Yellowstone Outtakes: When Vacationing Isn’t Picture Perfect
Virtually everyone has heard of Yellowstone. It’s one of America’s most iconic National Parks, arguably THE most iconic National Park. This summer my husband and I had the privilege of...
Sharing In Your Grief: An Open Letter to Patty Wetterling
by Sarah Monson
Jacob's life has taught us that hope is better than fear and that love is better than hate. Instead of giving in to fear, his mother chose hope....
Teenagers On Task with Landra
by Megan Toney
"Let me introduce you to your new BFF - Landra. When paired with your and your teenager’s smartphone she is going to help you communicate expectations to your teen and...
How to Take A+ Back to School Photos
3 elements The three most important elements to a successful Back-to-School photo are 1) lighting, 2) the story you want to tell, and 3) your child. When I teach photography classes...
A Rochester Mom’s Guide to the Month of September
by Angela
Soon the air will be crisp and summer days at the pool just a fond memory. It's September! Check out all the local events to keep your family engaged and...
Back To School: When Firsts And Lasts Collide
by Stacy
EVERYTHING changes when school starts again. There are new teachers, new groups of friends, and new things to learn. There are a lot of firsts and lasts....
College Move-In Day Is Brutal, Yo.
by Jodie Meurer
Nothing prepares you. We all become mothers at different times. For some of us, it’s that first pregnancy test, for others it’s the moment of birth, and for some of...
Back to School at Rochester Public Library
It's time to go back to school, and staff in Youth Services at Rochester Public Library are getting ready for another season of youth events at the library....
Birdwatching with Kids: Tips, Trips, and Resources
by Colleen
I’ve learned that birdwatching is really just quiet observation. I’m simply teaching my children to notice the world around them....
I Love My Kid’s Bedtime (And Not For the Reason You Think!)
by Amy
I love bedtime, and not for the reasons you think! Our bedtime routine gives me the chance to get everything right at the end of the day....