There have been many rites of passage for my two kids since starting elementary school. Having a backpack full of school supplies, trying "hot lunch" in the cafeteria (and behaving appropriately while eating it!) and riding on that big...
Summer can be a wonderful time for children of all ages. Free from the requirements of school, kids have more free time to spend away from their homes. For many parents, especially working mothers, summer is a time to...
It was just the other day that I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed when I noticed a posting in a local Mom group. I could not help but think of "sharenting," the act of oversharing information about...
Hey, you, in the silver Honda HR-V with the Disney passholder sticker. You could have died in a road rage incident today. You may not even recognize the danger you put yourself and your child into. Did you know...
Did you know that Hillsborough County has some of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in Florida? Champions for Children is a non-profit organization established in 1977 focused on changing families by helping to strengthen all...
June 14, 2017
Breaks from school are not fun in my house. The age range of the kids makes it hard to plan any real fun activities. We end up swimming in our pool most of the time, which should...
In the New Year, we resolve to exercise, save money and eat healthier but there’s one resolution that all moms need to put at the top of their list: child-proofing your home to lower the risk of accidental drowning....
The holidays are an especially magical time to be a kid. Decorations, food, traditions, and time off from school…what’s not to love!? But in the midst of the merriment that the holidays bring, it’s important for parents to stay...
Anti-Semitism is still alive and occurring frequently. There are people in this country who would like to exterminate all Jews. These people would like to see the Jews murdered in a gas chamber the way their ancestors were. There...
It's the season for dressing up, decorating and indulging in Pumpkin Spice everything. While you're prepping your little ones for a night of ghouls, ghost and being candy wasted, don't forget to speak to them about staying safe. Whether...
Parenting In Tampa Bay
5 fast and family friendly recipes for easier weeknights
Sometimes, the last thing you want to do after a long day of work, is make a meal for yourself, let alone the whole...
