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Don''t Miss this Important TV Program

Local experts chatted with concerned parents at a Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking earlier this month at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. The program airs Thursday, April 30 at 9 p.m. on WEDU and is a must see for all parents. Check their schedule at www.wedu.com for repeats and information about the webcast.
Read more (posted 4-29-09)

Safe Kids USA Releases Safety Recommendations

After extensive research on the developmental stages of children, Safe Kids USA has released a list of specific safety recommendations that are based on a child’s age. These recommendations are part of a full study that was released this week as part of National Safe Kids Week that runs from April 26 to May 3.
Read more (posted 4-29-09)

Special Camp for Special Kids

With all the talk about summer camps and the ParentGuide Camp Expo, we want to be sure local parents know about Camp Sunshine, a year-round retreat which provides respite, support and hope for parents who have a child with a life-threatening illness.
Read more (posted 4-29-09)

Local Volunteers Honored April 22nd

Each year during National Volunteer Week United Way of Tampa Bay honors local volunteers. One very special category is dedicated to youth in our community who give their time, talents and energy to causes they love. This year's youth winner is Thomas Berg, Plant City, whose passion is supporting the Lowry Park Zoo.
Read more (posted 4-28-09)

Survey Asks Teens About Being Green

Results from a recent survey which tracked the attitudes and preferences of more than 1,400 tweens and teens on environmental issues in preparation for Earth Day found 68 percent of respondents believe their families are not as green as they could be, versus 19 percent who said their families are “very green.”
Read more (posted 4-20-09)

Hillsborough County Uses Gardening to Help Young Children

It’s the season for gardening, and sustainable gardens are all the talk for healthier living and more environmentally responsible communities. In Hillsborough County that also includes children involved in the county's Head Start program. With grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Head Start Innovation and Improvement Project, they are piloting a sustainable gardening program that is designed to improve math and science skills as part of the fun.
Read more (posted 4-20-09)