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James Smith

James Stephen Smith is a seasoned journalist who transitioned from reporting at Newsday to a more relaxed life as a father and director of media relations at St. John's University. He manages the university’s messaging while also contributing to Mommy Poppins, a site he discovered after his third daughter was born in 2011. Fun fact: James nearly made it on Jeopardy but missed a Final Jeopardy question on art history—only to watch a colleague nail it and become a two-time champion.

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Tree Lightings, Winterfest, and More Great Things to Do in Miami This Weekend with Kids

Submitted by James Smith on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 6:30am

Experience the pageantry of Cirque du Soleil's holiday show at the Kravis Center. Photo by Brandon Todd

Enjoy these great ways to have fun with kids in South Florida, including Cirque de Soleil, tree lightings, Winterfest in Fort Lauderdale, and more.

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Nights of Lights, St. Augustine, Florida: What to Know Before You Go

Submitted by James Smith on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 9:20am

View Nights of Lights in St. Augustine by land or sea. Photo courtesy of FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, Florida, is one of the top holiday season events in the Southeast. We have all the details to make your visit to America's oldest city memorable.  

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Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Miami & South Florida: 16 Great Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by James Smith on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 10:40am

Watch knights do "battle" at the Camelot Days Medieval Festival. Photo by Bob Kas Studios

Honor the men and women who served our country this Veterans Day weekend. Check out ceremonies and other fun events in Miami & South Florida.

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Halloween Weekend 2025 in Miami & South Florida: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by James Smith on Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:54am

Take in the Day of the Dead celebration at CityPlace Doral ... if you dare. Photo courtesy of Canva

Halloween weekend in Miami and South Florida is full of candy, fun, and costumes. Your beloved little monsters will love these Halloween events.

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Ultimate Long Island Bucket List: 100 Things To Do on LI with Kids Before They Grow Up

Submitted by James Smith on Sun, 09/07/2025 - 7:40am

Long Island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern seaboard. Photo courtesy of Discover Long Island

Check out these iconic things to do in Long Island with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that everyone growing up in the area really must experience!

We are fortunate in so many ways to live on Long Island. In what other region of the country can you pack your kids up for a morning train ride to Manhattan, then whisk them off later to one of the Hamptons’ most enviable beaches?

With four seasons' worth of fun in our backyard, how do you pick 100 activities every family on Long Island must experience? Well, it’s not scientific. We have no algorithms to determine them for us. Instead, we rely on you, our Mommy Poppins Long Island enthusiasts, as well as our parent-strong team of local writers, to keep us informed. So let's not belabor this introduction; here is our childhood bucket list for Long Island kids.

Looking for even more ideas? Check out our stories on 100 Free Things To Do on Long Island with Kids and 100 Things To Do with Kids in NY State.

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Naples Grande Beach Resort: Surprisingly Family-Friendly Stay on Florida's Gulf Coast

Submitted by James Smith on Tue, 08/05/2025 - 7:00am

Kids will delight in the Mangrove Mountain pool at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.

The Naples Grande Beach Resort on Florida's Gulf Coast is a surprisingly family-friendly destination, with pools, beaches, kayaking tours, and more to delight kids of all ages.  

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Islamorada with Kids: 27 Top Things to Do on Your Florida Keys Family Vacation

Submitted by James Smith on Sat, 08/02/2025 - 12:00pm

Visit Islamorada for a fantastic family beach vacation in the Florida Keys.

Located less than two hours south of Miami, Islamorada is an ideal destination for families who want a Florida Keys vacation without the extended drive to Key West. Famous for its fishing and diving, Islamorada offers families plenty to do in and around the water, a host of great kid-friendly restaurants, and some charming places to stay, as you'll see in our roundup of the best Florida Keys hotels and resorts for families.

We have made the trip more than once, and each time we've returned wondering, how did we miss that attraction? It's probably because it was so difficult pulling ourselves away from the beach or the pool! 

Here, then, are our top things to do with kids in Islamorada, where the water is always blue and the skies are rarely gray. For more fun in the Keys, check out our list of the best things to do in the Florida Keys with kids, part of our Florida Family Vacation Guide.

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Beach House: An Ideal Family-Friendly Oceanfront Stay in Fort Lauderdale

Submitted by James Smith on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:00am

Enjoy some mommy-daughter time at Beach House Fort Lauderdale.

The newly remodeled and rebranded Beach House Fort Lauderdale is an ideal choice for a family stay alongside the city's iconic oceanfront. Enjoy large rooms, family-friendly dining, and two great kids clubs.

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