The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Discovery Pass program is your ticket to exploring the Tampa Bay area’s museums and attractions this summer. With your library card, you can unlock a world of adventure. Check out summer camps at the Glazer Children’s Museum, explore the depths of La Florida at the Tampa Bay History Center, step aboard a World War II ship at the American Victory Ship and Museum, admire photographic masterpieces at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, witness the evolution of glass art at the Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art, or delve into the history of the Tampa Theatre on a balcony-to-backstage tour.

Get to know the Steinbrenner High Boss Cross runners who take dogs from the Humane Society on runs in order to help them get adopted!

Parenting is challenging, embodied work. Amidst society’s current culture of achievement, parenting’s challenges expand. Concurrently, kids’ autonomy and free time contract (to almost negligible levels). Of course parents want children to succeed. Within achievement culture, however, efforts are misguided and counterproductive. The mother of a competitive dancer and soccer player, I also am in achievement...

If you pack a school lunch every day like me, you may be ready for a break, but I wouldn’t put away those lunchboxes just yet. Whether your kids are attending summer camp part-time, all day or not at all, they still need to eat. And to help you keep your sanity, keep your budget...

Your children may fight bedtime as strenuously as they can, but here’s the real truth from the mouth of babes: Sixty percent of middle schoolers and 70 percent of high schoolers admit that they do not get adequate sleep. And that’s just awful, according to Dr. Luis Ortiz, a physician at the Sleep Center of...

If you’re sticking around town and need some fun ideas of things to do during these final weeks of summer break, we’ve got you covered! Let’s explore all of the NEW ways to connect and play in Tampa Bay! What’s NEW: ZooTampa Clouded Leopard Encounter This experience returned last month to the zoo, giving you...

In the five years that we have featured mothers in this special space, I have yet to focus on a part of motherhood that is just as important as all of the others that have been highlighted before. The role of the woman in the home to be there for every member of the family,...

Probably not. Time for a Car Seat Safety refresher. The research is out there, friends. Many parents and caregivers are not using their children’s car seats correctly. It’s obviously not intentional: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most parents believe their child’s car seats ARE installed the right way, but almost half (46%)...

It’s summer in Florida, which means the heat is ON! What better way to cool off than by splashing around at a water park? One of our favorite ways to keep cool when the weather is hot is to spend the day at Adventure Island, Tampa’s island paradise. The park is chock full of thrilling...

In collaboration with Rise Against Hunger and St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School, the Taylor Koulouris Foundation made it possible for students to pack 12,500 meals that will feed 347 children in Haiti each for an entire school year. As third and fourth graders at the school, our Kids...

Summer is in full swing and while it’s a time for fun and sun, it is also important to remember some precautions to keep loved ones safe. From swim safety to beach hazards and travel reminders, Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH has a few reminders to keep kids safe this summer.

Orlando is a hop skip and a jump away, with tons of ways to play. It’s hard to resist all the awesome family-friendly resorts around Orlando and Kissimmee. A favorite of ours is Westgate Vacation Villas Resort just outside Walt Disney World Resort’s borders. With an on-site water park, villas with lots of room to spread out, and fun activities for families it’s unforgettable.

The Florida Aquarium just unveiled the transformation of its second-largest exhibit, the Heart of the Sea habitat, welcoming thousands of new Indo-Pacific sea creatures!

We’re so lucky to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the country right here on the Gulf Coast. The beach is definitely a summer staple for us locals, but can get packed quickly with tourists who also want to experience our amazing beaches. Sand Key Park is...

Disney's Hollywood Studios will offer an all-new festive after-hours Christmas party which will include exclusive access to attractions and unique entertainment for the holiday season.

The magic of the holidays is about to descend on Walt Disney World Resort and a favorite for Disney families like mine is the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth which returns November 29, 2024, through December 30, 2024. My family loves this festival because it is full...

SeaWorld is known for its animal education programs, research and rescue of aquatic animals, and entertaining shows. And yet there’s even more fun with the best rides at SeaWorld Orlando. Keep reading for our firsthand tips, including a step-by-step itinerary for enjoying SeaWorld Orlando rides and encounters. Updated June...

Get a peek at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and see why we feel it is not only more memorable than its predecessor but also serves as an immersive sequel to the movie!

What better way to celebrate July 4th than with a patriotic parade? Lucky for us, there are several communities around Tampa Bay that host fun and energetic parades to celebrate our country’s independence. Check out our list of family-friendly parades to plan your best July 4th celebration ever!. Looking...

July 4th is nearly here, and that means it’s time to figure out how and where to celebrate and where to see the best July 4th fireworks shows in Tampa Bay. This year, there are a number of cool Fourth of July events from parades, picnics, and of course, fireworks! Whether you’re looking to take advantage of the long weekend or just for the day, here’s a list of the best events with all the information you need to plan your Independence Day celebration.