Devin P.B.
Devin P.B. lives in Webster with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 mutts. She has degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently working full-time at URMC as a corporate trainer. When not working, she's blasting music in her minivan as she shuttles her kids to field hockey, youth group, theatre camp, martial arts, baseball, swim lessons, etc. In her ridiculously limited free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching Asian dramas. As a family, they enjoy trying out all of the different playgrounds, hiking trails, and festivals that Rochester has to offer.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness
International FASD Awareness Day has been recognized every year on September 9th since 1999. Furthermore, the entire month of September is dedicated to expanding FASD Awareness worldwide. There are many misconceptions and myths about...
Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Families
The city of Rochester has one of the largest Deaf populations in the United States. Like other cities with a similar distinction, the initial population increase started with providing the community with quality educational...
Guide To Summer Cultural Events In Rochester
As a multiracial family, it's important to us that our children spend time with people who come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I want my kids to be able to see themselves (and...
Food Pantries and Hot Meals Around Rochester
For many, the holidays are not just religious celebrations but also a time to honor the bonds of family and friendships, to remember the wonder and innocence of childhood, and participate in the traditions...
Become An 80s Mom
I love being a mom. My kids are hilarious, compassionate, creative, joyful, and occasional geniuses. I love watching their personalities, interests, and talents develop. It's amazing to me how different they are from each...
Celebrating Lunar New Year In Rochester
Didn't we already celebrate New Year? Sure, I remember. We ushered in the year 2024 starting on January first at midnight. There were fireworks and most of us got the day off of work...
Blending Holiday Traditions Spotlight – Part 5
Welcome to our fifth and final installment of this series. I have been having so much fun and learning so much from talking with other moms about their cultural and religious customs for the...
Blending Holiday Traditions Spotlight – Part 4
During this festive season, Rochester Mom Collective has been highlighting families in our community who celebrate multiple cultural and/or religious winter holidays. These traditions are usually the result of an intercultural and/or interfaith family....
Blending Holiday Traditions Spotlight – Part 3
This is the third installment in a series where Rochester Mom Collective highlights families who are celebrating more than the conventional, traditional Christmas holiday this season. These traditions are usually the result of an...
Blending Holiday Traditions Spotlight – Part 2
This is the second installment in a series where Rochester Mom Collective highlights the holiday traditions of an intercultural and/or interfaith family in our community. We recognize these families for the hard work they...