Nature Centers to Explore With Kids
Rochester and the surrounding area are home to beautiful parks, green spaces, and nature centers that are perfect for family adventures. Summer is an...
Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Teachers And School Staff
As the school year comes to a close or a holiday rolls around, many moms start thinking about how to show appreciation for the...
Senior Year Stress: What Families Are Worried About and How To Manage It
Senior year of high school is supposed to be exciting—graduation, prom, and the final milestones before adulthood. But for many families, it’s also one...
Guide To Homeschool Co-ops And Groups In Rochester
Homeschooling families in Rochester have many opportunities to connect through co-ops, classes, and membership-based groups. Homeschool co-ops typically involve multiple families meeting regularly... Read More
Guide To Private Schools, Preschools and Child Care In Rochester
Welcome to our Guide To Private Schools, Preschools And Child Care In Rochester! Our list is broken down by neighborhood with program ages to help you navigate our guide. Read More
Back-To-School Guide For Rochester Moms
September is around the corner and it is time to start thinking about the new school year! We are here to help with our...
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...
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...