What To Pack For School Lunches
Packing lunches for school helps families save money and ensures kids have a balanced meal, but doing it every morning for multiple children can...
Back-To-School Checklist
The start of the school year requires a lot of planning and mental juggling for moms. Rochester Mom Collective is here to help with...
Back-To-School Shopping List
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to stock up, get organized, and set your kids up for a successful school year. Whether you're shopping...
Back-to-School Lunchbox Essentials
If you are anything like me, packing lunches can be stressful and seem like a major hassle at times. These Amazon essentials make packing...
How To Choose A Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing the right curriculum for your family is both exciting and daunting. There are thousands of options, which can feel overwhelming. With so many...
Starting To Homeschool In New York
So, you've decided you want to homeschool your child. Awesome! But, now what?!? Many families find themselves homeschooling when it is not a part...
Healthy Snacks For After School
I don’t know about your kids, but when my son comes home from school, he is starving; sometimes to the point of hangry. The...
Easing The Transition To Middle School
The transition from elementary to middle school is a significant and exciting milestone for both children and their parents. As children face new academic...
Organizing Your Home for the Upcoming School Year
Can you believe the start of a new school year is just a few weeks away?! Whether your summer has flown by, dragged on,...
Back-To-School Tips From a Teacher
And just like that, it’s almost time for kiddos to go back to school. Summer is winding down and within a few short weeks,...
PARENTING
Type C Parenting: Not Just a Trend for Me
Like most of us, I like being in control. Until I became a stepmom, then a mother at age 39, my life was mine...
To the Mom Who Planned the Trip
Dear mom who planned the trip,
Whether you're dripping in sweat at Magic Kingdom or navigating the slimy floors of a waterpark locker room,...
Library Summer Reading Programs
When we packed for summer vacation as a kid, most of my bag was stuffed with library books. Running out of pages was worse...
Staying Connected With Your Older Children
I'm a mom of three awesome kids. My boys are eight and ten, and my daughter is almost three (going on 13.) As a...
Thriving as a Working Mom in the Summer
While I got my haircut a few weeks ago, I chatted about summer plans with my friend-neighbor-hair stylist. She said her three kids will...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Guide To August Events In Rochester
If you are looking for things to do in Rochester this month, we've got you covered! Every month, you can come to Rochester Mom...
Guide To Playgrounds In Rochester
Finding a great playground can be a game-changer for moms seeking safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces for their children to play. Rochester offers so many playgrounds and we have taken the best and put them in one handy place for moms. Read More
10 Things To Do With Toddlers This Summer
Having a toddler is a special time. It's easier to get out and explore and everything is new! From farms to museums, parks and...
How to Beat the Heat in Rochester: Kid-Friendly Summer Activities
Whether you’re looking for a quick outing, a full afternoon escape, or just a way to get the kids out of the house without...
July Reset Guide For Moms
July is here, and if you're anything like most moms, you're wondering how summer is already flying by. Between camps, vacations, family gatherings, and...