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
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...