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
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...
June Reset Guide For Moms
As the school year winds down, summer can start to feel both exciting and overwhelming for moms. Between camps, vacations, appointments, activities and trying...
Six Ways To Keep the Evening Calm at Any Age
5pm doesn't have to be "the witching hour." The frenzied pace of practice, homework, dinner, baths, and bedtime leaves little room for calmness. Depending...
Best Toddler Activities in Rochester
The perfect toddler activity includes opportunities to use their five senses, release energy, and eat plenty of snacks. Sometimes the best toddler outings aren’t...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Creating Natural and Inspiring Outdoor Spaces for Kids
Outdoor Spaces for Kids
Summer is already underway, but there’s still plenty of time to create a backyard space that keeps your kids active, engaged,...
4th of July Events In Rochester
From parades in the morning to fireworks at night, Rochester offers a variety of ways to celebrate Independence Day! This year being America's 250th...
10 Free Or Cheap Things To Do In Rochester During Summer
Summer in Rochester is packed with family fun — and you don’t have to spend a fortune to make special memories together. From splash...
June Reset Guide For Moms
As the school year winds down, summer can start to feel both exciting and overwhelming for moms. Between camps, vacations, appointments, activities and trying...
Summer Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and make lasting memories as a family. Whether you're staying close to...