You know that feeling you get when you meet someone who has something niche in common with you? Like loving the same rare book, or growing up in the same small town? That’s the feeling moms of kids with...
Do you remember waking up on Saturday and getting to turn on the tv and watch cartoons all morning? My husband and I do. We loved growing up watching those Saturday cartoons in the early 90s. When our oldest...
It's official. As of mid-January, my baby is now 100% weaned from breastfeeding. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. The best word I can use to describe the end of this type of...
Many people have said to me that they are either considering adoption as a way to grow their family someday . . . or wanted to do so in the past and never got around to it. I know...
I love being a mom. My kids are hilarious, compassionate, creative, joyful, and occasional geniuses. I love watching their personalities, interests, and talents develop. It's amazing to me how different they are from each other, and the vareity of...
Setting up a nursery for your baby can be a fun project and opportunity to flex your creative muscles--from picking out furniture to choosing a theme and decor. Make sure your space doesn't just look good, but is functional...
There is a box in my closet that is full of treasures.
It is filled with drawings, hand prints and many cards of crayon-drawed hearts with scribbles of "Mom". My younger son, you are quite the card maker. Every...
As someone who did not grow up in New York, it still feels odd to me that Winter Break happens in February instead of having a second week of Christmas Break, but I may be getting used to it....
At Rochester Mom Collective, we started 2024 off with intentionally building up positive habits that will help our well-being and allow us to build up our families and homes too. Each month, we are going to share and challenge...
Valentine's Day seems to be one of those holidays that people either love or find a major inconvenience. Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of Valentine's Day. However, I have two children, and I feel a bit of...
Parenting
Guide For New And Expecting Moms In Rochester
Hello Mama! Congratulations on your growing family. At Rochester Mom Collective, we hope to support moms especially during the challenging season of pregnancy and...
Motherhood: The Hard, the Good and the Beautiful
Can I just be honest for a minute here?
I had NO idea how difficult taking on the title of "Mom" would be. None. The...
Starting Your Child In Dance: Questions Answered By DK Dance
Dena Botticelli grew up in Webster, NY and studied Early Childhood Education and Dance. It was always her passion to own a studio and...
Raising Hope and Awareness for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
April is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Awareness month. Odds are, you’ve never heard of CDH. I hadn’t either, until my son was diagnosed with...
Having An Autism Evaluation For Your Child
There is a saying that every person is a world unto themselves. When my son was about two, I had a physical therapy session in...
Spring Activities
How to Start Gardening in Rochester
Gardening in upstate New York poses a unique set of challenges. The shortened growing season, unpredictable weather, and variety of pests native to the...
Mother’s Day: Shop Local Gift Guide
Looking for a present for your mom? Want to give gift ideas to your husband? Here is our Mother's Day: Shop Local Gift Guide!...
Where To Go For Free Comic Book Day In Rochester
Did you know that the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day? Comic Book stores across the US open to long lines...
Mother’s Day Brunch And Events In Rochester
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12! There are several Mother's Day events happening in Rochester as well as other great events that you might...
Rochester Mom Walks
Mom Walks are a great way for moms to hang out, get some sunshine, fresh air and get moving. Rochester Mom Collective will be...