Farms with Animals and Petting Zoos
Interacting with animals has been shown to provide a wide range of benefits for people of all ages. These are places primarily focused on...
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
12 Waterfalls Near Rochester
Visiting waterfalls is a much-loved activity of many Rochesterians, and being surrounded by the Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, and waterways gives us an ample...
Five State Parks Near Rochester
Looking for fun places to get outside with your family this summer? New York is full of adventures featuring history, nature, and activities in...
Family-Friendly Patios and Outdoor Dining in Rochester
After a long Rochester winter, there's nothing better than enjoying a meal outside. Whether you're looking for canal views, riverside dining, wood-fired pizza, or...
Wooden Playgrounds In Rochester
There's such nostalgia in a wooden playground: a throwback to simpler and more naturally inspired play equipment. The wooden playground provides the backdrop for...
Parks With Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Looking for some ways to stay active outdoors? Rochester is home to many new parks that boast outdoor fitness facilities. A national trend of...
Zoos and Animal Encounters Near Rochester
There is no age limit to learning about animals or wildlife conservation! The locations on this list focus on educational interactions with live animals....
Exploring the Erie Canal Trail with Kids
We’re fortunate to live along a historic waterway that continues to offer both beauty and recreation. Whether you’re strolling the towpath, enjoying a picnic...
Best Toddler Playgrounds in Rochester
The best toddler-friendly playgrounds have easy-to-navigate structures, smaller slides, bucket swings, and -- let's be honest -- nearby bathrooms. Here's a roundup of some...
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 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...
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...