Like many responsibilities of parenting, getting your children to eat right is easier said than done. If you pack a lunch for them to take to school, do you include... Read More

Children in the Tampa Bay area have been back in school for almost a week now and that means an entire new household routine. Some may be struggling to get... Read More

As kids across the Tampa area return to school, they’ll also head back to sitting at their desks for six or more hours a day. It’s critically important that parents... Read More

Now that the frenzy of preparing to send the kids back to school has ended, parents may be breathing a little easier. But what parents often fail to consider is... Read More

1. Consistency is the key.  Children need 11-12 hours of sleep every night so depending on what time they need to get up and get ready in the morning, choose a... Read More

After a summer of relaxation it’s going to be tough to shake off the laid-back lifestyle and get back into super parent mode. Luckily for parents all over the Tampa... Read More

xpectant parents spend a lot of time preparing for the arrival of their baby. By the time they bring their little one home, they’ve taken classes, read hundreds of books... Read More

Establish ground rules ahead of time.  When children know what is expected and knows what the rules are they are less likely to break them.  Once you’ve established the rules,... Read More

By Sharon Nolfi, M.A. for Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, www.tbparenting.com Your family loves to travel, but the price of vacations seems out of reach. Don’t stay home. Instead, learn the... Read More

Car crashes kill more young people than any other cause, accounting for nearly half of all teen deaths in America each year.  The time will come when the teenager will... Read More

Turning 18 is a huge milestone filled with celebration and anticipation. You can smoke, vote, stay out late, go to most clubs, and join the military without parental consent.  As... Read More

Taking the time to connect and bond with your children is not only something children crave, but it makes the awkward tween/teen years much easier.  When you take the time... Read More