Commonly known for their lion-like bark and playful behavior, these intelligent mammals are hard to miss. Sea lions are bigger animals—with males weighing an average
One exhibit stands out from the rest at the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC): Expedition Earth. This educational exhibit gives visitors a chance to
They also keep children safe and protect them from risky and negative behavior. They’re the perfect solution to supervised fun and time away from technology while parents are at work.
ArtsROC 1 From first-hand mom experience I have learned ArtsROC is the summer and afterschool program your kid WANTS to attend. The reason being, the activities offered are the ones kids love to do
With fall on the horizon, supply lists have been checked off, overgrown locks trimmed, and backpacks filled to the brim. But if kids haven’t transitioned back to school-year sleep habits,
This isn’t your typical house cat. This big-pawed fuzzy ball of fur is five-month-old Stanley, a baby lynx, who lives at the Seneca Park Zoo.
Did you know that a family of fluffy-faced, bushy-tailed red pandas live right in your neighborhood at the Seneca Park Zoo? The mom and dad
I understand that it’s a big decision to have you or your child receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, it is truly the most effective way
Tell me a little bit about your background. I went to dental school, and after dental school I had a choice whether to specialize in
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It’s hard to imagine a happier place in Rochester than GiGi’s Playhouse. GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center serves children, adults, and their families from
I’ll never forget the first time my daughter asked, “When will I be in a play?” She was seven years old. I told her that,
OFC – Lead Art OFC Creations’ ROC Summer Theatre Experience is the largest theater summer camp program in upstate New York. The aggressive
Expand Camp BeBe – Susan B. Anthony House We love when our grandchildren come for summer visits. We’re not lucky enough to have
Audrey is a curious eleven-year-old who wants to learn more about everything. She is searching for kids in the Rochester area who are doing big things. Today she interviews fourteen-year-old Noah Moretter. He has started his own recycling business. He is in the eighth grade at Johanna Perrin Middle School in Fairport, and he has a younger brother named Aiden who is in sixth grade. He likes Italian food like spaghetti and watching Outer Banks on Netflix. I heard that you really care about recycling. What got you interested in it? I have been interested in recycling ever since I was three. I remember a garbage man coming to my house and I thought it was so cool. After that I waited for the garbage truck every day and I’ve continued to be passionate about the whole refuse industry ever since. When did you decide to start your own recycling business? I started it in 2020, right about when COVID started. I noticed that people around that time stopped recycling, and I was fascinated by that. I thought I could make a big difference. My aunt is a graphic designer and she helped me design a logo. Tell me more
Rochester winters can be dreary, dark, and colder than cold. There comes a point every winter where I start browsing real estate in warmer parts of the country. We find ourselves daydreaming about tropical vacations and long summer days. When the monotony of the cold months starts to affect your mood and patience, try changing things up with one of these boredom busters: Dance party. When schools were closed and school dances were canceled, we cleared all the furniture out of the living room and threw a formal dance for ourselves. Now we keep the room empty and dance often. Let the kids make a playlist, get dressed up, and bake refreshments together. Break out the Just Dance video game
Homework Homework is an important component of a child’s educational experience. To help families make the most of homework time, educators offer these tips. Time
Welcome to autumn, when the days get cooler, kids head back to school and parents everywhere commit themselves to packing nutritious, delicious lunches their kids
Heavy backpacks can cause long-term health problems when worn incorrectly backpacks Think the books and school supplies that your child is carrying in a backpack
For many parents, kindergarten signals an important transition from the all-consuming baby and toddler years. Suddenly, your “baby” is expected to make more choices on her
Going back to school should be an exciting, adventure-filled experience.However, many children will find themselves in a new school in the fall. How can parents and
School bells will soon ring once again. Whether that comes as music to your ears or a bittersweet reminder that the free-spirited summer days
Whether your child is heading off to day care, kindergarten or college this separation marks a big milestone between you and your kids. When
When my tween daughter hit the age of “peer-care-awareness” I thought I was doomed. I’d been a thrift-store-mama my entire life, especially for my
Most professional organizations like the American Optometric Association (AOA) believe that kids should receive their first eye exam by the time they are three years
