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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,...

Education

Cool Summer Reading Programs that Make Reading FUN!

Brie Gorecki - June 13, 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...

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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!...

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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...

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

Laura Byrne - April 7, 2022 0

Target’s popular car seat trade-in program is returning April 18-30, 2022! For this limited time, you will be able to turn in an unused or...

Education

Ways Kids Can Help Save The Earth with Your Public Library

Sarah Rigby - April 3, 2022 0

Little actions can add up in a big way, and as a family, you can take many such actions to help our planet. A...

Elementary School Years

Where to Take Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts + MORE

Laura Byrne - April 2, 2022 0

This is just the beginning of what Tampa Bay has to offer! To help you find your event even faster, we've divided our listings...

Elementary School Years

The Wonder of the Tween Years

Tara Payor, Ph.D. - April 2, 2022 0

On April 29, my firstborn turns ten. Aged 8-12, tweens face significant psychosocial and physical changes. The space between childhood and adolescence is exhilarating,...

Elementary School Years

2022 Spring Break Camps in Tampa Bay

Laura Byrne - March 11, 2022 0

If you’re searching for spring break camps in Tampa Bay, look no further! Not only will your kids have a guaranteed safe place to...