As the pandemic descended upon Tampa, I had a discussion with my son’s school.
Hospital Homebound Program
He is enrolled in the Hospital Homebound program, designed for students whose condition is acute or catastrophic, that confines them to the home or...
Plans for school reopening in the Tampa Bay area are falling into place. We have some resources to help you get ready for this most unusual school year.
“In these uncertain times...”
Does it seem like every commercial starts with some...
We are all experiencing challenging times as we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic. As we implement new health and safety procedures at home, work, and public spaces, our area schools are doing the same. Hillsborough county schools and most other...
Like many of you, I am not returning my children to school on August 24th. Although, as I write this, none of us may be if the board agrees to do the first nine weeks online. But that vote...
My fellow Tampa Bay Moms contributor Brandi shared her tips for saving big on back-to-school shopping, and now I'm here to drill down into shopping for school supplies. From pencils and pens to notebooks and backpacks, does the thought...
On March 13th, children of Hillsborough County left schools for what would be the last time. They filed out of the doors preparing for spring break and then the world stopped. No more field trips, no more seeing friends...
Last month, I read an article by Tiphani Moorer, called, “Dear White People, Why now?”
It made me uncomfortable. It made me realize that I am watching and sitting on the sidelines with what is socially unjust. Reducing people to...
My kids have been home for four weeks, and this week we entered our 2nd official week of virtual school. As I see it, this virtual school we are all now navigating is like us being an extension of...
It's no secret that I love to read. I was recently talking with another book-loving friend. We agreed that it's kind of sad when you finish a really good book. We also said that the best way to feel...
Most moms weren't prepared when schools announced that our kids would be distance learning for a little bit. We are already stressed with the idea that Coronavirus had hit the United States (and we didn't know if we were...
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...
