Years

How to Volunteer with the Kids in Tampa Bay: 10+ ways to give back

Tampa Bay Parenting - August 22, 2022 0

The holiday season is nearly here which means many of you may be wondering...how can I volunteer with my kids in Tampa Bay? If you’re...

Back to School

A Balanced Day: Easy Tips to Teach Kids Successful Time Management

Tara Payor, Ph.D. - July 20, 2022 0

Helping our Children Thrive: Lessons on Molding & Managing Time Like the start of the new calendar year, the commencement of the academic year is...

Ask the Doc

Ask the Doctor: The COVID vaccine and your 5 to 11 year-old child

Laura Byrne - June 17, 2022 0

*Story updated in June 2022 to include information about the booster shot for children ages 5-11. When the Food and Drug Administration and CDC approved...

Elementary School Years

Kids can read to puppies at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Paw for Literacy program!

Laura Byrne - June 15, 2022 0

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay recently moved into its new, gorgeous facility which is not only giving animals more space indoors and outdoors,...

Elementary School Years

FREE and CHEAP Movies All Summer Long in Tampa Bay

Laura Byrne - June 5, 2022 0

Keep your cool this summer and head to the movies! Several Tampa Bay area theaters are offering free and cheap movies all summer long!...

Education

Cool Summer Reading Programs that Make Reading FUN!

Brie Gorecki - June 1, 2022 0

Summer is here and although some kids would prefer to dive into a good book instead of a swimming pool, others may not feel...

Elementary School Years

EWG’s 2022 Guide to Sunscreens and Best Sunscreens for Kids

Tampa Bay Parenting - May 9, 2022 0

The Environmental Working Group released its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens and the findings are not much better than last year. The EWG tested...

Elementary School Years

The BEST Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Tampa Bay!

Laura Byrne - April 28, 2022 0

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...

Education

How A Local Non-Profit is Using Creativity to Boost Brain Development

Brie Gorecki - April 26, 2022 0

On March 31st, National Crayon Day - a day to celebrate the creation of crayons and the joy of coloring - was celebrated around...