Kids have many growth milestones. The first tooth, the first step, the first word, and probably the most sought-after, the first full night of sleep. When it comes to age, you hear of reaching “double digits” and the often-dreaded teen years. In our house, we’ve reached a different one. My daughter recently turned nine, which […]
Hi Tampa Bay Moms! I am sure you are asking yourself, what is “Mathiness”? With a Bachelors degree in Math and Masters in Statistics, I am all about Math Happiness and helping kids enjoy learning math. I’ve had many “careers” but my favorite was as a stay-at-home mom to my teen, Aaron, and tween, Felicia. […]
Hey Tampa Moms! I’m so excited to be part of the Tampa Moms Blog team of bloggers. When our family moved to the Bay area almost 8 years ago I didn’t know a single person. We always wanted to live near the ocean. When our dreams came true we packed up and left Georgia, where we both […]
In our latest edition featuring inspirational moms in the Tampa Bay Area, we meet up with Andrea, a mother who has dealt with a challenge no mom ever wants to face. We thank her and her family for sharing their story with us. Andrea’s Story… I am the mother of two beautiful children, Madyson, age […]
With all this talk about participation trophies and awards ceremonies, it has me thinking about allowances, rewards and even bribes for everything from chores to grades to sports. And from the conversations, I’ve had with other moms… it’s a polarizing topic. Incentivizing our kids, is it good/bad/necessary? Parents are all over the map. Some view […]
Getting Straight A´s does not guarantee your child success, happiness, or to live to their potential. Well, I guess that depends on your definition of success. Yes, the task of getting good grades helps to establish good work ethics, good habits, and positive self-efficacy. For many of us, however, we want our children to live […]
I came across a friend’s Facebook post about how she was able to reunite a lost child with her family. She spoke about how the father reacted by screaming at the 3 year old for getting lost. Under her post someone commented, ‘Some people shouldn’t be allowed to have children.’ Had she never experienced, the “I lost […]
I’ll be honest, I hated having my kid in the kitchen when I was cooking. There were too many hands around, too many sharp objects, and I was just too tired. Things changed after my wife let him help make breakfast one weekend. I was shocked to see that he actually ate the food that he cooked. […]
As a group of 30 women in Tampa Bay, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge Women’s History Month. This month focuses on celebrating the trailblazing women who have impacted our history and inspire us. So, here’s a little background, education, and celebration highlighting Women’s History Month. Background According to the National Women’s History Alliance, […]
I’ve always been what some may call particular. I like things in a certain way. My aunt says I was the only child she’d ever seen who would throw the paper away and start over if any coloring went outside of the lines. Unfortunately, that last sentence is a pretty accurate summary of my childhood. […]