How to Involve Your Kids in Community Service
We all want to raise kind humans. One meaningful way to nurture kindness is by finding ways to involve our kids in community service.
Why...
Building Friendships in the Season of Motherhood
Motherhood changed the way I think about building friendships.
Before I had my preschooler, I built friendships at work, over long dinners, through leisurely phone...
Ways To Connect With Other Moms In Rochester
At Rochester Mom Collective, one of the most common things we hear from moms is this: “I just want to find my people.”
Making new friends as...
Your Foster Care Village Looks Different—and That’s Okay
When I became a foster mom, I learned very quickly that “it takes a village” hits a little differently in foster care.
My village didn’t...
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs in Rochester
Community Supported Agriculture or CSA Programs offer farms the opportunity to partner directly with members of the community. These programs are an amazing way...
Sprinkled With Joy: 2025 Donuts With Santa Recap
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our 2nd Annual Donuts With Santa! It was a festive afternoon filled with treats, activities,...
Volunteer Opportunities For Families in Rochester
Volunteering as a family is a wonderful way to bond, teach valuable life lessons, and give back to the community together. For families with...
The Village You Build: Redefining Support as a Mom
When I first became a foster mom, I quickly realized that the old saying, “It takes a village,” doesn’t mean one-size-fits-all. For me, my...
Rochester Mom Collective’s 1st Mummies Night Out: A Real Scream!
Thank you to all of the ghouls and guests who came out to our 1st Mummies Night Out on October 23! The DeLand House on Main in Fairport...
Setting Boundaries for Friendships With Neighborhood Kids
Having kids in the neighborhood is one of those timeless joys. Kids to play pickup baseball with, ride bikes down the street with, or...
PARENTING
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...
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...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
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...
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...
Best Places To Watch July 4th Fireworks With Kids
There's something magical about watching fireworks through a child's eyes. Whether your family loves being in the middle of the action or prefers a...
Guide To July Events In Rochester
If you are looking for things to do in Rochester this month, this is the place for you! Every month, you can come to...