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5 Reasons It’s Good to Go Global
We love to ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up. But the truth is that the world is changing so quickly that students today will enter a future filled with jobs, challenges and opportunities we are yet to imagine. As adults, we have witnessed the...
Top 5 Breastfeeding Questions and Answers
Why do some parents choose to pump their milk instead of exclusively breastfeeding?. Some families choose to pump breast milk when their baby is unable to breastfeed due to health conditions. Other lactating parents prefer to pump and do not want to put their baby directly to breast. Some parents pump and bottle feed to know the exact amount their baby is eating and to share the responsibility of feeding them with other family members.
A Bus with a Purpose: BayCare’s Mobile Medical Clinic celebrates 20 years of serving area children and families
In the early 2000s, there was a national push to increase immunization rates for children. In 2004 in Tampa, Florida, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital responded to the call by putting together the Mobile Medical Clinic (MMC)—a bus with a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner and a program coordinator that drove around to underserved areas. That summer, the program vaccinated 34 children.
Backpack Safety Tips: How to Choose, Load and Wear a Backpack
Carrying too much weight in a backpack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to unnecessary pain and strain for your child. When shopping for your child’s school backpack this month and helping them load it for school, take these steps to avoid potential health problems. Looking for...
Study Smarter with Help Now and World Book Online
As students return to school, parents aim to provide the best educational resources to support their children’s learning and development. In today’s digital age, the Hillsborough County Public Library offers two outstanding tools that can significantly enhance your child’s academic journey: Brainfuse-Help Now and the World Book Online. Both databases and others are free of...
The Clock Starts Yesterday: 8 tips to kick off the college application process for high schoolers (or middle schoolers)
I remember being at Gymboree with my oldest (many moons ago) when a mom asked me, “Where do you think your son will go to high school?” In the sleep-deprived era of toddlerhood, I wanted to say, “Lady, I am so tired and I don’t even know what we are having for dinner, much less...
Calling all Brick Masters! Brick Fan Expo – A LEGO Fan Event, is Coming to Tampa in August!
Calling all LEGO lovers! Brick Fan Expo is returning to The Florida State Fairgrounds on August 10 and 11, 2024 and we’ve got all the brick-tastic details!. From meeting LEGO celebrities to witnessing out-of-this-world builds to finding that rare LEGO minifigure you’ve been on the hunt for, keep reading to find out what you can expect at this year’s Brick Fan Expo!
Women’s Institute at Tampa General Hospital: The Gold Standard of Care
A wave of impressive honors underscores why the Women’s Institute at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) provides the gold standard of care for a full range of women’s health services. Consider that the institute recently received the highest honor from a national accrediting body, earning Level IV maternal care designation from The Joint Commission—literally the gold...
Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with The Return of ICE!
So. Much. Christmas. That’s exactly what you experience when you celebrate Christmas at Gaylord Palms. From holiday shows to gingerbread decorating and sliding down Snow Mountain, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. And this year, they’re back again with their signature holiday event – ICE!
Monster Jam Returns to Tampa’s Amalie Arena!
Monster Jam is roaring back into Tampa Bay at Amalie Arena for two days of action-packed, unforgettable competitions that will leave every kid and kid at heart in absolute awe on August 17 and 18, 2024. If you haven’t been, it’s a must-experience!. What can you expect at...
Tampa Bay Sun FC: Ready to Kick Off a History-Making Season
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is kicking off its inaugural season this August, bringing the highest level of professional women’s sports ever to the Tampa Bay Area. We're getting to know head coach Denise Schilte-Brown as we talk women's sports, motherhood, and her love of Tampa Bay.
Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Tampa Bay!
It’s HOT and what tastes better on a summer day than a cold cup or cone of ice cream? National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, and what sounds more refreshing than to celebrate with a cool, creamy treat?. Several places around Tampa Bay are getting in on...
NEW Tampa YMCA Preschool Program Set to Launch this August!
July means summer is in full swing, but it also means back to school. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is delighted to launch our Licensed Preschool Program* at the Central City YMCA in the Tampa Heights and YMCA Camp Sierra in Carrollwood. Coming this August, both Y locations, which are geared at 2 to 4-year- olds...
Take Me Out the the Ball Game: Join the Club with the Rays Rookies!
Baseball is back and the Tampa Bay Rays have an exciting club designed just for kids-the Rays Rookies!. You can sign up your kiddo now–or even gift it to a child in your life! Rays Rookies is open to all fans ages 14 and younger. For $40, your child will receive some pretty awesome Rays swag like a duffle bag, snapback hat, lanyard, sticker set, and membership card.
Let’s Play Ball: September Game Day Fun with the Kids in Tampa Bay
Nothing says ‘It’s FALL, Y’ALL!” like settling into the stands, and aren’t we lucky with our sports scene in Champa Bay! There are several home games families can experience this month with the kids. In fact, you can pretty much fill each week with a chance to cheer on the home teams.
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