Local News:

RiverviewOnline.com
Tampa Bay Kids Directory - A family resource guide of local events & products.
Tampa Bay Kids Net - If you have kids, this is the on-line resource for you!
Tampa Bay Online
SouthShore.TBO.com - Combines regional news with local events, neighborhood schools, real estate information and crime reports from the Crime Tracker database. Check out the local summer camp info!

Local Family Entertainment:

BuschGardens
Dinosaur World - 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City; (813) 717-9865. The park has life-size models of more than 150 dinosaurs, in semi-tropical outdoor setting, museum, picnic areas.
Florida Aquarium - They now have a wonderful waterpark and outdoor eating--bring towels!
Kid City - 7550 N. Boulevard, Tampa; (813) 935-8441. Museum for children features fire station, hospital, library; also, hands-on activities for children age 8 and younger.
LowryParkZoo
Museum of Science And Industry (MOSI) - Offering 450 exhibits, live science demonstrations, and an IMAX theatre. Also, opening Summer 2005: "Kids In Charge"--the largest children's science center in the nation.

Parenting Sites:

American Academy of Pediatrics - Dedicated to the health of all children
BabyCenter.com - Age-specific info on all topics related to children from pre-conception, pregnancy, infants to toddlers and beyond! Bulletin Boards for posting any problems & questions related to parenting and numerous other topics with helpful responses from hosts. Cool tools, recalls, consumer reports, Dad's Zone and much more!
Child.com - Child magazine--very good section called "your child now" which features age-specific topics and advice.
ChildFun.com - Who says parenting can't be fun?
Clubmom.com - Mom-specific info, chat boards, etc.
Directory of Parenting Organizations - Compiled by Parentsoup.
La Leche League International - Information, advice, and encouragement about breastfeeding.
International MOMS Club (IMC) - The website of the international MOMS Club organization, with information about starting or joining a MOMS Club, and links to other MOMS Clubs nationwide.
MOPS - Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers is an international not-for-profit outreach and support organization for Mothers with small ones, ages 0-5. Tampa Bay Chapter website.
Parent Soup - A gathering place for moms and dads, with plenty of helpful information about raising healthy, happy kids.
ParentGuide.com - Parenting tips, community resources, events calendar, trading zone, shopping guide, Pier Pals Kid's Club, just for kids.
Parentsplace.com - More parenting info.
Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents - Contains helpful and thorough details about movies, music & videos.
Tampa Dads - This is a group formed for dads who stay at home to care for their families in the Tampa area. (Visitors from other areas are welcome to participate.) The intent is to facilitate communication; to share likes, dis-likes, and lessons learned with other dads. We encourage safe, wholesome, family oriented activities with/without the children.
Toddlers: Websites - Links to several sites for parents compiled by KidSource. Contains links related to the health and education of all children, not just toddlers.

Children's Sites:

Disney On Ice
Nick Jr. - Nickelodeon's programming dedicated to preschoolers. Includes links to all of the Nick Jr. programs. Check out the new Blues Clues game each week!
Noggin
PBS Kids - Contains links to your children's favorite PBS programs, including Sesame Street, Arthur, and The Magic School Bus!
Peep and the Big Wide World - Adorable new cartoon on TLC. Site includes very entertaining interactive games for preschoolers.
Playhouse Disney - Disney's programming for kids. The Stanley section especially has great interactive games for preschoolers.
Sesame Street
Seussville

Resources:

Products

Coloring Book Fun - Oodles and oodles of pages to print and color - many, many categories!
TableToppers - Table Toppers Placemats are disposable plastic mats that stick to table surfaces with two long adhesive strips, acting as a stationary "barrier" from the dirt and germs that may exist on tables. This sensible product solves the problem that millions of parents of small children have been facing, while eating out, when children are seated in trayless highchairs. Other products available are Floor Toppers, Potty Toppers, Shopper Toppers.
The Toddler's Busy Book - 365 creative games and activities to keep your 1 1/2 to 3 year old busy using things around the home! Ideas for crafts, rainy day play, water play, outdoor adventures, nursery rhymes, music, holiday & birthday celebrations, etc.
Time-Frames - chronological photo frames for baby's first year and child's school years.
Wheel of Dreaded Consequences - An upbeat, fun, and totally unique behavior modification tool for parents wishing to modify their children's behavior.

Child Safety Products

Electronic Child Leash - Worn by the child, the cartoon animal-shaped transmitter sends a constant signal to the receiver, which is held by the adult. The signal is adjustable from a distance of 6 to 30 feet, so when the child goes beyond the set distance, the adult's receiver starts to beep, letting them know that the child is starting to wander off.
Follow Me - Never get separated from your child. With our two-person security system, you can keep your child safe and close in public, without a tether. Clip the transmitter to your child's belt loop; keep the receiver. If the two of you are separated by up to 15 feet, the transmitter beeps, so you can quickly find your child.

Services

American Red Cross Infant and Child CPR classes -The infant and child CPR class is 5.5 hours long and costs $35.00. Large training groups may receive discretionary discounts. Training can be provided at your location at your convenience, or you can take the class at our location.
BaMoms - Bay Area Mothers of Multiples offers women and families parenting resources during pregnancy, infancy, toddlerhood and school age children.
Child Safety Seat Inspection - Call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or search for a location near you at www.seatcheck.org for a free child safety seat inspection.
Kinderswim - excellent private swimming program offers proven survival skills training to enable your child to float and swim in the event that he/she may fall in the water.
National DO NOT CALL Registry - Most telemarketers cannot call your telephone number if it is in the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your home and mobile phone numbers for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.

Miscellaneous

30 Minute Meals - Daily show on The Food Network demonstrating delicious and healthy meals all in the time it takes you to watch the 30 min. program!