How to Tour Disney Hotels for Gingerbread and Christmas Decorations: Copy Our 4 Hour Itinerary
See Disney’s gingerbread displays and Christmas hotel decorations at multiple resorts with a family-friendly 4-hour itinerary—no park tickets required.
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Festive Teaching Moments at Home – Celebrating Holiday Traditions from Around the World
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is helping my son discover how families around the world honor this magical time of year. Our family loves discovering how different cultures bring light and meaning to their celebrations. In this quick post, I will review some of the…
Zootopia Better Zoogether at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Teaches Kids (and Parents) the Power of Teamwork
Hear from Walt Disney Imagineers, Animation Studio Directors, and Voice Talent about how Teamwork and Imagination Shine in Zootopia: Better Zoogether.
Orlando Field Trip Survival Guide: 10 Tips Every Parent Chaperone Should Know
Being a chaperone for your child’s school isn’t just an opportunity to be present in your child’s life. Your presence is a help to the teachers and student staff when kids are taken out of their school environment. It’s a serious job that shouldn’t be taken lightly, so we’ve…
Where Can First Responders and Military Get Free Admission? Merlin Entertainment Attractions This Fall!
We just got some cool news from Merlin Entertainment! They’re offering free admission to places like LEGOLAND Florida and New York, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Orlando, and The Orlando Eye for active-duty military, veterans, and first responders this fall. It’s valid from October 1st through November 30th, 2025! On…
How Families Can Utilize Florida’s Fishing and Camping Tax Break 2025
Now that the weather is less oppressive than it is during the summer, it’s time to get outdoors. There is a new sales tax break to take advantage of: the Florida Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday is happening now! This sales tax holiday runs from Monday, September…
PBS KIDS’ Weather Hunters Premieres on WUCF: Science and Fun for Central Florida Families
My 7-year-old has been talking about this new PBS KIDS show for months, and we are officially counting down the days until it premieres! As an Orlando native, I love raising my son surrounded by so many amazing things for kids to do. Of course, living here also means…
Florida Sales Tax Holidays for Back to School, Hurricane Prep, and MORE 2025
Every penny helps, especially when you’re a parent. The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening now! 2025 marks some major changes to popular tax holidays. 2025 Florida Sales Tax Holidays Not Included in Latest Legislation What you need to know about Florida’s Sales Tax Holidays and Exemptions Back-to-School Sales…
More Than Words: How Literacy Builds Confidence and Tools Against Bullying
When we think of literacy, most of us picture the moment a child sounds out their first book or proudly brings home a spelling test. But, according to Carrie Loughran, M.A., CCC-SLP, a UCF Health Communication Disorders Clinic and Director of the university’s iREAD programs, literacy is about so…
After School Craft Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy
I’m hot off the heels of a seriously epic summer of crafting with my five-year-old. Crafting was so enthralling for my daughter that she willingly exchanged TV time for more crafting time. So what’s the secret? Crafting, but make it fun. Now that school is back in session, you…
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